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QUOTE: At least, he has the receptacle right end up.

Yeah, that's how pros do it. And then they wrap the conductors around the screw the WRONG way!

Nice pick up Arseegee!!! I didn't notice that when I first looked, but that's a sure sign of someone(homeowner) that hasn't put in many devices.

As for ground up or down. It's down on any of my jobs.

90 degree cord caps or stainless steel face plates.Now where did I put that damn crystal ball?

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I carry around an unwired Hubbell cord cap for this purpose. It works quite well, and in a pinch, it can also be used as a cord cap.

The only things that have gotten more repeat playings than the up or down question are the Star Spangled Banner, Light My Fire by the Doors, and possibly NEC250-32

Down.

Nice pic, this ends the up/down argument now doesn't it.

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With the proliferation of more and more transformer driven devices, maybe its time for a redesign of the duplex? What do you think would work? How about 2 side by side with wider spacing similar to the surge strips?

I know this creates a compatibility problem for retrofits and also a potential for box sizing, but, the benefits could be worth it.

Jim

Ah the transformer. I hate em. they are on every thing now.

I've used a (very) few products that came with transformers such as this:


The one shown on this web site is an interesting idea...


Speaking of the "which way up" question, here is the famous thread with the very graphic example of why.

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Well they have great customer service (or they are really trying to move these things) I e-mailed Friday and received two free samples today (Monday)