Quirky and OCD tendencies..... Anyone else have them?

[MossRoad]

We're still under construction but...lol

Just make sure you use white in the house, but grey in the garage.

 

[Pixguy]

We're still under construction but...lol

I like your key hook in pic #1, deck screws. :laughing:

 

[/pine]

We're still under construction but...lol

FWIW...If this was a commercial application the receptacles would be a code violation for being installed upside down...!

 

[STx]

I like your key hook in pic #1, deck screws. :laughing:

They perform to spec.

 

[STx]

FWIW...If this was a commercial application the receptacles would be a code violation for being installed upside down...!

Upside down?

 

[STx]

You know you made me get up and count them. Basement is 9'.

And did you come up with 16?

 

[k0ua]

Upside down?

I am afraid so. Most people want to see the ground terminal down. The code requires the ground terminal to be up. Don't ask me why.

 

[/pine]

Upside down?

I agree they look dumb with the ground on the top and they make it awkward for plugs on things like washing machines etc...but commercial code states the ground on top...
I think the theory is that nothing that is leaned up against a wall (like a tall thin conductor) can slide down the wall and short the hot and neutral tabs if there is a gap between the plug and the socket...go figure...

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I am afraid so. Most people want to see the ground terminal down. The code requires the ground terminal to be up. Don't ask me why.

I've heard it's because if the plug was partly in, and something fell down it would hit gnd first. I don't buy it..

 

[STx]

Ground up is weird. I've never seen that, even in office buildings. When did code specify that?