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Typically, in North America, electrical outlets have the ground pin at the bottom. However, increased scrutiny highlights the growing trend of positioning the ground pin at the top. Manufacturers are adjusting their packaging to reflect this preference, recommending this orientation as a safer option – a claim based on the potential dangers associated with the current design flaws of NEMA receptacles and plugs.
But is this alternative orientation genuinely better, or is it an example of needless pedantry? The reality might not be as straightforward as enthusiasts on either side would like to believe.