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in the olden days, electrical engineers figured if you drop razorblade or pin between the receptacle and the plug, the metal will get in contact with the ground prong thus minimizing the chance of energizing a metal object. this is why most outlets in schools and hospitals are installed ' upside down". nowadays we install them 'downside up' to see a smiling face. ha ha.
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Is Uranus an upside down planet?
Thousands of years ago, Uranus was hit by a massive asteroid.
What is the proper prong position for nasal cannulas?
prong position should be curving down as it goes into the nostrils not curving upwards.
Is it safe to plug in three prong appliances into a three prong wall outlet that has no ground to it?
The NEC allows connection of ungrounded, 3-prong outlets if there is a properly installed GFCI "upstream" of the ungrounded outlet. As long as everything is working as designed, nothing will happen, but that third connector is a safety feature to protect you. It is connected to the frame of the appliance and if there is an internal short, leads the electricity back to ground. Without that connection, the operator may become the ground, i.e., crispy critter. No, it is not safe. Ground is a safety line, without it the appliance is not safe. It may work, and you probably will not be harmed, but it is not safe.
Is there a flower that grows inside out and upside down?
Yes! There is a flower that grows inside out and upside down. It is called a Cyclamen.
How do you plug in nema 6-20 into a North American 3 prong outlet?
The 6-20 is a designation for a 20 amp circuit. Most homes have receptacles rated for 15 amps. The cord is designed so that you cannot plug it into a 3 prong 15 amp outlet for safety purposes. The wire, fuse or circuit breaker as well as the receptacle must be properly rated so you don't burn your house down. Proper inspection and possible rewiring to the power panel is needed to operate it safely.
Why would a steering wheel be upside down when enterina a car?
Steering wheel was installed upside down or the steering wheel is turned 180 degrees.
How do you know which outlet is controlled by a switch?
Plug a lamp into a working socket of an outlet to ensure the lamp works. Then turn off the switch and plug lamp into all outlet sockets, top and bottom outlets until the lamp doesn't light. Then turn on the switch and the lamp should light. Often a switch in a bedroom is only connected to one socket in a duplex outlet. It is possible to remove a jumper in an outlet to isolate the sockets for just this purpose. Often an electrician will install the outlet upside down (The third prong pointing up, to identify the outlet.
Piston rings installed upside down can cause what?
a.Higher Compressionc.Engine Knockingb.Increased Horsepowerd.Oil Consumption
Why your FN FAL wont cycle the round?
because gas plug has probably installed upside down
Why would the Desktop display upside down on the monitor?
Is it the monitor, the video card or a setting? If you have access to another monitor, plug it in and see if it too is upside down. If that's it, the yolk is installed wrong on the monitor CRT.
How is memory installed on the Apple Mac Mini?
Memory is installed on the Apple Mac Mini by turning it upside down and removing the cover. The memory module can then be easily removed and replaced.
Why is there no power to outlet when light switch is turned off?
Some rooms have an outlet controlled by a light switch at the door. This is normally in bedrooms. It is possible that the switch is wired to only one of two outlets in a duplex outlet since it is easy to configure a duplex outlet to separate the bottom and top outlets.
Can the earth be upside down?
The earth can not be upside down.
What sports are upside down?
Gymnastics is kind of an upside down sport because the handstand you do it upside down and that's the only sport you do upside down flips and etc...
If a bat spends more time upside down than not upside down and it sleeps upside down are it's dreams also upside down?
Dude are you serious? And probably not
Do kangaroos sleep upside down?
No they do not sleep upside down.
When was Upside Down created?
Upside Down was created in 1979.
