hot, neutral, and grounding contacts. The receptacle’s electrical connections remain connected to the same conductors.
So an outlet that looks upside down isn’t automatically wired incorrectly.
And that’s where things
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What Does the Third Hole Actually Do?
That little rounded opening isn’t decorative.
It’s the equipment grounding contact.
A grounded receptacle provides a connection to the equipment grounding conductor, which is an important part of the electrical safety system.
The grounding path can
