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expireddas1984 posted Aug 7, 2026 11:25 PM
Addtam Surge Protector Outlet Extender, 6-Outlet Splitter with 4 USB Wall Charger(2 USB-C Ports), Multi Plug Wall Outlet 1800J Power Strip $8.75
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It will not fit in a Decora-style receptacle contrary to what the green check mark indicates.
I am not an electrician, but IIFC, the better way to install outlets is ground up.
There is no single mandatory direction required by the National Electrical Code (NEC)—both ground-up and ground-down installations are code-compliant. However, electricians and safety standards often favor placing the ground pin up (on top) for safety and practical reasons.
Why Ground-Up is Often Recommended
- Prevents Short Circuits & Fires: If a plug pulls slightly out of the wall and an object (like a coin, paperclip, or metal picture frame wire) falls between the wall and the plug, it will hit the grounding pin first. Since the ground pin carries no current under normal conditions, the object safely bounces off. If the ground pin is on the bottom, the falling metal object can bridge the hot and neutral prongs simultaneously, causing a direct short circuit, sparks, or a fire.
- Safer Strain Relief: Heavy cords or adapter bricks naturally pull downward. In a ground-up orientation, any tension pulls on the sturdy ground pin rather than pulling the hot and neutral prongs out of the outlet contact area.
Why Ground-Down Remains Popular- Visual & Historical Habit: The ground-down layout resembles a face, making it the visually familiar standard in most residential homes for decades.
- Appliance Plug Design: Many standard right-angle or 45-degree angle appliance plugs (such as on refrigerators, microwaves, and power strips) are designed with the cord pointing downward assuming a ground-down outlet. Plugging these into a ground-up outlet forces the cord to loop upward, placing extra bend and strain on the wire.
When Outlets Are Intentionally FlippedIn many modern homes, electricians deliberately install an outlet upside-down (ground pin up) to indicate that the receptacle is switched—meaning it is controlled by a wall switch (commonly used for floor lamps).
Looking at the picture it says not to use it with those, not that it can be used with those with slight modification. By that same logic a user would need to remove the screw for any outlet besides the standard outlet but picture shows green check for "Decor Outlet" and if I were a betting man, I'd bet that the post would ALSO need to be removed for the "Decor Outlet". So it is inconsistent and contradictory in what it can or can't be used for.
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