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WhWhile an upside-down electrical outlet with its ground hole on top may look like a contractor\u2019s mistake, electricians often install them that way intentionally for safety\u2014ensuring falling metal objects hit the grounded pin first to prevent short circuits, or signaling that the socket is connected to a light switch or dedicated backup circuit\u2026 READ MORE BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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