This post Ground Terminal Up or Down: Which Way Should Outlets Face? appeared first on ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY. Should the Ground Prong and Hole in an Outlet Be Positioned at the Top or Bottom? One of the most classic debates in electrical installation among electricians and homeowners is the orientation of wall outlets and receptacles. The key question is whether the ground pin of outlets such as NEMA 5-15R (the standard three-prong outlet), … Visit the Ground Terminal Up or Down: Which Way ...