To understand why
orientation matters at all, it helps to understand the purpose of the grounding pin.The round hole connects to the electrical grounding system.
Its job is to provide a safe path for fault current if something goes wrong inside an appliance.
Without proper grounding, exposed metal parts of equipment could become energized, increasing the risk of electric shock.
That’s why it’s important never to remove the grounding pin from a plug just to make it fit an older outlet.
If your home still has ungrounded outlets, the
