Outside Plugs
Is anyone beside me aggravated by the exterior plugs are horizontal ? It puts a strain on the cord of anything plugged into them. Why can't they be vertical like all the other receptacles?
Forum Discussion
mich800 wrote:
Count me confused also. What difference in strain of something plugged in with the prongs facing vertical or horizontal.
Many cords come with what is called a RIGHT ANGLE plug With this type of plug the cord is supposed to lie against the wall as it comes down. it also places a lot less stress on the plug and outlet than a cord that comes straight out of the "Back" of the plug.
Now to the Original poster
Get some short "Wal-Wart" cords. these are 6-12 inches and designed so you can plug in half a dozen wal-warts to a power strip. The cord generally comes straight out
Why put the outlet horz instad of Vert
So the cover works to shield it even if open of course
