Originally Posted by
mbstone
Since when are they NEMA connectors? I thought they were called Edison connectors.
And I wouldn't trust any hotel anywhere to wire them correctly.
I would trust the licensed electrician that installed them to wire them correctly, and I would trust the building inspector to check them all.
Though again it really doesn't matter, even if it was the hot side, as long as you don't lick it or something stupid it's not a hazard.
How does everyone know it's the neutral side? An honest question...I'm not doubting the veracity...not counting the miswiring possibility...but what is the "clue" here? Thanks.
facing an outlet, with the ground at the bottom, the left is always the neutral outlet, and the right is always the hot side. Assuming the outlet is also polarized (depends on when it was installed) the neutral, on the left, will also be the wider slot.