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Outlets should be installed with the ground on the bottom so the hot side (narrower opening) is on right. Home wiring circuits usually are 15 amp. Some places like bathrooms and kitchens which may require higher power consumption appliances, Microwaves, Hair Dryers, etc. may have 20 amp circuits, although most of even these high power appliances will work on 15 amp circuits. Most outlets are tamper-resistant now. This is a safety feature to prevent children from sticking something in the socket. There is a spring-loaded thermoplastic safety shutter inside which requires something in both terminals to allow a connection. This makes them harder to insert plugs, but they will loosen up over time. |