Discuss Upside Down UK Plug Socket - Is This Normal/Ok? in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Joking aside (thanks I did LOL at some of the jokes). Is this really ok? I’m concerned that if we use it then there could be issues. I think the best thing is to cover it but not sure!
 
Is this really ok? I’m concerned that if we use it then there could be issues.
Provided no cables are strained, etc, it is fine, just unconventional. FYI the sockets on some trains are that way for the same sort of reasons, just labelled to explain it!

If it worries you then a lower desk, or some spacer so it is not hard against the wall, would allow a conventional solution.
 
Provided no cables are strained, etc, it is fine, just unconventional. FYI the sockets on some trains are that way for the same sort of reasons, just labelled to explain it!

If it worries you then a lower desk, or some spacer so it is not hard against the wall, would allow a conventional solution.
Thanks, unfortunately we can’t lower the desk as it’s fixed. We will sort it one way or another!
 
Well, the socket seems to work fine and have actually found that there is less strain on the cables with the socket orientated this way. The socket is hidden by a PC monitor now, so at least we don't have to look at it!
 
only problem could be that the electriccs leak down through grVITY TO THE EARTH PIN, THUS CAUSU=ING YOUR rcd TO TRIP.
 

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