Outdoor 14-50 question

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My charger is going to be outside and I plan on using a 14-50 plug. I bought an outdoor 14-50 outlet.

The ground is up, which is normal. But my chargepoint flex wants the plug inserted so the cord goes up. But with the enclosed outdoor housing for the 14-50, having the cable go up is a bit problematic.

What are other folks doing with outdoor 14-50 outlets?

Thanks.

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The reason the ground pin is up is for safety. If the plug is partially inserted and someone drops a metallic object it will not hit a power pin. Neutral up is just as safe. This was explained to me by the inspector. He said it is not required to be ground up. In your case it is impossible to drop something in there.
 

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The reason the ground pin is up is for safety. If the plug is partially inserted and someone drops a metallic object it will not hit a power pin. Neutral up is just as safe. This was explained to me by the inspector. He said it is not required to be ground up. In your case it is impossible to drop something in there.
Yep - that's a favorite argument among electricians. Ground up or ground down.

The opinions can get so heated that the subject is banned on Mike Holt's electrical forum! ?

You are correct - there is no code requirement either way.
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