Which side on a house wall socket is positive?

Question

Which side on a house wall socket is positive?

Answer 1

Not Positive but Hot.

Hot: The narrow slot on the right (if the ground is below).

Neutral: The wide slot on the left.

Voltages:

Hot to Neutral 120VAC

Neutral to Ground may be a few volts difference if the loads in the house are not balanced.

All of the above is true if the wiring is done right.

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Answer 2

If its polarized, the smaller hole...

non-polarized, normally on the Right side if the ground is at the bottom on each plug.

If you want to be sure on your outlet, just take he plate off and with a flash light, see where the back wire goes