I don't know the origin of it, but I do know that for electricians doing that is considered a sign of craftsmanship and putting the finishing touch on a job.
My dad was an electrician; he made us always do this growing up when changing plates out. He told us it was so dust couldn't get trapped in there but I don't know if he was just fucking with us as kids.
tilt-a-whirly-gig on May 21st, 2021 at 15:16 UTC »
I don't know the origin of it, but I do know that for electricians doing that is considered a sign of craftsmanship and putting the finishing touch on a job.
Edit to add a link to electricians discussing: https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/plate-screws-up-and-down-or-horizontal.9997/
texans1234 on May 21st, 2021 at 16:03 UTC »
My dad was an electrician; he made us always do this growing up when changing plates out. He told us it was so dust couldn't get trapped in there but I don't know if he was just fucking with us as kids.
Thebrowndolphin on May 21st, 2021 at 16:29 UTC »
I prefer overtightening, accidentally breaking the plate, and then running away so nobody can yell at me