Practical Electrical Wiring
Practical Electrical Wiring
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For more than 40 years this how-to manual has served as an always reliable source of practical guidance for professional electricians and beginners alike. Now this classic work has been revised and updated to cover the latest advance in materials and techniques for handling all types of electrical wiring jobs.
No other wiring manual delivers such timely, easy-to-follow help!
Reflecting the requirements of the 1981 National Electrical Code, the book explains the terminology, basic principles, and step-by-step procedures for wiring homes, farms, or small commercial and retail establishments. Complete requirements for each of the commonly used wring techniques are explained, along with the Code requirements and the reasoning behind them. And every aspect of a wiring job is covered---from planning and laying out the system through selecting the right materials on through the actual installation.
In addition, you'll find complete coverage of such topics as overcurrent protection, grounding, types and sizes of wires, transformers, motors, circuits, connections, outlets and switch boxes, special appliances, modernization of existing systems, and more---all strictly in compliance with the 1981 National Electrical Code.
No complex terms---no involved math!
Written in clear, nontechnical language---and requiring no mathematics beyond simple grade school arithmetic---this manual is easy to understand and easy to use. It is profusely illustrated with photographs, how-to-do-it drawings, examples and tables. It give you many expert shortcut techniques and valuable tips on hot to select the right materials and proper tools. And it is all so well organized and indexed that you can find what you need in seconds.
In addition to demonstrating how to perform the man operations covered, the manual explains why they are necessary. It helps you master principles and techniques that can be used to solve a wide variety of similar problems--not just do one specific job.
Simplifies all your electrical work!
Whether you are an electrician you must be up to date on the latest requirements, techniques, and devices or a do-it-yourselfer who wants to make a safe installation that complies with Code requirements, you'll find the help you need in this timely, authoritative guide. With this practical guide at your side, your next wiring job will be