Practical Electrical Wiring: Residential, Farm, Commercial, and Industrial
Critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and code changes comprise this truly comprehensive reference that gives an insider’s look at how the electrical trade works. The guidelines provide an essential context for understanding the major industry segments—residential, farm, commercial, and industrial—and the techniques help solve all wiring problems. A wealth of tips and handy tricks offered in a professional, down-to-earth style make this a favorite...
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Critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and code changes comprise this truly comprehensive reference that gives an insider’s look at how the electrical trade works. The guidelines provide an essential context for understanding the major industry segments—residential, farm, commercial, and industrial—and the techniques help solve all wiring problems. A wealth of tips and handy tricks offered in a professional, down-to-earth style make this a favorite on-the-job resource. Professional practitioners, students and apprentices, and those seeking more information to wire at home will find everything they need to know about the wiring trade in a single, compact volume.
Detailed contentsTablesForewordPreface to the ninth editionPreface to the twentieth editionIntroduction and guidePart 1 Wiring Principles1 NEC, Product Standards, and Inspection 12 Numbers, Measurements, and Electricity 143 AC and DC; Power Factor; Transformers 384 Basic Electrical Power Utilization Systems 555 Basic Devices and Equipment 676 Overcurrent Devices 857 Selecting Conductors 988 Making Wire Connections and Splices 1139 Grounding for Safety 12910 Outlet and Switch Boxes 15011 Wiring Methods 16312 Planning Residential Installations 20413 Residential Electrical Distribution 22014 Residential Lighting 24215 Residential and Farm Motors 263Part 2 Residential and Farm Wiring16 Installing Service Entrances and Grounds 27917 Installing Specific Devices 30818 Finishing: Installation of Switches, Receptacles, and Luminaires 34019 Limited-Energy Wiring 36220 Wiring for Multiple Circuits and Specialized Loads 37221 Modernizing Old Work 39622 Farm Wiring 41923 On-Site Engine Power Generation and Supply of Premises Wiring 44024 Manufactured Homes, Recreational Vehicles, and Parks 45425 Wiring Apartment Buildings 466Part 3 Commercial and Industrial Wiring26 Sizing Conductors for All Load Conditions 47627 Nonresidential Wiring Methods and Materials 49328 Planning Nonresidential Installations 52329 Nonresidential Lighting 55930 Industrial and Commercial Motor Applications 57831 Wiring Specific Locations and Occupancies 613Appendix 638About the authors 645Further reading 646Index 647
