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Residential Wiring, Third Edition

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A Practical Guide Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code! More details...

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Residential Wiring, Third Edition

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The third edition of Residential Wiring is a practical introduction to the general wiring principles, methods, installations, calculations, and service equipment used in 90% of dwellings. Covering actual construction practices for installing electrical systems in one- and two-family dwellings, the text combines in-depth instruction of 2008 NEC rules with detailed, hands-on information about residential wiring practices and full color illustrations to make this an accessible and reader-friendly textbook. Outlining the steps and precautions needed to install power wiring, residential smoke detectors, and systems covered in Article 800 of the NEC, the text addresses specific challenges room by room, including AFCI protection for bedrooms, small-appliance branch circuits for kitchen and dining rooms, and GFCI protection for bathrooms.

Features:

Covers Code requirements and actual construction practices for installing electrical systems in one- and two- family dwellings

Combines in-depth instruction of 2008 Code rules with detailed, hands-on information about residential wiring practices

Clearly written with more than 200 color illustrations to enhance understanding

Readers will gain an improved understanding of the NEC® and how to install residential electrical systems in one- and two- family dwellings

New chapter features that reinforce and expand on essential information include:

Learning Objectives Help focus students' attention on key topics within the chapter
Case Studies Provide real-world scenarios faced by an electrician working with residential wiring
Tip Boxes Highlight valuable information about residential wiring and construction
Safety First Boxes Offer safety considerations for different locations, equipment, and tools
Warning Boxes Alert students to situations that require special attention
Charged Terms List helpful terms and definitions
Check Your Knowledge Provide students with an opportunity to test what they have learned from each chapter and to understand how it applies to wiring practices

Chapters include:

Chapter  1  General Principles
Chapter  2  Planning the Installation--Required Branch Circuits and Load Calculations
Chapter  3  Services, Service Equipment, and Grounding
Chapter  4  Wiring Methods
Chapter  5  Lighting the Home
Chapter  6  The Living Room
Chapter  7  The Kitchen and Dining Room
Chapter  8  The Bathroom
Chapter  9  The Bedroom
Chapter  10  The Basement, Family Room, and Laundry
Chapter  11  Hallways, Stairways, and Attics
Chapter  12  Outdoor Areas
Chapter  13  Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
Chapter  14  HVAC Equipment and Water Heaters
Chapter  15  Special Systems
Chapter  16  Residential Generators
Appendix  A  Troubleshooting Guide

Authors:

H. Brooke Stauffer, Paul A. Rosenberg

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