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This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. - more

Updated and Expanded for 2010! -

Learn to read and interpret blueprints through the eyes of an electrician. Now in its 3rd edition, Blueprint Reading for Electricians presents students and apprentices alike with the blueprint reading terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry.

This specialized resource begins by covering fundamental tools and basic sketching, then progressing to include coverage of views, plans, schedules and specifications.

With additional chapters devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. It has been updated to reflect the very latest technology and industry trends and is ideal both as a training manual and reference guide;  - more

Building Automation Control Devices and Applications covers the operation, signals, and functions of the sensors, actuators, and other control equipment used in automated systems in commercial buildings. It is a solid foundation for a comprehensive training program in building automation.

The textbook is organized by building system, and each system is explained so that the function and application of each device is clear. This system-based foundation is then used to discuss the possibilities of interaction between multiple systems in automated buildings. - more

Over one hundred tables and figures make this the on-the-job choice for electricians, contractors, and inspectors  - more

This new text/workbook covers topics specifically relating to the design and maintenance of commercial and industrial wiring systems.

The main focus is on installing enclosures, conduit bodies, fittings, and wiring, and the procedures required to work on them safely.

The book is designed around the latest technologies in service entrances, low-voltage systems, conductors and cables, and system designs. Review questions at the end of each chapter provide a variety of assessment opportunities.

The CD-ROM included with the text includes Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, flash cards, media clips, and more.

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By: In Partnership with NJATC

This new text was developed to help technicians learn to accurately bend electrical conduit.

Conduit Bending and Fabrication includes numerous step-by-step procedures showing the proper methods of conduit bending. The major emphasis of the book is on learning the fundamentals required when bending EMT and rigid conduit.

The book also covers the operation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic benders. It is an ideal reference for any electrician or maintenance technician. - more

Mastering the theory and application of electrical concepts is necessary for a successful career in the electrical installation or industrial maintenance fields, and this new fifth edition of DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY delivers!

Designed to teach by blending concepts relating to electrical theory and principles with practical 'how to' information that prepares you for situations commonly encountered on the job.

This revision retains all the hallmarks of our market-leading prior editions and includes enhancements such as updates to the 2011 NEC®, a new chapter on industry orientation, and new coverage of constant-current transformers and fuel cells as well as tips on energy efficiency throughout the text  - more

Information is featured for everything that contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects need to know about OSHA.

All of the essential safety requirements for construction job sites across the US are brought together into this one, single-volume resource for industry professionals.

More than 350 pages of OSHA-compliant reference material gives readers total access to critical safety information.

Effective safety plans and sample forms are also included, making this the number one pocket reference for safety and OSHA-related regulations. - more

The Ultimate Code Reference for Electrical Installations

An absolute must-have for anyone working with residential electrical systems, the DEWALT Electrical Code Reference illustrates hundreds of the most common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns providing the critical information needed to get the job done right--the first time.

Based on the 2005 and 2008 National Electrical Code® , this book covers everything from branch circuits to panel board wiring to conductor ampacity tables and more.

With a compact format that fits perfectly in a toolbox and a quick-reference format that makes important information easy to find, this book is the perfect job site companion. And because it is updated to reflect the very latest industry standards, this is the ultimate reference for electrical installations. - more

The DEWALT Electrical Professional Reference 2011 Edition has been revised to reflect the regulations and requirements contained in the National Electrical Code® 2011.

With user-friendly charts, diagrams, formulas and tables on many aspects of designing and installing electrical services, this book also includes valuable information on ampacity, motors, controllers, overload protection, raceways, wiring, voltage, lighting and much more.

As the number one pocket reference guide in the industry, this is a must-have for professional building and technical trade contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects alike. - 2008 version also available >> more.

UGLY's Reference Series

Author Mark N. Shapiro has created this quick reference guide especially for those involved in the construction, inspection, cabling, and testing of Datacom systems.

With its informative do’s and don’ts, helpful tips, symbol explanations, clear illustrations, Code clarifications, tables and diagrams, and extensive glossary all in a color-coded, tabbed format, the Datacom reference guide is relied upon by data communications professionals throughout the country..

Although it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket, the essential Doctor Watts Datacom reference guide is packed with detailed information. - more

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples

Packed with all the UPDATED information from the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2008 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians.

Empacado con toda la información ACTUALIZADA del 2008 Código Eléctrico Nacional, los 2008 Vatios de doctor son la #1 Guía Eléctrica del Bolsillo para electricistas.

Many new NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples make this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity.

 Muchas nuevas mesas de NEC, las fórmulas, las ilustraciones y los ejemplos detallados hacen esta una referencia imprescindible para cualquiera trabajando con la electricidad. - more

40+ Essential Forms at your Fingertips!

• Accounting Forms
• Business Forms
• Contract Forms
• Estimating Forms
• Field Forms

With 2 copies of each form, you'll have all you need to efficiently run your Electrical business. - more

The Electrical Contractors' Business Forms CD-ROM is loaded with essential forms created just for the electrical industry.

These forms will help ensure that your business transactions always look professional and organized.

Available in both Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word format, you can fully customize each of the over 40 forms for quick and polished documents every time. - more info

The thorough explanation of theory increases the lineworker’s knowledge of the system being operated and maintained.

The second edition includes updates to many technical points, describes the equipment and situations that lineworkers deal with daily, and features information on safety.

Electrical Equipment Handbook: Troubleshooting and Maintenance provides you with the state-of–the-art information for achieving the highest performance from your transformers, motors, speed drives, generator, rectifiers, and inverters. - more

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING 3E, written in accordance with the 2011 National Electrical Code®, provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding.

It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC® tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing.

It also includes electrical design and installation that ensures compliance with an emphasis on "Going Green", and expanded coverage of revised Article 250 grounding and bonding requirements.

The material is reader-friendly with straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding. Updated full-color and dynamic illustrations augment this book to further support this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding and bonding.  - more

The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. - more

Ideal for anyone new to the electrical industry, this book provides a thorough overview of the variety of electrical materials that are used by today's electricians.

Designed to cover essential electrical materials information, the book introduces each material with a photograph and a description. Electrical Materials then progresses to include information on where the part is most commonly seen and how it is used, in addition to its limitations.

When appropriate, relevant National Electrical Code articles are noted, so readers have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a meaningful way, using the leading industry standard.

With a straightforward, concise writing style, this book will serve as a valuable training tool, reference book, or supplement to learning the NEC. - more

Extensively updated, this industry-leading text includes the latest motor control and integrated systems technology for instruction of advanced manufacturing skills. The latest test tools, safety practices, and technology have been added to complement the advancing technology of motor starters, motor drives, PLCs, and control devices.

Essential troubleshooting procedures are integrated in each chapter and electrical safety has been expanded throughout to address new NFPA 70E requirements. - more

The Electrical Motor Controls Resource Guide is a valuable instructional tool designed for training in group settings.

Typical applications and standard circuits provide the background required to work in the electrical field. For review, a Tech-Chek follows each chapter

Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems Applications Manual includes hands-on application information that expands on content presented in Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems. - more

An introduction to electrical and electronic principles and practices and their uses in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

This new edition has been reorganized to provide coverage of key electrical concepts at the beginning of the text. Other chapters have been expanded to include greater coverage on personal protective equipment, NFPA 70E, basic first aid, test instruments, printreading, and programmable logic relays.

Expanded content includes the latest information on NFPA 70E® arc blast and arc flash requirements, portable generator sizing, power optimization, utility power factor and peak demand penalty, load shedding, power factor correction, smart grid and smart appliance technology, and wireless speakers. - more
Instructor's Resource Guide Available

UP-TO-DATE, ON-THE-JOB ELECTRICAL SAFETY ESSENTIALS

The Electrical Safety Handbook is an easy-to-use, illustrated source of life-saving information tailored to fit specific work environments.

Written by renowned experts in electrical construction safety and medicine, the Electrical Safety Handbook is the reference professionals trust for up-to-date and easy-to-follow safety strategies in industrial and commercial electrical systems.

Covering every major electrical standard, including NEC, NESC, NFPA, 70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA, Electrical Safety Handbook, Fourth Edition is a practical, illustrated source of life-saving information designed for specific work environments. - more

A comprehensive reference and instructional tool for journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, electrical designers, and others in the electrical trade.

Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its application to wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protection devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, calculations, and more.

Important changes in the 2011 NEC® are covered throughout. Trade knowledge gained in the field is conveyed in concise text and full-color illustrations for quick understanding.

Instructor's Resource Guide also Available -  more

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ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, 14E has been extensively revised for the 2011 National Electrical Code®.

Full-color drawings and product photographs illustrate difficult concepts of the Code to increase the reader's understanding of the application in the wiring process. There is an emphasis on "going green" with electrical design and installation.

To provide further practice, updated back of the book blueprints include plans that incorporate handicapped accessibility in commercial structures. For planning a commercial space there are panel board worksheets, load calculation forms, and panel board schedules provided for each of five tenant spaces plus the owner's space.

ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, 14th Edition is the ideal resource for anyone in the industrial electricity industry.

This book is fully updated to reference the 2011 National Electrical Code® and guides readers step-by-step through the wiring of an entire industrial building.

ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, 14E has a practical, straightforward approach that begins by covering the tasks and responsibilities facing today's professional industrial electricians, including: installation of electrical service; power and lighting; special new construction systems; changeovers from old systems; planning for growth and increased capacity; and periodic maintenance procedures.

ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E, updated to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code®, is a bestselling book that will help you learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes.

This book uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians.

With coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as today's important concepts such as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, 2011 NEC® requirements for house wiring, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems, you can feel confident you are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. Includes a complete set of residential building plans - more

Now in its fifth edition, Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R equips readers with the information needed to work effectively with all types of motors and control devices found in the heating and air-conditioning industry.

Numerous schematic diagrams and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures are included to acquaint readers with all of the different types of circuits commonly encountered in the HVAC-R field. - more

Drawing on his more than 40 years of experience working with electric motors, expert author Augie Hand provides a wealth of tested procedures to pinpoint and correct any kind of issue. He'll help you decide whether to replace a motor, take it offline for repair, or repair it in place--decisions that can reduce down time. - more

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems 8E, 2011 NEC -

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Now in its eighth edition, this book explains the design, installation and inspection of electrical systems in new and existing one- and two-family dwellings. This eighth edition covers the subject in detail and provides information relative to application of not only the 2011 NEC, but also Part VIII of the 2012 International Residential Code. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems has been developed for those involved in design, installation, or inspection of electrical systems in new and existing dwellings.

Ready references to both the National Electrical Code (2008) and International Residential Code (2009) and to products in the UL White Book are included for your convenience.

Illustrations and detailed examples provide background information, and tables and photos present visual confirmation of the text.

Electrical Inspection Certification Program - International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

For over twenty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success in 1- and 2-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems, Electrical General, and Electrical Plan Review, or any master electrician or journeyman electrician exams.

IAEI Study Guides will educate you on the National Electrical Code, not just provide answers. One- and Two Family Study Guide, based on NEC-2011 is the first in the series.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations.This guide will teach you how to navigate through the National Electrical Code and how to find the answers quickly and efficiently. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program
For over twenty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success.

The One- and Two-Family Study Guide has been painstakingly updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations.

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program
For almost thirty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success.

The Electrical General Study Guide has been painstakingly updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations. - more

UGLY's Reference Series

LE-11UGLY-NEC $110.45 $99.95

Uglys Electrical Reference Book (2011) -

A 'must-have' Electrical Reference for anyone that does Electrical Work - keep one in the Office and one on the Truck!

Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.

Ugly's Electrical References book is a popular pocket-sized book used by electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, instructors, and the military.

It is a code-filled reference based on the 2011 NEC - more

 
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