Residential Wiring Systems & Facilities Related Books and DVDs

Material that appears outside the NEC main body, including the index, annexes, and Article 90, is also discussed in this essential handbook. - more

2011 NEC Pocket Guide Set LE-11NEC-PGSet $64.00  $54.50

Specially designed for standard installations in one-, two-, and multiple-family dwellings. As with previous editions, the most frequently accessed provisions for homes are listed in the same order they’re needed in a typical installation, so it's ideal for contractors and installers.

Reference the latest Code language from the 2011 NEC. The Pocket Guide covers all types of tasks for electrical installation in homes:

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

Great for everyone from home enthusiasts to professional engineers and technicians, the convenient take-along size is as perfect for professionals working out in the field as it is for hobbyists tinkering in the basement.

Audio/Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide packs over 200 illustrations that clarify all the methods, procedures, and tools you need to successfully tackle even the most complex installation job.

Author Stephen Lampen, an industry pro, anticipates and answers your every question on analog and digital audio, analog and digital video, including high definition video cabling; connectors; using Category 5, 5e, and 6 to carry audio and video; installation; and much more.

You'll also learn to understand the difference in amps, volts, and watts, arc-fault circuit interrupters, electricity flow and service panels, just to name a few. You’ll learn how to calculate total watts and determine the right breaker size for the number of fixtures you plan to install. - 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

Code Check Electrical (6th ed.) -

This revised edition of Code Check Electrical has been completely updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) and 2009 International Residential Code (IRC). Spiral bound with durable, laminated pages, this reliable resource clearly details how to avoid the most common electrical violations while stressing the central safety principles behind the National Electrical Code.

The sixth edition covers every type of residential electrical system, offering the most up-to-date information on grounding, bonding, service panels, branch circuits, GFCIs and AFCIs, switches, receptacles, and so much more.

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

It also lists a summary of the top Code changes in clear language so that you can see how the Code has evolved from the last edition. It is ideal for homeowners, inspectors, and builders working anywhere in the country.  - more

Written by nationally known security expert Bill Phillips, The Complete Book of Home, Site, and Office Security is the only book that offers:
Detailed, expert answers on every major security issue, from automobile theft prevention, to closed-circuit TV and video systems, to safes and vaults, to terrorism threats

Written without technical jargon and packed with at-a-glance charts, checklists, and illustrations as well as sample contracts and agreements, this indispensable guide focuses on choosing, installing, and troubleshooting security devices and systems, and offers up practical advice on starting and running a security consulting business.

Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for selecting, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-tech security systems and devices along with insider information on locks and other protective equipment. - more

Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically. - more

Nothing is more essential in the construction industry than reading blueprints, and this pocket reference is the best of the best!

Covering a multitude of trade industries, the DEWALT® Blueprint Reading Professional Reference gives plumbers, carpenters, roofers, electricians, flooring installers, and others access to all the important information.

Readers will learn how to read and understand blueprints, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC & mechanical plans, electrical plans, and more. A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations is also included for those on-the-job situations when a quick refresher is a must! - more

The DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference is the perfect resource for installers and service technicians. It covers the design, installation, testing and troubleshooting of teledata, computer, internet, fiber optics, audio, video and other cabling applications.

Revised and updated to include CAT-6 specifications, the DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference also contains charts, graphs, tables and wiring diagrams involving networks and networking, installation guidelines, Ethernet, broadband applications, interfaces, connectors, software code conversions and 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.

Technicians have been asking for this reference material for years. DEWALT’s Security, Sound and Video Professional Reference covers everything you need for working in these fields including installation requirements, formulas, technical data and specifications, and maintenance forms.

Plus charts, tables and graphs that encompass subjects such as sensor application, speaker impedance, voltage drops, satellite television, symbols, definitions, troubleshooting tips and much, much more.

The Reference Guide for Electrical Wiring Installations
by Paul Rosenberg

Filled with hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that are clear and easy to find, Wiring Diagrams Professional Reference covers outlets, switches, lighting, motors and controls, power distribution, transformers, grounding, low voltage and hazardous locations, plus much more!

Basic wiring guidelines and specifications are also included to make this as valuable a tool as wire cutters. - more

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Weighs just 3 lbs. and includes new kickstand. - more

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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

Whether you're moving into a brand new home, buying an existing property, or improving your current residence, you'll find the practical tips and step-by-step projects inside Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits will dramatically reduce your energy usage and boost your savings in no time. - more

Green Building & Alternative Energy

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

Packed with precise, step-by-step checklists, detailed illustrations, and informative chapter explanations, the Electrical Inspection Manual, 2011 Edition identifies important Code rules and provides guidance on how-to organize checklists by occupancy type to increase thoroughness and decrease the likelihood of overlooking potential problems.

Written by certified electrical inspectors, and endorsed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), this fully illustrated manual explains significant tasks, defines terms, outlines key questions, and provides a concise overview of the electrical inspection process.

Includes a CD-ROM of all checklists presented in the text. - 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

Test Equipment by Amprobe, Ideal, TIF, Zircon & more

> TEST EQUIPMENT: > Anemometers/ Air Flow Meters > Calibrators > Circuit Breaker Finders/ Tracers > Clamp-On Meters/ Accessories > DataComm Testers & Certifiers > Electrical Testers > Electrical / HVAC Test Kits > Environment Meters > Force / Hardness Gauges > Gas Detectors > Ground Resistance Testers > Humidity Meters > Insulation Resistance Testers > IR (Infrared) Thermometers > Leak Detectors > Light Meters > Manometers > Megohmmeters > Moisture Meters > Multimeters & Accessories > Multi-Function Meters > PH /ORP / DO / Conductivity > Phase Sequence Testers > Power Quality Analyzers > Solar Power Meters > Analyzers > Sound Level Meters > Tachometers > Thermal Imaging Camera > Thermometers > Thickness / Torque / Vibration > Underground Locators > Video Inspection Tools > Voltage Sensors > Water Quality Meters > Wire Tracers

>> Tools for Electricians <<

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

Electrical Studies for Trades, 4E -

ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, 4th EDITION is ideal for current and future service technicians in fields such as air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management who require practical knowledge of electricity.

This book begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts rather than introducing complex mathematical calculations. From this starting point, readers proceed directly to "must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a variety of common switch connections.

Different types of electrical power panels are also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and circuit protectors, as well as an introduction to transformers and three-phase and single-phase motors, rounds out the comprehensive coverage. - 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

Designed for use by journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, and others, this authoritative text is recognized in the industry for providing a comprehensive overview of the National Electrical Code®.

The CD-ROM included with the textbook contains Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, media clips, and more

Green Building & Alternative Energy

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

This bestselling book has already helped tens of thousands of readers to learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes, and it is now updated to comply with the 2008 National Electrical Code.

With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and 2008 NEC requirements for house wiring, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

Designed for quick reference at any job site, the Electrician's Troubleshooting and Testing Pocket Guide enables electricians using portable meters to test, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and systems.

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

An ideal choice for anyone interested in mastering basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations.

ELECTRICITY 1: DEVICES, CIRCUITS AND MATERIALS, Tenth Edition, maintains the user-friendly style and proven instructional approach that are so effective, all while incorporating new material and updates based on the 2011 National Electrical Code®

Designed to help you learn fundamental electrical concepts and explore their practical applications, this trusted text provides a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and ...  more

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

ELECTRICITY 2: DEVICES, CIRCUITS AND MATERIALS, Tenth Edition, maintains the user-friendly style and proven instructional approach while incorporating new material and updates based on the 2011 National Electrical Code®.

An ideal choice for anyone interested in mastering basic electricity, including AC power, wiring installation, lighting, and effective troubleshooting.

Designed to help you learn fundamental electrical concepts and explore their practical applications, this trusted text provides a thorough introduction to various types of alternating current (AC) circuits, as well as key principles such as power, power factor, power factor correction, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. - more

A comprehensive guide to the entire energy auditing process, from benchmarking and developing energy conservation goals to implementing system changes and verifying the results.

Topics presented in this manual include energy audit types; preplanning; retrofit cost-effectiveness; energy audit reports; common benchmarks; audit safety; residential HVAC system equipment, water heaters, and lighting; commercial and industrial HVAC system equipment and lighting; retrofit modeling; and system recommissioning.

Includes Interactive DVD - more

2009 International Residential Code (IRC) -

This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.

All buildings within the scope of the IRC are limited to three stories above grade plane. For example, a four-story single-family house would fall within the scope of the International Building Code® (IBC®), not the IRC.

The benefits of devoting a separate code to residential construction include the fact that the user need not navigate through a multitude of code provisions that do not apply to residential construction in order to locate that which is applicable. A separate code also allows for residential and nonresidential code provisions to be distinct and tailored to the structures that fall within the appropriate code’s scopes.

The IRC contains coverage for all components of a house or townhouse, including structural components, fireplaces and chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems. - more

Search easily through the complete text of the 2009 International Residential Code® in PDF format using Adobe® Reader® version 8.0 or later. View all of the text, illustrations, figures, equations, tables and margin rulings. 

• Copy and paste text, figures, and tables
• Use the "Update" feature to keep your code current and receive updates of subsequent printings
• Mac and Windows® compatible.

The Single Seat version allows for installation on one computer and a backup installation.

Bonus material included! Helpful resources such as: excerpts from code references, historical background on code changes, informative articles from ICC's Building Safety Journal, Internet links to many useful tools, and much more

There's no way you can memorize everything in the National Electrical Code. But if you understand why and what is intended, you will be better prepared to remember the details you need for every day use.

Mastering the NEC DVDs are designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.

Each volume runs from 75 to 95 min. each and are packed with updated information that affect your daily work. - more

The 2011 NEC Important Changes DVD is revised and updated to explain the National Electrical Code requirements that have changed to give electricians the inside track on working with the new NEC codes.

The 2011 Important Changes DVD uses everyday language allowing electricians the opportunity to determine how the new NEC codes will affect their work.

There's no way you can memorize everything in the National Electrical Code. But if you understand why and what is intended, you will be better prepared to remember the details you need for every day use.

Mastering the NEC DVDs are designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.

Each volume runs from 75 to 95 min. each and are packed with updated information that affect your daily work. - more
 

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NFPA 73: Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing Dwellings, 2011 Ed.

Reduce electrical hazards and keep dwellings up-to-code with the 2011 NFPA 73!

Re-titled to facilitate use in the home inspection community, the 2011 edition of NFPA 73: Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing Dwellings has the latest provisions home inspectors need for verifying the safety of electrical systems in one- and two-family homes, multi-family dwellings with three or more units, mobile homes, and manufactured homes.

The 2011 NFPA 73 makes it easy to identify where AFCI and GFCI protection is required by your state or jurisdiction. A new Annex table shows when requirements for AFCI and GFCI were added to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) by edition.

The 2011 NFPA 73 calls out areas that require investigation, examination, or inspection, including coverage of incorrect conductor insulation temperature for wiring of luminaries, and inappropriately used conductors or cables. - more

NFPA 73: Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings helps safety officials identify potential hazards in existing electrical systems in:

• One- and two-family homes
• Multi-family dwellings with three or more units
• Mobile homes
• Manufactured homes

Protect against fire and shock hazards more efficiently!

Make sure you're working with the latest facts...inspect electrical systems in existing dwellings more efficiently with the latest NFPA 73!

The Latest Information on Repairing and Replacing Old Wiring

Fully revised and updated for the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC), this one-of-a-kind guide provides the information you need to work with electrical wiring in old houses, apartment buildings, historic residences, and commercial structures.

Old Electrical Wiring, second edition helps you to determine whether electrical systems should be torn out and replaced or retrofitted in order to bring an older building up to Code.

Filled with on-the-job photos and illustrations, this practical handbook covers safety, problem-solving, inspecting, and repairing outdated, dangerous, and illegal systems. - 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.

Photovoltaic Power Systems for Inspectors & Plan Reviewers -

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Photovoltaic power systems are being installed throughout the U.S. The power output from PV systems ranges from a few hundred watts to many megawatts. Most of the systems are not operated or owned by any electric utility and therefore come under the requirements of the National Electrical Code.

This book reviews PV systems, explains how each part interacts with the other parts and reviews the Code requirements.

PV installers who pursue additional PV-specific and electrical training and work closely with the local permitting and inspecting authorities perform the best, most code-compliant installations. - more

Common scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Specified electrical requirements are in accordance with the National Electrical Code^®.  - more

Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2011 NEC®, this text maintains its status as the industry standard by incorporating printreading skills and relevant NEC® topics.

Large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. Numerous trade competency tests and two final exams are included.

A comprehensive glossary contains definitions of common electrical and printreading terms.

This text serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable reference for professionals in the field. - more

Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2008 NEC®, this text maintains its status as the industry standard by incorporating printreading skills and relevant NEC® topics.

Large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. Numerous trade competency tests and two final exams are included.

A comprehensive glossary contains definitions of common electrical and printreading terms.

This text serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems -

A completely new text/workbook that provides a fundamental resource for learning and applying the printreading skills needed when installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.

Approximately 100 examples of residential, commercial, and industrial prints are used to highlight specific content in each chapter.

A CD-ROM is included at the back of the book. - more

This text/workbook with CD-ROM presents basic elements of print reading and provides print reading experience in residential construction.

The entire process of print reading, from working drawings and printmaking techniques to reading and interpreting finished plans, is covered in detail. Content is applicable to a variety of building trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

The fifth edition has been updated to include coverage in the areas of green building technology and construction, residential fire protection, sustainable energy systems, the latest print production technology, and expanded building trade roles, materials, and methods.   Two sets of prints are included - more

Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction - Part 2

New content areas include sustainable construction, project delivery systems, construction professionals, building information modeling (BIM), zoning and permitting, fireproofing, green building technology, & LEED® certification. - more

Test Equipment by Amprobe, Ideal, TIF, Zircon & more

> TEST EQUIPMENT: > Anemometers/ Air Flow Meters > Calibrators > Circuit Breaker Finders/ Tracers > Clamp-On Meters/ Accessories > DataComm Testers & Certifiers > Electrical Testers > Electrical / HVAC Test Kits > Environment Meters > Force / Hardness Gauges > Gas Detectors > Ground Resistance Testers > Humidity Meters > Insulation Resistance Testers > IR (Infrared) Thermometers > Leak Detectors > Light Meters > Manometers > Megohmmeters > Moisture Meters > Multimeters & Accessories > Multi-Function Meters > PH /ORP / DO / Conductivity > Phase Sequence Testers > Power Quality Analyzers > Solar Power Meters > Analyzers > Sound Level Meters > Tachometers > Thermal Imaging Camera > Thermometers > Thickness / Torque / Vibration > Underground Locators > Video Inspection Tools > Voltage Sensors > Water Quality Meters > Wire Tracers

>> Tools for Electricians <<

Using step-by-step photos as often as possible to convey important tasks, this book will train the residential facilities handyman in all the responsibilities of the job!

Safety for each task is addressed, as well as important employability skills for success on the job.

Green Building & Alternative Energy

With the same innovative "hands-on" approach and task-focused organization that made the first edition so popular, Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 2E has been updated to reflect the most current electrical wiring practices in use, including the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Beginning with the preparation and planning tasks and moving forward to cover service entrances and equipment, rough-in and trim-out, and concluding with a section on maintenance and troubleshooting, the topics progress logically to provide readers with a strong sense of the tasks involved in a residential wiring project, from start to finish. - more

The residential integration industry is enjoying unprecedented growth in the installation of cutting edge technologies in today's homes.

This book addresses this virtual tidal wave of consumer-driven expectations and needs by providing readers with an all-inclusive source of information on computer networks, communications, home automation, cabling, wiring, and more.

It creatively blends the theory of different applications such as voice, data, video, security, and home automation with the basics of residential construction into one comprehensive guide.

Coverage is aimed at providing readers with an understanding of how separate systems can be linked into a unified functional network that is accessible from multiple locations. - more

Residential Integrator's Certification is a practical guide to home network design, hardware, installation, and configuration for all the major wired and wireless systems.

Features extensive learning tools, including chapter objectives, review questions, hands-on projects and case projects that help readers use and better retain the concepts they have learned. - more

Residential integrators are often tasked with the responsibility of representing the company's mission, structure, attitude, and professionalism.

In-depth coverage begins with a definition of excellent service as a critical component for personal and professional success. Effective communication is then defined for face-to-face, telephone, email, and written interactions.

From operations turnover and document review to critical path analysis and the final project schedule, this complete guide to the management of residential integration projects breaks the planning down to eight basic steps.

Readers will learn how to define and estimate a project, develop a scope plan, write a scope statement, store project documents, and more as they develop a solid foundation for understanding project management in the context of the residential integration industry. - more

Residential Printreading covers common residential construction materials and techniques and relates this information to various residential prints using a fundamental approach.

Print reading and construction practices are presented in the sequence that occurs on an actual job site - from property layout and excavation through finish installation.

Five sets of plans included in the Prints Folder provide authentic printreading experiences. The prints include drawings and related construction documents for a contemporary one-story house, a two-story tract house, a one-story ranch house, a large colonial house, and a contemporary multistory house. - more

Residential Wiring, 3E covers all aspects of residential wiring systems.  

Residential Wiring, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive instructional tool and reference that provides information on installing, troubleshooting, and replacing the electrical devices and components of residential electrical systems.

This revised edition includes new material on arc faults and AFCIs, plastic conduit uses and installation procedures, permanent standby generators and generator safety, whole-house exhaust fans, low-voltage outdoor lighting, wireless doorbell systems,next generation wireless technology, electronics recycling, and alternative energy systems. - more

A Practical Guide Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®

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, and more..

Includes a CD-ROM with an interactive study center that helps you retain what you've learned, and study for the electrician's exam. - more

Simplified Residential Wiring, Dr. Watts -

Step-by-step reference guide to help you understand everyday home electrical wiring projects

Common codes which pertain to these projects are referenced and, of course, Dr. Watts will assist you throughout with helpful advice and tips.

Safety first! Remember, electricity is dangerous and potentially lethal.  - more

Ground-fault protection — for circuit interrupters and for equipment — is covered in one chapter instead of two. The coverage is uniform, easy-to-read and easy-to-locate, making chapter fourteen one of the most exciting presentations of ground-fault protection in the industry. - more

Featuring step-by-step instructions and useful photos and illustrations, this hands-on guide is filled with solar energy solutions you can put to use right away.

Solar Power for Your Home shows you how to set up a variety of simple, money-saving solar projects quickly and easily, such as a solar water heater, a solar pool pump, solar lighting, a solar oven--and even a solar-powered lawn mower!

Learn all about the different types of solar technologies, including passive solar and photovoltaic, and determine which best suits your projects.

You'll get details on assessing current energy use in your home, estimating the costs of solar installations, and calculating your overall savings. - more

Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologies…design implementation techniques…energy conservation…the economics of solar power systems…passive solar heating power…and more

Proven Design, Installation, and Inspection Techniques for Residential Electrical Systems – Updated for the 2008 NEC^®!

Stallcup’s^® One and Two Family Dwellings presents an all-encompassing view of wiring methods used in residential electrical systems to ensure the accurate interpretation and application of electrical requirements as listed in the 2008 National Electrical Code^®.

Taking a unique three-pronged approach to the topic, the text introduces readers to design, installation, and inspection techniques of electrical systems, correlating dwelling unit requirements for easy comprehension.

To move readers seamlessly through the material, sections of the Code have been listed where appropriate for fast reference and review. - more

This comprehensive new text provides an overview of typical electrical test instruments used for installation tests, process equipment operation, quality control, and troubleshooting activities.

• Over 80 common test instruments with various applications
• Personal protective equipment based on National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical safety in the Workplace
• Photographs that depict applications typically found in the field - more

Step-by-step applications show how to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems. Activities provide hands-on experience in solving troubleshooting problems.

This third edition includes new and expanded coverage in the following areas: Alternative Energy Solutions, NFPA 70E® requirements, and Motor Nameplate Interpretation.

Each textbook includes a CD-ROM designed for self-study. It includes interactive Quick Quizzes® for each chapter, an Illustrated Glossary, and Reference Material.

Textbook, Workbook and Transparencies available: - more

Packed with over 200 illustrations, the book includes step-by-step procedures for testing and replacing parts… instructions for reading wiring diagrams… charts with troubleshooting solutions… advice on using tools and test meters... safety techniques… and more...

UGLY's Reference Series

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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

Before beginning a residential project make sure you’ve got Ugly’s Residential Wiring in your toolbox!

This quick on-the-job reference has been specifically designed to provide the most commonly required electrical wiring information for residential work in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format.

The perfect tool for electricians, contractors, designers, instructors, students, and do-it-yourself home owners, Ugly's Residential Wiring saves you time and money by granting you instant access to specific rules, symbols and Code requirements for wiring dwellings to ensure your job stays on task and passes inspection the first time. - more

You also see how to install main service panels, sub panels, ensure that a house is properly grounded, install receptacles, GFCI’s, switches, and fixtures for lighting, smoke detectors, track lighting, outdoor lighting, and recessed lighting; how to wire for appliances; how to protect against lightning and surge protection, and how to set up and wire stand-by generators. - more

 
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