Residential Wiring Systems & Facilities Related Books and DVDs
 

2008 NEC Pocket Guide Set LE-08NEC-PGSet $64.00 $54.50

For fast, convenient access to the latest NEC requirements for one-, two-, and multiple-family dwellings, nothing tops the 2008 NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations. Specially designed for installers, it presents provisions in the same order they're applied during a typical installation to save you hours of reference time on every job.

Implement the latest safeguards for electrical safety correctly and efficiently with this go-anywhere resource.

Small enough to fit into your toolbox, the Pocket Guide provides actual Code extracts for:

• Grounding
• Branch circuits, feeder, and service calculations
• Overcurrent protection
• Switches
• Plus scores of other applications

Softcover - 504 pages

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.

Updated and Expanded for 2008! -

Both a training manual and blueprint reading reference, Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E provides the content, the hands-on exercises, and the real-world applications necessary for readers to master their print reading skills.

Includes CD-ROM with residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints and specifications.

Using terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry, this book provides a strong, relevant introduction to reading and interpreting blueprints for aspiring electricians. - more

Compiled by Certified Combination Building Inspectors, Code Check: Electrical outlines the principles behind electrical codes and provides streamlined but comprehensive information on electrical code requirements. It’s cross-referenced to the current National Electric Code, which is updated every three years, mandating the revision of Code Check: Electrical. - 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

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 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 2008 Edition has been revised to reflect the regulations and requirements contained in the National Electrical Code® 2008.

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. - 2005 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

DigiRoller Plus II
 

LE-CI6425 $169.95  $149.95

DigiRoller Plus II -
Digital Distance Measuring Wheel

Easy, One-Person Operation -
Take Fast, Digital On-Site Measurements!

Get fast, accurate measurements for all your on-site linear, area and volume estimates. Built-in functions automatically calculate and store square footage, cubic volumes and more for up to 9 different areas. Works and converts in all U.S. and Metric units.
Weighs just 3 lbs. and includes new kickstand. - more

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

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

Dr. Watts (2008) - 10 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-10pk $109.95 Dr. Watts (2008) - 25 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-25pk $249.95

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

This shirt-pocket guide is loaded with essential information for everyday reference; it's heavy laminated pages and built-in tabs make it sturdy and durable.

2008 version encompasses new pages of:

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples (see 2005 version here)

Electrical Grounding and Bonding -

Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this new book 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.

Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding.

A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding. - more

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

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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. - more

Electrical Systems Based on the 2008 NEC -

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®.

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.

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

Electrical Wiring Residential - 16E -

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.

Electrical Wiring Residential, 16E uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide readers step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians.

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.

A complete set of residential building plans is also included, - more

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 -

Designed to give readers the “building blocks” of electricity concepts, the sequence of topics and practical applications in this book will provide 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 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition follows the same user-friendly approach that made previous editions so effective, while incorporating updates based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®.

Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this is an ideal choice for a first course in basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations. - more

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction.

This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code®, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance.

Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations. - more

The 2006 International Residential Code® applies to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high.

This reference brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions required - A comprehensive code for homebuilding.

It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs. - more