Utility Related Books, Tools & Study Guides:

100 Questions and Answers on Electrical Safety is an essential guide for electricians needing quick, expert advice on the most critical workplace safety issues.

Based on the author's many years of experience with industry safety standards and with developing electrical safety programs, these clear and in-depth answers cover a variety of topics such as commonly misunderstood terms, conditions for arc flash, and appropriate personal protective equipment. - more

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

Carbon Monoxide a Clear and Present Danger is the collaborative effort of several of the brightest in the field of carbon monoxide detection, combustion analysis, and remediation.

This book is intended to address carbon monoxide issues encountered by;

• First Responders (Fire Department EMT personnel and other Paramedics)

• Inspectors (local government and independent home inspectors)

• Technicians (HVAC, Plumbers, and utility company workers) - more

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.

An essential resource for electricians, inspectors, engineers, manufacturers, safety personnel, installers, Code enforcers, and administrators

• The first single source for general information about electrical installations in hazardous locations
• Complies over 20 NFPA standards relating to electrical safety from fire
• Translates the technical language used in the Code into layman’s terms and explains the reasoning behind each requirement
• Integrates safety requirements into one coherent, easy-to-use document

This in-depth resource addresses the essentials of power quality and tested methods to improve compatibility among the power system, customer equipment, and processes. - more

LET EXPERTS MAKE ON-THE-JOB SAFETY SIMPLE

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.

A unique, one-stop compliance manual for any company’s electrical safety training and reference needs

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

Electrical Transformers and Rotating Machines, 3E -

Reflecting new technologies and the latest practices in the field, ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS AND ROTATING MACHINES, 3E delivers thorough coverage of theory and practical applications of electrical machines.

Its unique combination of transformers and motors makes it an excellent resource for electrical students and practitioners alike.

The text begins with a study of magnetism and magnetic induction, single-phase isolation transformers, current transformers, and autotransformers.

A unit on three-phase power covers basic connections and calculations before proceeding into transformers. In addition, numerous experiments reinforce theory with hands-on application. - more

Designed for both novice and practicing electrical workers, Electricity: Power Generation and Delivery, 9th Edition, explores various types of generators and the delivery of single phase and three-phase power to the customer site.

The ninth edition is updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code® and includes safety features from the power supply industry and current OSHA standards where applicable. This updated edition also features all-new coverage of generator maintenance and troubleshooting and expanded coverage of transfer switches, transformers, and connections.

With a continued focus on the “hows” and “whys” of electrical system operation, readers will gain a solid understanding that goes beyond what to do in an electrical problem to why various electrical procedures are important. - more

Energy Auditing for Industrial Facilities is an introduction to the planning, conducting, documenting, and evaluating of an energy audit.

An energy audit identifies potential causes of energy or resource waste and serves as the first step in making a facility more energy efficient.

Specific types of measurements and how to interpret them are given for each system in a facility. The textbook also covers prioritizing, implementing, and verifying energy-efficiency projects as well as giving suggestions for sustaining long-term results.

After studying this material, technicians familiar with building systems and the use of test instruments will be able to participate in an energy audit. - 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

DigiRoller Plus II
 

LE-CI6425 $169.95  $139.95

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

Essentials of Distributed Generation Systems -

Now owners, engineers, and electricians can quickly come up to speed on the five most prominent distributed generation technologies with Essentials of Distributed Generation Systems. 

Whether you're looking for an introduction to the topic or an overview of the selection, design, and installation of these systems, this practical guide is your source for complete and up-to-date information on the most common alternative energy technologies.

The first title in the highly anticipated Essentials of Electricity series provides electricians with what they need to know for solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, fuel cell, microturbine, and engine-generator system technologies. - more

This electrical application manual offers a reader-friendly, day-to-day approach to constructing, operating, and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission lines - both overhead and underground.

Completely up-to-date with the latest OSHA guidelines and safety requirements, this book thoroughly outlines strategies for risk reduction, personal protection, managing emergencies, and controlling hazards on-the-job!

Readers will learn effective troubleshooting skills that will enable them to handle situations involving power outages, voltage irregularities, transformers, and more

The much needed solution to a void that has existed for apprentices seeking to become journeymen linemen and anyone training to work on electrical utility circuits.

Packaged as a convenient, single-volume reference guide on the operation of electrical utility systems, this book will give you what other resources won't: practical coverage of the equipment and situations that power line workers are exposed to on a daily basis, with a focus on ensuring concepts are meaningful and applicable.

This book also pays special attention to the order in which topics are addressed; simple concepts are explained first, and the book then builds upon these fundamentals to explain more complex theories, thereby setting a strong foundation for clearly understanding key rules and regulations.

This text been updated to include the most current industry information available, including applications of recent technology. This book also contains in-depth exploration of the mechanical aspects of the job, such as working with rigging, trucks, stringing wire, and tree felling.  - more

Written by technicians, for technicians, A Guide for Telecommunications Cable Splicing, 2nd Edition is a valuable, easy-to-read guide.

It covers all aspects of outside plant cables and splicing, from copper drops to FTTH, with a special emphasis on the “how-to” of setup, splicing, and troubleshooting.

Updated to include the very latest industry trends and information, the second edition also features an all-new glossary of terms, as well as new and enhanced coverage of copper and fiber closures, 50 micron fiber, and both analog and digital carrier systems.

Ideal for both novice and experienced technicians, this is an invaluable addition to any telecommunications library. - more

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This new textbook provides an overview of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and practical use of insulation resistance test instruments.

• Measurement and Maintenance Principles
• Insulation Resistance Test Instruments
• Troubleshooting with Insulation Resistance Test Instruments
• Insulation Resistance Testing Applications
• Appendix
• Index

Created in Cooperation with Fluke Corporation and The Snell Group

Introduction to Thermography Principles provides an overview of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and practical use of thermal imagers.

This full-color booklet depicts thermal images of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits. Real-world examples illustrate commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential applications.

In addition, the book provides information on thermography analysis, reporting, documentation, return on investment resources, and related technologies. - more

Lineman & Cableman’s Field Manual -

A Compact, On-the-Job Reference for Linemen and Cablemen

Fully updated with the latest NEC and OSHA standards, this one-stop portable guide contains the crucial electrical data, formulas, calculations, and safety information essential at any jobsite.

The Lineman's and Cableman's Field Manual, Second Edition, provides easy-to-follow details on constructing, operating, and maintaining both overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines.

Helpful charts, tables, diagrams, equations, and definitions are included throughout this handy resource. - more

Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook, 2E -

Completely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.

The latest OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout.

This authoritative resource presents basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety regulations, allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair power failures, and ensure optimum safety.

A wealth of illustrations and photographs make it easy to understand the material, and self-test questions and exercises help reinforce key concepts. - more

Hundreds of illustrations and photos, practical examples, and concise language regarding complicated and controversial issues are included in this expert resource. - more

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance!

UGLY's Reference Series

Prevent costly equipment failures and worker injuries with the latest rules in the 2010 NFPA 70B.

NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance helps you develop and carry out an Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) program for all types of equipment and assemblies.

Changes in the 2010 edition include:

• zReorganization of document, including grouping of related topics plus consolidation of testing information
• New material on emergency preparedness and electrical system and equipment restoration
• New recommendations on how to conduct outsourcing of electrical equipment maintenance
• New info on failure modes effects and criticality analysis (FMECA)  - more

NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition -

Use the 2012 NFPA 70E®: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace to avoid OSHA violations and reduce risks with effective strategies.

Make the right decisions about worksite electrical hazards with the new full-color 2012 NFPA 70E® Handbook.

Implementing NFPA 70E correctly is the key to saving lives, reducing injuries, and satisfying OSHA mandates for electrical safety. That's why there's no substitute for the comprehensive facts in the 2012 NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

Make sure your work measures up to today's NFPA 70E with complete knowledge about electrical safety and compliance. - more

The 2012 NFPA 70E responds to the challenges, making it easier to ensure an electrically safe working area and comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.

Workplace safety in the United States is evolving due to better awareness and implementation of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. Yet hundreds of deaths and thousands of disabling injuries still occur each year due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast -- and most could be prevented through NFPA 70E compliance.

Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E responds to new information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - more

Analyze risks and work smart! Every electrician on the job needs the User's Guide to Electrical PPE.

This full-color manual to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a "must" for the practicing electrical contractor or electrician.

Based on NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® and written by Ray Jones, the top ranking expert in electrical safety, User's Guide to Electrical PPE helps workers and supervisors competently analyze risks and take the action needed to avoid electrical contract injuries.

An abundance of full-color photographs illustrate equipment in a wide variety of work environments. - more

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

A real-world case study illustrates the material presented in this authoritative resource. - more

Identify and Solve Key Electric-Power-Quality Problems and Ensure Reliable Power Delivery to All Customers

Power Quality in Electrical Systems equips you with the latest engineering techniques for providing power quality to all customers, and includes vital information on manufacturing, data processing, and healthcare facilities.

Based on an IEEE Professional Education course, the book is a practice-oriented engineering tutorial for solving key electric-power-quality problems.

This skills-building resource is designed to improve job performance by taking you step-by-step through voltage distortion…harmonic current sources…power capacitors…corrections for power-quality problems …switched-mode power supplies…uninterruptible power supplies…standby power systems…power-quality measurements…and more...

Power Quality Measurement & Troubleshooting Resource Guide AT-1432 $275.00

This new edition covers the fundamentals of power generation, distribution, quality, monitoring, and troubleshooting. On-line and portable power monitoring and testing concepts are detailed.

Power quality measurements are introduced with common applications. Factoids throughout the chapters relate to power quality principles, troubleshooting tips, test instrument applications, and selected chapter content.

Power Quality Measurement and Troubleshooting is authorized by the Fluke Corporation, and Fluke test instruments are depicted throughout the text.

Expanded coverage on procedures for phase unbalance measurement, single phasing measurement, three phase measurement, phase sequence measurement, and motor rotation measurement.- 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

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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

In this timely and original book, noted electrical authority James Stallcup explains and applies the rules and regulations contained in NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance (2006 Ed.)

Stallcup's® Electrical Equipment Maintenance Simplified provides explanations of recommended practices, guidelines for implementation, and illustrated examples of procedures.

Plant and maintenance electricians will find this highly anticipated handbook to be a thorough explanation of NFPA 70B, and a valuable guide to on-the-job procedures. - more

Stallcup’s® Generator, Transformer, Motor and Compressor, 2011 Edition has been fully revised to bring electrical personnel up-to-code on all types of rotating machinery.  The new 2011Edition expertly explains how to select, operate, construct, and maintain the most common types of rotating machinery correctly and efficiently.

• the theory, methods, and applications of generators (Part 1),
• transformers (Part 2),
• and motors, controllers and compressors (Part 3).

PROVEN TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCING ENERGY USE WITH CHP SYSTEMS

Plan, design, construct, and operate a sustainable on-site CHP (combined heat and power) facility using the detailed information in this practical guide.

Sustainable On-Site CHP Systems reveals how to substantially increase the energy efficiency in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings using waste heat and thermal energy from power generation equipment for cooling, heating, and humidity control.

In-depth case studies illustrate real-world applications of CHP systems. - more

This heavily-illustrated text is designed to give the apprentice and journeyman a strong background for understanding transformers.

Information is presented in an open, contemporary format.

The text presents basic information about transformers and how they are built and classified. Transformers covers operation, cooling methods, tap changers, transformer connections, autotransformers, and reactors.

Also included are chapters on maintenance of transformers and a checklist for inspection. - more

Transformers for the Electrician -

Today's electrical students and electrical technicians alike are looking for a resource that moves beyond traditional offerings to get more than just transformer theory, but also the practical information that can be put to use in everyday situations when in the field.

TRANSFORMERS FOR THE ELECTRICIAN is the perfect solution!

Written in a conversational style that minimizes technical jargon in favor of laymen's terms, the book presents a solid, comprehensive theoretical background of transformer operation, exploring its most important concepts through real-world examples, practical maintenance procedures, and pertinent National Electrical Code® rules.

The end result: readers will gain a thorough understanding of the critical information that a successful working electrician needs in order to connect, troubleshoot, and size just about any type of transformer. - more

Transformer Principles and Applications w/ Answer Key AT-1604-1606 $92.00

This New Text provides a comprehensive overview of transformer operation, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting.

This full-color textbook is designed to develop basic competencies of electrical apprentices and beginning learners.

It begins with a thorough discussion of magnets, magnetism, electromagnetism, and how these apply to transformer operation.

Subsequent chapters include the latest information on how transformers are used to reduce harmful effects of harmonics, and how reactors and isolation transformers are used to improve the power quality available to electronic equipment.

Many different types of specialized transformers are explained. - more

The Transformer Principles and Applications Instructor's Resource Guide is a valuable instructional tool. It is designed to give instructors everything they need to teach a course in transformers.

The Resource Guide includes course objectives, course development information, methods of instruction, instructional outlines, resources, and answers to questions in the text.

A CD-ROM is included, featuring electronic slides of all the illustrations in the text and links to useful resources on the Internet.

This is a complete instructional package for teaching transformers. - more

UGLY's Reference Series

Ugly’s Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E^® is the first pocket-sized summary of NFPA 70E 2012 with comparisons to current OSHA regulations and the 2011 National Electrical Code®.

Important updates in the 2012 NFPA 70E include:

• Arc-Rated (AR) vs. Flame-Resistant (FR)
• Documentation of electrical safety programs and training
• Tables have been added for direct-current systems
• New requirements for equipment labeling
• Employees shall be retrained at intervals not to exceed 3 years - more

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