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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 renewable energy systems. - more

Electrical Systems based on the 2014 NEC is a comprehensive reference and instructional tool for journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, electrical designers, and others in the electrical trade.

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This books gives the “evil genius” loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a Star Wars Light Saber. This book makes creating these devices fun, inexpensive, and easy.

Full of easy-to-follow plans and clear diagrams and schematics, and respectful of your wallet, Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:

Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing pretested projects advanced enough for sophisticated electronics enthusiasts but described in sufficient detail to be built easily by newcomers - 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 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

Test Equipment by REED, 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 > 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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The most complete, up-to-date guide to industrial electricity

This practical resource offers comprehensive coverage of the entire electrical field and its equipment, including troubleshooting and repair. You'll learn how to read and interpret schematics and drawings and safely work with all electrical components and systems on the jobsite.

The Second Edition features a new chapter on robotics, a new 16-page color insert, and information on the latest codes, regulations, and devices.

Filled with more than 650 photos and diagrams, study questions, review problems, and detailed answers, this career-building tool helps you enhance your electrical and electronics expertise and apply it effectively in the workplace. - more

This edition has been extensively revised with expanded coverage of troubleshooting techniques and applications. - more

Industrial Mechanics, 4th Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, principles, and equipment used in industrial mechanical systems as required by industrial mechanics, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

This new edition includes the latest information on workplace safety, tools and tool safety, fastening methods, printreading, precision measurement, rigging and lifting, lubrication, bearings, flexible belt and mechanical drives, vibration and alignment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and applications, and preventative maintenance programs

Industrial Mechanics is designed for postsecondary, industrial, and apprenticeship training programs. - more

Instrumentation and Process Control is a comprehensive resource that provides a technician-level approach to instrumentation used in process control.

With an emphasis on common industrial applications, this textbook covers the four fundamental instrumentation measurements of temperature, pressure, level, and flow, in addition to position, humidity, moisture, and typical liquid and gas measuring instruments.

Fundamental scientific principles, detailed illustrations, descriptive photographs, and concise text are used throughout.  - more

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

Construction managers must understand all aspects of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers provides an overview of these systems as required by general contractors, construction managers, and supervisors.

This new, comprehensive edition includes sustainable construction methods and energy efficiencies along with building automation retrofits of existing systems. Each chapter includes review questions that test for comprehension of the content covered.

This textbook can be used as part of a comprehensive mechanical construction management program. - more

UGLY's Reference Series

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).

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

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!

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

Power Quality Measurement and Troubleshooting covers the fundamentals of power generation, power, distribution, power quality, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Online and portable power monitoring concepts are detailed for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Power quality measurements with various types of test instruments are introduced with common applications.

This textbook also addresses personal protective equipment based on requirements specified in NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Chapter reviews and activities help reinforce learning of key concepts.- more

This 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

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRICIANS, 9E will give readers the math skills they need to succeed in the electrical trade.

It introduces them to the important math principles through problems designed for the electrical profession and offers them an excellent opportunity to develop and practice problem-solving skills while at the same time providing a valuable review of electrical terminology.

This new edition also includes updated illustrations and information for a better learning experience than ever before! The book begins with basic arithmetic and then, once these basic topics have been mastered, progresses to algebra and concludes with trigonometry. - more

Printreading Based on the 2020 NEC® provides a thorough foundation for understanding drawings and concepts related to electrical printreading.

It includes important changes that appear in the 2020 National Electrical Code® as they pertain to one-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, commercial locations, industrial locations, special equipment, and hazardous locations.

Electrical plans are used in conjunction with NEC® requirements to familiarize the learner with standards that promote best practices. This informative and full color textbook serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable technical reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading Based on the 2017 NEC® provides a thorough foundation for understanding drawings and concepts related to electrical printreading.

It includes important changes that appear in the 2017 National Electrical Code® as they pertain to one-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, commercial locations, industrial locations, special equipment, and hazardous locations.

Electrical plans are used in conjunction with NEC® requirements to familiarize the learner with standards that promote best practices. This informative and full color textbook serves as both an instructional tool and a valuable technical reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems, 2E -

Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems is a comprehensive resource that covers the essential printreading skills needed to safely install and troubleshoot common residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.

The textbook focuses on printreading fundamentals, symbols, print elements, and construction documentation.

The textbook contains 15 chapters and includes nearly 200 electrical prints along with examples to reinforce key concepts. Review questions, examples, activities, and trade competency tests are included to assess learner comprehension, while providing examples of real-world printreading tasks. - more

This user-friendly text/workbook describes the robot cell environment, robot components, basic operation, safety considerations, and programming concepts.

Step-by-step procedures walk the learner through the elements of setting up, developing, and modifying programs. These programming skills are applicable for assembly, pick-and-place, welding, and a variety of other industrial processes.

Learners will be able to establish robot frames; determine the parameters for movements, commands, and instructions; interact with other cell equipment; and implement features for efficient and complex programs.

Completely up to date with the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code®,

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, delivers a proven approach to learning the latest and best practices in residential electrical wiring.

This vividly illustrated, full-color text is based on the Home Builders Institute (HBI) National Skill Standards relevant to achieving a first job as a residential electrician.

It provides in-depth coverage of key topics such as safety, hardware and materials, tools, meters, print reading, and common residential wiring practices, providing a wide-ranging, highly practical introduction to today’s industry. - more

Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology -

Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology focuses on the principles, installation, and operation of wired and wireless residential electrical and electronic systems.

This edition provides expanded material on utility power generation and distribution, electrical safety, and NEC® guidelines.

New topics include smart home infrastructure, security and fire alarm systems, and energy management applications supported by the smart grid.

A lifestyle applications chapter covers improvements to convenience and comfort provided by smart home technology. - more

Significant Changes to the NEC 2017 is an invaluable resource for electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical engineers, focusing on the most important changes that occurred between the 2014 and 2017 NEC.

To assist and enhance understanding of each revision, the text is arranged to follow the general layout of the NEC and each change is accompanied by a helpful image or illustration. In addition, background information and a discussion on the significance of the change accompany each of the revisions.

The comprehensive coverage offered in this book enables readers to gain a solid understanding and application of the requirements contained in the 2017 NEC. - more

This comprehensive new text provides an overview of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and practical use of electrical test instruments.

Test Instruments provides an overview of typical electrical test instruments used for installation tests, process equipment operation, quality control, and troubleshooting activities.

Common electrical measurements are presented with an overview of measurement principles and procedures.- 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

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

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 Answer Keys available: - more

This comprehensive reference presents the latest information on electric motors and drives that are used in common industrial applications.

The extensive applications, activities, and trade tests included provide the framework for acquiring the knowledge and skills required in today's industrial environment, or serve as a guide to avoid costly downtime. Starting with motor operation principles, the text builds on motor types, motor protection, causes of motor failure, and troubleshooting methods.

Troubleshooting Electric Motors text/workbook covers drive theory and applications, drive programming and installation, testing, and troubleshooting procedures. Special emphasis is placed on troubleshooting skills.  - more

Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, Third Edition provides easy-to follow procedures for using test meters, replacing parts, reading circuit diagrams, interpreting fault and error codes, and diagnosing problems. more...

UGLY's Reference Series

LE-23NEC-Soft-UGLYs Combo $159.99

Uglys Electrical Reference Book (2023) -

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 2023 NEC - more info & Combos available

LE-20NEC-Soft-UGLYs Combo $159.99

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 2020 NEC - more info & Combos available

Work safely and efficiently on motors and controls when you have the new Ugly’s in your toolbox!

Updated to the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Ugly’s Electric Motors and Controls 2017 is a quick, on-the-job reference specifically designed to provide the most commonly required information on the design, installation, application, and maintenance of motors and controls in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format.

An ideal tool for electrician’s, contractors, designers, engineers, instructors and students, this essential pocket guide uses diagrams, calculations, and quick explanations to ensure jobs are completed safely and correctly and in accordance to industry standards. - more

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

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

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