Residential Wiring Systems & Facilities Related Books and DVDs

2020 NEC & Related Reference & Study Guides

2020 NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations -

Based on the 2020 edition of the NEC, this handy pocket guide provides a quick reference to frequently used requirements for projects in one-, two-, and multiple-family dwellings.

You?ll find relevant installation subject matter extracted from the NEC and conveniently arranged in the logical sequence of a routine construction project.

The NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations features a new 4ʺ x 6ʺ size for excellent portability as well as thumb tabs that allow for easier navigation. - more

2020 NEC Reference Cards -

Quickly and conveniently access the most frequently used NEC tables with 2020 NEC Reference Cards.

NEC? Reference Cards help electrical contractors and installers increase accuracy, safety, and efficiency by providing on-the-job access to 13 of the most frequently referenced tables in the NEC, 2020 edition.

These double-sided, laminated cards fit comfortably in your pocket or clip on to your belt or toolbox using the included one-inch metal ring.

The all-new set features updated and expanded table titles, column headings, and footnote content based on the 2020 edition of the NEC. - more

American Electrician's Handbook, 17E -

THE "ELECTRICIAN's BIBLE" SINCE 1913 !

For over 100 years, the American Electricians' Handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.

The Seventeenth Edition is revised to comply with the 2020 National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction lighting.

Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a must-have tool for every professional electrician. - 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

If you’re planning to do residential electrical work, this highly practical, up-to-date reference is a must-have resource. - more

The DEWALT Electrical Professional Reference 2017 Edition has been revised to reflect the regulations and requirements contained in the National Electrical Code® 2017.

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. -  more.

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, 6E (2020 NEC) -

Learn the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding.

Practical, user-friendly and updated to reflect the 2020 National Electrical Code®, Simmons' ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING, Sixth Edition delivers complete coverage of grounding and bonding requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NEC®.

Detailed explanations, real-world examples and full-color illustrations help readers master and apply key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, managing installations and sizing, and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. - more

Test Equipment by REED, Amprobe, Ideal & more

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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

Green Building & Alternative Energy

Featuring the latest industry standards and procedures, longtime market leader ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 20th Edition, provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), as well as a thorough grounding in Electrical Knowledge and Applications.

Drawing on decades of industry and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a professional electrician in both new construction and existing homes.

Extremely reader friendly, the text offers detailed explanations without being overly technical, and content clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation processes used by today’s professionals. - 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

UGLY's Reference Series

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

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

The IAEI - 1- & 2-Family Dwelling Study Guide, 2017 is designed for busy people who are working and studying at the same time. It not only gives you basic answers, but it also teaches you the steps to solve the problems, and how to navigate the National Electrical Code to find the answers quickly and efficiently.

So what are you waiting for? With study and focus, you could be ready for the next exam - be it state or certification.

For over thirty 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. - more

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

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

Includes 2 Sets of Prints!

Printreading for Residential Construction, 6E presents printreading fundamentals and provides printreading activities related to residential construction.

Topics presented include sketching, computer-aided design (CAD), trade math symbols and abbreviations, plot plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.

This new edition provides information on revised building codes, LEED for Homes, green building practices, advanced house framing techniques, insulation, and the whole-house systems approach. - more

This edition includes information on a newly constructed 19,000 sq ft multistory veterinary center. Also included is updated coverage on building codes, the CSI MasterFormat™, LEED^® certification, and green building technology, which complements the prints. - more

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.

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 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

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. - more

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

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

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

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 invaluable resource also includes information for those seeking licensing and certification, as well as different measures that should be taken to ensure that a UL or other agency listing is not voided. - 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

Uglys Electrical Reference Book (2020) -

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

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 2017 NEC - more

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

 
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