Cables and
Wiring
Second Edition
Author: John Cadick
This concise, easy-to-use book is your
single-source guide to electrical cables. Written in two parts,
Cables and Wiring, 2E begins with chapters that illustrate
acceptable methods for installing, splicing, and terminating power
cables. The second part of Cables and Wiring is a complete reference
to over 30 types of Underwriters Laboratories® and
National
Electrical Code® listed cable and wire. It includes information on
available sizes, ampacities, temperature ranges, allowable
installations, receiving and handling, and termination methods.
Features:
- Updated to include the
many new cable types - both copper and fiber optic - used for
voice an data communication
- Includes expanded
information in many areas, updated for the
1999 National Electrical Code®.
- Provides information
unavailable in any other single location for easy reference.
- Comprehensive and
practical coverage provides quick access to information on power
cable and wire construction, splicing, termination, testing and
applications.
- A "must-have"
reference for journeyman electricians, contractors, inspectors and
designers!
Contents:
INTRODUCTION.
GENERAL CONCEPTS.
Key Points.
Introduction.
Terms.
Current Flow.
Environmental Effects.
CABLE
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION.
Key Points.
Introduction.
Terms.
Conductors.
Insulation.
Jackets & Shields.
Construction.
CABLE
INSTALLATION, SPLICING AND TERMINATION.
Key Points.
Introduction.
Terms.
Underground Conduit.
Above Ground Conduit.
Aerial
Installation.
Direct Burial.
Cable Pulling,
Exposed Cable
Installation.
Wiring Installations in Hazardous Locations.
Splicing.
Terminations.
CABLE TESTING.
Key Points.
Instruction.
Terms.
Purpose.
Test Equipment.
Continuity Tests.
Insulation Current.
Types
of Insulation Tests.
Safety Precautions.
CABLE FAULT LOCATION.
Key
Points.
Introduction.
Terms.
Purpose of Fault
Location.
Methods.
Test Equipment.
CABLE APPLICATIONS GUIDE. Introduction.
Cable Type:
Description.
Applications.
Sizes.
Temperature Ranges.
Voltage
Ranges.
Ampacities.
Handling & Care.
Installation.
APPENDICES.
256 Pages - 7-3/4 x 9-1/4 in.
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