Residential Wiring Based on the 2005 NEC

Second Edition
Author: Harry W. Sorge

Designed for the beginning electrician who wants to learn how to install a residential electrical system accurately and effectively, Residential Wiring invites readers to follow the wiring of a typical suburban house.

Completely updated to include changes to the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC®), this newly revised edition examines dwelling unit electrical power and lighting wiring for the installer, as well as anyone else interested in the rules and methods for residential wiring.

Coverage takes readers through the construction of a typical suburban house, from the installation of temporary construction power to the final trim and checkout of the lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, and appliances.

Construction of the dwelling is followed chronologically, in a true-to-life fashion that presents a realistic environment for readers. Expansive coverage examines such topics as GFCI and AFCI protection, overcurrent, box file requirements, conductor ampacity, drilling limitations, conductor routing and installation, required circuits, box make-up, feeder and service loads, service, grounding, and much more.

Features:

• content is ideal for both electrical students and beginning apprentices seeking to fill the gaps between formal study and on-the-job training
• optional "How-To" boxes offer more experienced readers greater detail about NEC requirements, physics laws underlying Code rules, plus proper functioning of electrical equipment and devices, without disrupting the flow of information for beginners
• an included 8 ½" x 11" set of house plans is easy to work with, and comes complete with site plan, foundation plan, architectural plans, mechanical plans and schedules, and electrical plans and schedules
• plans are dimensioned in Standard English as well as SI units of measurements, providing readers with a broad perspective
• heavily illustrated, this edition features hundreds of up-to-date drawings and photos to help readers better visualize the materials, processes, and procedures used in electrical work

480 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

1401878660 / 9781401878665