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Electrical Wiring Residential - 16th Edition
Bestselling Guide Helps The Reader Learn the Basics of Residential Wiring in New and Existing Homes to the 2008 National Electrical Code

By Ray C. Mullin

Ideal Resource for Anyone Who Works With Residential Electricity

Electrical Wiring Residential - 16th EditionThis bestselling book has already helped tens of thousands of readers to learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes, and it is now updated to comply with the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Electrical Wiring Residential, 16E uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide readers step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians.

With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and 2008 NEC requirements for house wiring, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

A complete set of residential building plans is also included, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements and making this an ideal resource for anyone who will work in the residential electricity industry.

Electrical Wiring Commercial and Electrical Wiring Industrial are also available

Features:

  • New, updated photographs, diagrams, and illustrations add clarity to explanations of critical concepts.
  • Expanded coverage on safety in the workplace from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) encourages readers to consider safety on an ongoing basis.
  • Real-world examples are used throughout to reinforce key calculations and concepts.
  • Both metric and English measurements are used to appeal to readers of all learning backgrounds.
  • Code Cross-Index allows users to reference specific content and 2008 National Electrical Code requirements with ease.

Electrical Wiring Residential is intended for use in residential wiring courses at high schools, two-year and four-year colleges, as well as apprenticeship training programs. This comprehensive book guides readers, room by room, through the wiring of a typical residence and builds a foundation of knowledge by starting with the basic requirements of the National Electrical Code, then continuing on to the more advanced wiring methods. Each Code rule is presented through text, illustrations, examples, and wiring diagrams. In addition, an accompanying set of plans at the back of the book guides the reader through the wiring process by applying concepts learned in each chapter to an actual residential building in order to understand and meet the requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code.

Table of Contents:

  • Unit 1: General Information for Electrical Installations.
  • Unit 2: Electrical Symbols and Outlets.
  • Unit 3: Determining the Required Number and Location of Lighting and Small-Appliance Circuits.
  • Unit 4: Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods.
  • Unit 5: Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Receptacle Bonding, and Induction Heating Resulting from Unusual Switch Connections.
  • Unit 6: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters.
  • Unit 7: Luminaires (Fixtures), Ballasts, and Lamps.
  • Unit 8: Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Front Bedroom.
  • Unit 9: Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Master Bedroom.
  • Unit 10: Lighting Branch, Circuit - Bathrooms, Hallway.
  • Unit 11: Lighting Branch-Circuit - Front Entry, Porch.
  • Unit 12: Lighting Branch-Circuit and Small Appliance.
  • Unit 13: Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Living Room.
  • Unit 14: Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Study/Bedroom.
  • Unit 15: Dryer Outlet and Lighting Circuit for the Laundry.
  • Unit 16: Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Garage.
  • Unit 17: Recreation Room.
  • Unit 18: Lighting Branch-Circuit, Receptacle Circuits.
  • Unit 19 Special-Purpose Outlets, Water Pump, Water Heater.
  • Unit 20: Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted.
  • Unit 21: Special-Purpose Outlets - Food Waste.
  • Unit 22: Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling.
  • Unit 23: Special Purpose Outlets - Electric Heating, Air Conditioning.
  • Unit 24: Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems.
  • Unit 25: Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems.
  • Unit 26: Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
  • Unit 27: Service-Entrance Equipment.
  • Unit 28: Overcurrent Protection-Fuses and Circuit Breakers.
  • Unit 29: Service-Entrance Calculations.
  • Unit 30: Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths.
  • Unit 31: Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems.
  • Unit 32: Standby Power Systems..

Soft-cover, 744 pages
Published 2008

ISBN: 978-1418050955

Electrical Wiring
Residential
16th Edition


IC-5012S16
$88.95

 

 
 

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Electrical Wiring Residential - 16th Edition
744 Pages, Soft-cover

Electrical Wiring
Residential
16th Edition


IC-5012S16
$88.95

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