THE "ELECTRICIANS’ BIBLE" SINCE 1913
By
Terrell Croft, Wilford Summers, Frederic Hartwell
The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has
been completely updated to provide the latest
2008 NEC and NESC rules and
standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics,
induction lighting, and more. Providing all the information you'll
need to design, maintain, and operate systems and equipment, the
Fifteenth Edition of the American Electricians' Handbook is the key
to tackling even the most complex jobs with complete confidence.
This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather
than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on
guide available. No matter what kind of electrical project you plan
to take on, the American Electricians' Handbook is the only guide
you'll need.
American Electrician's Handbook covers:
- Solar power and photovoltaics
- Variable- and adjustable-speed drives
- Variable-speed-drive programming
- Continuous load calculations
- Induction lighting
- New 2008 NEC and NESC rules
- NEMA motor and generator standards
- Voltage drops in circuits with non-unity power factors
Keep up with developments in the electrical field with the latest
edition of the "electricians' bible." Filled with practical advice
and facts, the new edition of this standard reference will enable
you to do your job with complete confidence. Revised and updated in
compliance with the current National Electrical Code standards, as
well as those of NEMA, the National Electrical Safety Code, American
National Standards, and Underwriters Laboratory, the book shows you
how to select, install, maintain, and operate all types of
electrical equipment and wiring.
Using the clear language and diagrams that have helped make the
Handbook the definitive this edition brings you the latest data on:
Advances in solid-state technology; The most up-to-date techniques
for splicing conductors, plus a look at new types of building wires
and cables; new information on high efficiency motors and electronic
control of motors; Recently developed tools, equipment, and other
products available from manufacturers; Plus information on circuits
and circuit calculations, transformers, wiring tables, lamp
application tables, and much more
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