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Hard-cover
Architectural Graphic Standards - 11th Edition - Hard-cover

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Architectural Graphic Standards - 11th Edition
The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of Architectural Graphic Standards

Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.

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Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 CD-ROM for PC and MAC Computers

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Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 CD-ROM
Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 CD-ROMThe Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of Architectural Graphic Standards

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Architectural Graphic Standards continues to be the bible for architects, builders, and engineers. Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 has been completely redesigned for easier navigation and contains the entire contents of the book, including all 8,500 illustrations in digital and CAD-compatible format. CD-ROM Version is compatible with PC and MAC

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Calculators & Equipment


Calculated Industries 6335 Scale Master ProXE Advanced Digital Plan Measure with PC Interface

RC-CI6335
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Scale Master ProXE with USB PC Interface
Portable, Blueprint Digital Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales
The newly designed Calculated Industries 6335 Scale Master ProXE with PC Interface Cable allows you to export take-off and count values to your favorite application. The Scale Master Pro XE gives you simplicity, versatility and accuracy with a new ergonomic design with comfort grip, improved weight balance, dedicated function keys and a new dual LCD display for left- or right-hand use, while maintaining the same award-winning ease-of-use, quality and reliability you expect from a Scale Master. No other plan measure gives you more for less!


Calculated Industries 6135 Scale Master ProXE Advanced Digital Plan Measure

RC-CI6135
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Scale Master ProXE
Portable, Blueprint Digital Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales
The newly designed Calculated Industries 6335 Scale Master ProXE with PC Interface Cable allows you to export take-off and count values to your favorite application. The Scale Master Pro XE gives you simplicity, versatility and accuracy with a new ergonomic design with comfort grip, improved weight balance, dedicated function keys and a new dual LCD display for left- or right-hand use, while maintaining the same award-winning ease-of-use, quality and reliability you expect from a Scale Master. No other plan measure gives you more for less!

Materials Estimating Calculator

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Materials Estimator Calculator
Building Materials Estimating Calculator for Contractors, Construction Trades People and Estimating Professionals
The Material Estimator Calculator is designed for contractors, trades people and estimating professionals who need to estimate building materials and estimate costs for concrete, fences, decks, bricks, tile, flooring, gravel, painting, drywall and paneling and more. It helps users quickly and easily calculate building material costs and allowances and get exactly the materials they need. Reducing estimating errors will save time and money.


Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator

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Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Calculator
Powerful Advanced Calculator for Easy Pipe Calculations

The Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator is specifically designed for today's pipe trades professionals. No matter what pipe trade you work in, the easy to use, fast, accurate and reliable Pipe Trades Pro will help you on the jobsite or in the office. Quickly calculate Offsets, Rolling Offsets, and Cutbacks. Immediate access to Pipe Material and Type data, and Pipe Size dimensions. Calculate Volumetric Flow Rates, Pressure, Force and Area. Solve many layout math problems with built-in trigonometric functions.


Plumbing Calc Pro Professional Plumbing Math Calculator

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Plumbing Calc Pro Professional Plumbing Math Calculator
Powerful Plumbing Calculator for Easy Plumbing Calculations

The PlumbingCalc Pro is powerful, rugged and easy to use. Whether you're working on a commercial or residential project, building or remodeling, it gives you instant answers for your layout and design problems. Just enter the known variables and let the PlumbingCalc Pro crunch the numbers for you. With the PlumbingCalc Pro you always have the most-needed pipe data at your fingertips - from 1/8-Inch to 42-Inch diameters in all the common materials and schedules. Spend less time calculating, converting, and looking at charts.
Construction Books


2009 International Building Code Need to Know: The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time

0071592571
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2009 International Building Code - Need To Know
Learn The 20% of the Building Code You Need 80% Of The Time
An indispensable resource for anyone who uses the International Building Code® (IBC), this book offers a comprehensive yet practical analysis of the critical changes made between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the Code. Each change is first identified and then expanded upon with in-depth discussions of how it affects real-world applications of the 2009 IBC. Coverage reflects both structural and nonstructural provisions with special significance, including new and innovative design ideas and technologies, modern materials and methods of construction, and current approaches to fire safety, life safety, and structural stability. Useful to architects, engineers, inspectors, building and fire department personnel, and countless others in the construction industry, it is a “must-have” guide to the many important changes in the 2009 International Building Code.

2009 International Building Code Study Companion

1580018629
$59.00

2009 International Building Code Study Companion
Comprehensive Study Guide to Understanding the 2009 Building Code

The 2009 IBC Study Companion, is a comprehensive study guide to help you better understand the 2009 International Building Code. It covers select topics of the code and includes code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion. Eighteen study sessions provide practical learning assignments. All study sessions contain specific learning objectives, commentary and illustrations and a list of questions summarizing the key points for study. Exercises and quizzes are provided at the end of each study session. Readers can measure their level of knowledge by checking the answer key provided in the back of the book. A total of 630 questions and answers are provided.

Hard-cover
Carpentry - 5th Edition Textbook - Hard-cover

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Carpentry
Learn Professional Carpentry Skills Step-By-Step
Carpentry, the professional's book of choice, provides a highly illustrated and straight-forward approach to step-by-step carpentry skill development. In addition to comprehensive coverage of trade practices, tools, equipment, and materials, this edition includes expanded coverage of OSHA requirements, insulating concrete forms (ICFs), vinyl siding installation, deck construction, stairway code requirements, and trade organizations
Companion Workbook & Instructor Resource Guide Also Available


Construction Chicks 2009 Calendar

ZP-Calendar
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Construction Chicks 2010 Calendar
2010 Construction Chicks Calendar

Construction Chicks Wall Calendar: Well equipped and raring to go, the 2010 crew of Construction Chicks is hotter than ever. The twelve able-bodied knockouts in this best-selling calendar will make you sweat. All in a good day's work! Photographed by Glenn Grainger, images are featured in an oversized 12" x 24" poster sized format.


Illustrated 2009 Building Code Handbook (Illustrated Building Code Handbook)

0071606181
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Illustrated 2009 Building Code Handbook
Practical Guide to Understanding the
2009 International Building Code
Ready-to-use answers and practical case studies help you get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the 2009 Code. The Illustrated 2009 Building Code Handbook is also an invaluable study guide for the design portion of the architectural licensing examination. Updated to reflect the changes in the International Code Council 2009 International Building Code, this illustrated guide makes it easy to understand and apply complex Code requirements and achieve compliance. Designed to save you time and money, this detailed reference transforms difficult paragraphs into simple lists and converts complicated equations into accessible tables.

2009 International Residential Code Study Companion

1580018653
$59.00

2009 International Residential Code Study Companion
Comprehensive Study Guide to Understanding the 2009 Residential Code

The 2009 IRC Study Companion, is a comprehensive study guide to help you better understand the 2009 International Residential Code. It covers building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas and electrical provisions. Particular emphasis is placed on the building planning requirements of Chapter 3 and the Floor, wall, ceiling, and roof framing provisions. Includes code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion. Eighteen study sessions provide practical learning assignments. All study sessions contain specific learning objectives, commentary and illustrations and a list of questions summarizing the key points for study. Exercises and quizzes are provided at the end of each study session. Readers can measure their level of knowledge by checking the answer key provided in the back of the book. A total of 630 questions and answers are provided! (Soft cover, approximately 494 pages)

Astm Standards: As Referenced in the 2009 IBC

1580019145
$249.00

2009 ASTM Standards: As Referenced in the 2009 IBC
This comprehensive publication contains all ASTM standards referenced in Chapter 35 of the 2009 International Building Code® (IBC®). Additionally, more than 30 ASTM Standards referenced as required resources for ICC Special Inspection Certification exams are also included. The Code Council Special Inspection Certifications whose ASTM reference standards have been included are, Structural Masonry, Prestressed Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Soils. The IBC Section that specifies the use of referenced codes and standards is Section 102.4. That's 280 standards in one convenient volume! (Soft Cover, Approximately 1,890 pages)

Accessibility Pocketbook: 2009 IBC and Icc/ansi A117.1 2003

1580018645
$29.95

Accessibility Pocket Book for the 2009 IBC
Handy Pocket Resource Guide to the 2009 International Building Code and ICC / ANSI A117.1-2003
This handy resource compiles vital accessibility information you need. Accessibility PocketBook contains selected provisions from the 2009 International Building Code® (IBC®) and the entire text of ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It assists in the design, plan review, construction, and inspection of accessible facilities and features by combining the accessibility provisions of the IBC® with the technical requirements of the A117.1 standard into a single easy-to-reference resource. It is an ideal tool for the job site as well as an easy-to-use desk reference for the office. (Soft cover, approximately 310 pages)

Code Check Complete

RC-T070930
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Code Check Complete
Comprehensive Reference Guide to all of the latest building, plumbing, HVAC and electrical code information at your fingertips. They're all included in Code Check Complete. Finding code facts is a cinch with the easy-to-access, crystal-clear, illustrated format that makes Taunton's Code Check series the choice of reference for thousands of builders, inspectors, and do-it-yourself homeowners across the country.
Designed to work hard for you, Code Check Complete has a tough outer case and lay-flat spiral binding perfectly suited to the job site or the desktop. Detailed cross-referencing and 400-plus drawings address all of your code questions with up-to-date answers.


Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House - Sixth Edition - Spiral

RC-T071246
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Code Check - 6th Edition
Code Check - 6th Edition - Updated to 2009 International Residential CodeUpdated to the 2009 International Codes
Now you can gain access to the most up-to-date changes in the 2009 International Residential Code with the newly revised sixth edition of Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House. Designed to emphasize the central life-safety principles that underscore building codes throughout the United States, this updated sixth edition of the essential Code Check guide provides all the information that builders need to avoid the most common code violations. Featuring laminated pages and a spiral-bound spine that lies flat, this reliable reference reflects the most up-to-date changes in the current International Residential Code. Covering foundations, framing, plumbing, wiring, interior and exterior walls, fireplaces, and chimneys, the flipbook is also cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code. This tough-as-nails new edition belongs on every job site


Code Check for California: Updated to 2007 California Building Code

RC-T071254
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Code Check Building for California
Code Check Building for CaliforniaPre-Order the Best Code Check Reference the the State of California Building Codes Now!
For California builders, remodelers, and inspectors in the state of California, here are the most up-to-date changes in the California Building Code, which took affect on January 1, 2008. In clear, straightforward language, reinforced by useful illustrations, this valuable manual gives you everything you need to meet California's strict code requirements. So you can make sure every detail is right the first time -- to save time and money on every job. With durable spiral binding and laminated pages, this user-friendly flip chart is up to the rigorous demands of any work site -- and all kinds of weather.

Code Check Plumbing - 3rd Edition

RC-T070862
$17.95
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Code Check Plumbing - 3rd Edition
An illustrated guide to the most common code questions in plumbing of single-family and two-family dwellings. This book emphasizes the basic safety principles that are at the heart of these codes. The basic codes used in Code Check Plumbing are the 2006 International Residential Code® and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code.

Contractors Exam Book: How to Pass the Exam for Master Builder & General Contractor

WM-280-2400-06
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Contractor's Exam Book - Fifth Edition
How to Pass the Examination for Master Builder and General Contractor

Designed and written to help candidates prepare for the certified General and Residential Contractor Licensing Exams. Contains valuable information on site plans, excavation, framework, concrete, masonry, framing, steel construction and much more.


Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers

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Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers
Guide to Understanding Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Systems
Construction managers must understand all aspects of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers provides an overview of these systems as required by general contractors, construction managers, and supervisors. This textbook can be used as part of a comprehensive mechanical construction management program.
Companion Workbook and Answer Key Also Available


Significant Changes to the International Building Code, 2009 Edition

DE-1435401190
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Significant Changes to the 2009 International Building Code
Learn The Most Important Changes to the 2009 International Building Code
An indispensable resource for anyone who uses the International Building Code® (IBC), this book offers a comprehensive yet practical analysis of the critical changes made between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the Code. Each change is first identified and then expanded upon with in-depth discussions of how it affects real-world applications of the 2009 IBC. Coverage reflects both structural and nonstructural provisions with special significance, including new and innovative design ideas and technologies, modern materials and methods of construction, and current approaches to fire safety, life safety, and structural stability. Useful to architects, engineers, inspectors, building and fire department personnel, and countless others in the construction industry, it is a “must-have” guide to the many important changes in the 2009 International Building Code.


CD-ROM
Workplace Spanish for Home Builders & Contractors - Book and CD-ROM

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Workplace Spanish for Home Builders & Contractors - Book & CD-ROM
Spiral Book & Audio CD Teaches Construction Spanish
Workplace Spanish® programs are designed to cut through language barriers by enabling adults to communicate, simply but effectively, with Spanish-speaking co-workers, customers, patients or citizens. No grammar, no language rules, no prior Spanish experience necessary. All Workplace Spanish® programs include an 8.5" x 11" spiral bound manual and a complimentary audio CD.
Electrical Books

Spiral-bound
2008 NEC Handbook - Spiral-Bound
B0017655Q0
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2008 NEC - National Electrical Code Handbook - Spiral Bound
NFPA's 2008 National Electrical Code Handbook is now available in a super convenient Spiral-Bound Format.

Be prepared to comply in the new era for electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. As the field's most important document is revised based on industry needs, purchase your 2008 NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code!

Spiral-bound
2008 NEC Codebook - Spiral-bound

WM-2669-08
$89.95

2008 NEC - National Electrical Code - Spiral Bound
Industry-driven changes in the 2008 NEC ® redefine electrical safety! Reserve your new National Electrical Code ® Softbound from NFPA ®.

Be prepared to comply in the new era for electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. As the field's most important document is revised based on industry needs, purchase your 2008 NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code!

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Wiring: Upgrade Your Main Service Panel - Discover the Latest Wiring Products - Complies with 2008 NEC

1589234138
$24.99
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Black & Decker Complete Guide to Wiring: Upgrade Your Main Service Panel
Learn How to Upgrade Service Panels to the 2008 NEC

Previous editions have sold more than one million copies, making it the all-time bestselling book on home wiring for consumers. In this newly revised edition, the book includes everything that made the original a favorite, but also adds new projects, such as wiring a shed or gazebo, and includes important revisions to meet the 2008 National Electrical Code. Includes info on security systems, home theaters and surround-sound systems, computer networks, and a host of kitchen amenities like espresso machines to grind-and-brew coffee machines. Tech savvy homeowners will appreciate the section devoted to Bluetooth and wi-fi technologies the next wave of “wireless wiring”  Once again, this book features more than 700 color photographs showing installation and repair projects with unsurpassed realism and clarity.


Blueprint Reading for Electricians

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Blueprint Reading for Electricians - 3rd Edition
Learn to Read and Interpret Blueprints Through The Eyes of An Electrician

Learn to read and interpret blueprints through the eyes of an electrician. Now in its 3rd edition, Blueprint Reading for Electricians presents students and apprentices alike with the blueprint reading terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry. Covers fundamental tools and basic sketching, then progressing to include coverage of views, plans, schedules and specifications. With additional chapters devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. Updated to reflect the very latest technology and industry trends and is ideal both as a training manual and reference guide; its content, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications will help readers of all levels to master their print reading skills.


Conduit Bending Field Manual

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Conduit Bending Field Manual
Pocket Guide to Conduit Bending Practices & Conduit Fill Calculations

This book helps guide you through some of the more common conduit bending situations that a typical electrician may face will out on the job. You will find the Conduit Bending Field Manual contains numerous examples of how to perform conduit bends and easy-to-follow steps on how to perform bends in the field. One of the most helpful features is the use of many different pictures to help demonstrate how to perform these tasks. This book is intended to be carried on the job or kept handy in the work vehicle for a quick reference.


DVD
Electricical Safety in the Workplace-The NFPA 70E & You! - DVD

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Electrical Safety In The Workplace - DVD
Employee Training DVD Reminds Employees About Electrical Safety Hazards
Electrical Safety in the Workplace-The NFPA 70E and You! provides training necessary for unqualified workers and helps enable employers to provide the required training that OSHA and NFPA 70E mandates. No other video provides the rich training experience necessary to keep every employee affected by electrical hazards safe. This video assists industrial companies in improving electrical safety training by enabling their employees to recognize and avoid dangerous electrical hazards. This high quality DVD is accompanied by a training notes booklet and safety quiz.

Electrical Safety in the Workplace-The NFPA 70E & You!

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Electrical Safety in the Workplace - The NFPA 70E & You - 2008 Edition
New Safety Training DVD Video Addressing the Electrical Hazards of Shock, Arc Flash & Arc Blast
Electrical Safety in the Workplace The NFPA 70E and You! is a new safety training video addressing the electrical hazards of shock, arc flash, and arc blast. This video assists industrial companies in improving electrical safety training by enabling their employees to recognize and avoid dangerous electrical hazards. This high quality DVD is accompanied by a training notes booklet, safety quiz, and presenters guide, supplied as documents on the DVD in PDF format to assist the safety director in developing in-house safety presentations.

Hazardous Locations - Based on 2008 NEC

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Hazardous Locations - Updated to the 2008 NEC
This book provides training material and resources for students in the classroom or seminar setting and to assist those involved with designing, installing, inspecting and maintaining electrical systems in hazardous (classified) locations. It includes information on area classification, methods of protection, interaction of protection techniques with specific types of electrical equipment, wiring requirements, and information on specific occupancies and industries.


Photovoltaic Systems

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Photovoltaic Systems
Comprehensive Guide to Design, Installation & Evaluation of PV Systems
Photovoltaic Systems is a newly updated, comprehensive guide to the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems. The textbook covers the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices.

Print Reading based on the 2008 NEC

AT-1567
$60.00

Printreading Based on the 2008 NEC
The Industry Standard for Reading Blueprints to the 2008 NEC
This has become the standard in industry by incorporating printreading skills and relevant topics of the National Electrical Code®. With new changes to the 2008 NEC® reflected throughout, large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. This text serves as an instructional tool and valuable reference for professionals in the field.


Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems - Textbook

AT-2050
$52.00
$50.50

Print Reading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
Covers Fundamental Electrical Print Reading Skills For Installing Electrical Systems

Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems is a completely new text/workbook that provides a fundamental resource for learning and applying the printreading skills needed when installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment. Approximately 100 examples of residential, commercial, and industrial prints are used to highlight specific content in each chapter
Also Available: Answer Key

2008 Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding

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Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding, 2008 NEC
10th Edition Updated To The 2008 National Electrical Code

Published by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). A long-time classic, it is believed to be the most authoritative book on this subject. This new 10th edition has been meticulously updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code. Why get your information piecemeal, when you can see design, engineering, installation and enforcement perspectives dovetail together in this one book? Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding is the only book on the market that helps you see all the perspectives before you do the job.


Ugly's Guide to Electrical Safety and NFPA 70e

0763768553
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Ugly's Guide to Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E
Most Popular Pocket Size Electrical Reference Updated to 2008 NEC
Ensure Your Jobs Comply with Important Safety Standards with Ugly s Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E®! Ugly s Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E® is the first pocket-sized summary of NFPA 70E 2009 with comparisons to current OSHA regulations and the National Electrical Code®. Designed for electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, instructors, and students, this invaluable resource provides fast access to the most commonly referenced sections of the latest NFPA 70E and related safety standards.

2008 Ugly's Electrical References

RC-UGLY-08
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Ugly's Electrical References
Most Popular Pocket Size Electrical Reference Updated to 2008 NEC
The Most popular pocket-sized book electrical reference used by electricians. It is a code-filled reference based on the 2008 NEC. A must-have book if you carry electrical books. A Valuable companion to the National Electrical Code (NEC). - Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.


Ugly's Electricista Referencia (Ugly's Electrical Reference Book in Spanish)

0763774014
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Ugly's Electricista Referencia (Ugly's Electrical Reference In Spanish)
Spanish Edition of Most Popular Pocket Size Electrical Reference Updated to 2008 NEC
Ugly s Electricista Referencia is designed to be used as an on-the-job reference for Spanish speaking professionals. The Most popular pocket-sized book electrical reference used by electricians. It is a code-filled reference based on the 2008 NEC. A must-have book if you carry electrical books. A Valuable companion to the National Electrical Code (NEC). - Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.


Ugly's Electric Motors and Controls

0763772542
$19.95
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Ugly's Electric Motors and Controls
Quick Reference Pocket Guide to Electric Motors & Motor Controls
Ugly s Electric Motors and Controls 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.

DVD
Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding 2008 DVD

WM-DVD2654-08
$49.95

Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding 2008 DVD
Take a real look at Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding
Grounding is one of the most complicated and important aspects of electrical work is grounding. With this newly updated, high quality DVD, updated to the 2008 NEC, you'll learn the simplified theory behind grounding and you'll take a step-by-step look at the proper application of this theory. The DVD is enhanced throughout with illustrations, animations and sample calculations.
HVAC Books

Combustion Analysis & Fuel Efficiency

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Combustion Analysis & Fuel Efficiency
Combustion analysis is the measurement of a combustion systems flue gases to determine the completeness (efficiency) of the combustion process. Combustion analysis is only the first step in maximizing fuel efficiency. An HVACR service technician must understand the Air/Fuel ratio, and venting adjustments necessary to accomplish efficiency.

Journeyman General Mechanical Exam - Exam Study Guide

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Journeyman General Mechanical Examination Prep
The Updated Journeyman General Mechanical Examination
An illustrated review designed to prepare practicing A/C contractors and senior year apprentices for the Journeyman's HVAC or General Mechanical Exam. Includes over 500 questions and answers from previous municipal and state certification tests.
Inspection Books

Soft-cover
Residential Inspector's Guide to Codes, Forms, & Complaints - Soft-cover

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Residential Inspector's Guide to Codes, Forms and Complaints
Must-Have for Every Successful Building Inspector & the Technicians that Assist Them

The Residential Inspector’s Guide to Codes, Forms and Complaints provides a practical guide through the tools and techniques of accurate, consistent, and efficient code violation documentation. From filing charges for non-compliance to obtaining administrative search warrants to condemning unsafe properties, inspectors today need to be able to pursue violations in an appropriate manner, but are often required to do so with minimal legal training. This valuable resource fills this gap by offering a complete set of the notices, letters, complaints, and other documents that are critical to the effective enforcement of the most common problems facing inspectors today.
Metal Trades & Welding Books

Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide

MG-007149376X
$39.95
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Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide
McGraw-Hill's Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide

Get Everything You Need to Help You Pass the Certified Welding Exams on the First Try! The Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide contains everything needed to pass the Welding Code Book and Fundamentals exams with flying colors. This career-building resource includes calculations and troubleshooting tips that equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to ace these certification tests.

DVD
Arc Welding 1 DVD

NT-B0006ZFRUM
$30.00
$24.99

Arc Welding #1 - DVD
Learn the Basic Techniques of the Fine Art of Arc Welding

Instructional video introduces the SMAW (Arc) welding process, featuring close-up welding demonstrations as seen through the welder's helmet. Covers equipment setup, welding machines, AC/DC, DCRP and DCSP, electrode holders, amperage settings and more. Descriptions and demonstrations of common welding rods are provided. An excellent video for beginners to intermediate welders. Approx. 44 min. U.S.A..

DVD
Arc Welding 2 DVD

NT-B0006ZFRUW
$30.00
$24.99

Arc Welding #2 - DVD
Learn Advanced Techniques of Arc Welding

Instructional video features in-depth demonstrations of metal preparation, joint fit up, controlling penetration and weld build up. Covers preparation and welding of corner joints, lap joints, T-joints and butt joints. An excellent video for intermediate and more advanced welders. Approx. 45 min. U.S.A.

DVD
Flux Core Arc Welding DVD

NT-B0006ZFRVG
$30.00
$24.99

Flux Core Arc Welding - DVD
FCAW - Flux Core Arc Welding for Beginners through Intermediate Welders

Instructional DVD introduces the FCAW (Flux Core) welding process, featuring close-up welding demonstrations as seen through the welders helmet. Covers both self-shielded and gas-shielded welding wires. Focuses on welder skills, demonstrating voltage and wire speed adjustments, wire extensions, gun angle, travel speed, metal preparation and joint fit-up. An excellent video for beginner and intermediate welders. Approx. 58 min. U.S.A.

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GMAW (MIG) Welding - DVD
MIG Welding for Beginners through Intermediate Welders

Instructional video introduces the GMAW (MIG) welding process, featuring close-up welding demonstrations as seen through the welder's helmet. Covers equipment setup, metal transfers, shielding gas and wires, weld joints, fundamentals and more. Demonstrations cover the fundamentals of all-position Short Circuit Transfer, welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position and much more. An excellent video for beginner and intermediate welders. Approx. 45 min. U.S.A.

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding DVD

NT-B0006ZFRU2
$24.99

Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting - DVD
Learn the Techniques of Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting

Instructional DVD is a complete guide to using a cutting torch, including close-up cutting demonstrations as seen through the welder's helmet. Covers equipment setup, torch and regulator adjustment, gas pressure settings, metal preparation, straight and vertical cuts through thick and thin metals and more. Approx. 45 min. U.S.A.

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding DVD

NT-B0006ZFRU2
$24.99

Oxy-Acetylene Welding - DVD
Learn the Fundamentals of Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Instructional DVD introduces the fundamentals of oxy-acetylene welding, including close-up welding demonstrations as seen through the welder's helmet. Covers equipment setup, weld beads and joints, torch adjustment and more. An excellent video for the beginner wanting to learn the fundamentals of welding. Approx. 42 min. U.S.A.

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Covell Welding and Metalworking DVD - TIG Welding Basics, Model# 1000-21 DVD

NT-B000VKH1OM
$39.99

TIG Welding Basics - Covell Welding & Metalworking - DVD
Learn the Basics of TIG Welding from Expert Car & Bike Builder Ron Covell

DVD covers specifics of TIG Welding Basics in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step method, explained Ron Covell, an expert welder and well-known car and bike builder. TIG Welding basics featuring close-up-video and machine setup. 80 minutes

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Covell Welding and Metalworking DVD - Working with Tubing, Model# 1000-21 DVD

NT-B000VKIYV6
$39.99

Working With Tubing - Covell Welding & Metalworking - DVD
Learn to Work with Tubing from Expert Car & Bike Builder Ron Covell

DVD covers specifics of Working with Tubing in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step method, explained Ron Covell, an expert welder and well-known car and bike builder. Working With Tubing features close-up-video, bending with hear. 95 minutes
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2009 International Plumbing Codes Handbook

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2009 International Plumbing Codes Handbook
The fast and easy way to understand the 2009 International Plumbing Code

Fully updated to reflect the changes in the International Code Council 2009 International Plumbing Code, this authoritative volume follows the International Plumbing Code chapter by chapter. Master plumber, master gasfitter, and bestselling author R. Dodge Woodson puts the International Plumbing Code and the Private Sewage Disposal Code into plain English for easy use on the job.


2009 International Plumbing Code Need to Know: The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time

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2009 International Plumbing Code Need to Know
The 20% of the Plumbing Code You Need 80% of the Time

This handy resource delivers quick access to important international plumbing and septic code information. 2009 International Plumbing Code Need To Know explains and interprets the most common International Code Council requirements. Packed with illustrations, this essential tool brings together all the elements you need to design, estimate, and install plumbing systems and equipment. Save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety using this quick reference

Code Check Plumbing - 3rd Edition

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Code Check Plumbing - 3rd Edition
An illustrated guide to the most common code questions in plumbing of single-family and two-family dwellings. This book emphasizes the basic safety principles that are at the heart of these codes. The basic codes used in Code Check Plumbing are the 2006 International Residential Code® and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code.

Plumber's Troubleshooting Guide, 2e

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Plumber's Troubleshooting Guide
Money Saving Solutions to Residential & Commercial Plumbing Problems

Now updated with the latest plumbing methods, the Second Edition of The Plumber's Troubleshooting Guide shows you how to solve many residential and commercial plumbing problems. From servicing toilets, sinks, and showers to repairing specialty fixtures, this hands-on resource uses numerous photographs, line drawings, and charts to illustrate the easiest, most effective troubleshooting techniques-presenting details on new equipment, materials, and working procedures. Filled with tip boxes, bullet lists, and handy tables to clarify all methods.


Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator

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Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Calculator
Powerful Advanced Calculator for Easy Pipe Calculations

The Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator is specifically designed for today's pipe trades professionals. No matter what pipe trade you work in, the easy to use, fast, accurate and reliable Pipe Trades Pro will help you on the jobsite or in the office. Quickly calculate Offsets, Rolling Offsets, and Cutbacks. Immediate access to Pipe Material and Type data, and Pipe Size dimensions. Calculate Volumetric Flow Rates, Pressure, Force and Area. Solve many layout math problems with built-in trigonometric functions.


Plumbing Calc Pro Professional Plumbing Math Calculator

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Plumbing Calc Pro Professional Plumbing Math Calculator
Powerful Plumbing Calculator for Easy Plumbing Calculations

The PlumbingCalc Pro is powerful, rugged and easy to use. Whether you're working on a commercial or residential project, building or remodeling, it gives you instant answers for your layout and design problems. Just enter the known variables and let the PlumbingCalc Pro crunch the numbers for you. With the PlumbingCalc Pro you always have the most-needed pipe data at your fingertips - from 1/8-Inch to 42-Inch diameters in all the common materials and schedules. Spend less time calculating, converting, and looking at charts.
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Sam Maloof - DVD

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Sam Maloof - DVD
See Sam Maloof at Work Building and See How His Furniture Embodies His Ideas on Craftsmanship, Design and Technique

Sam Maloof is one of the fathers of contemporary woodworking. Now in this DVD profile of a master craftsman, you can see Maloof at work and home, and see how his furniture embodies his ideas on craft, design, and technique. This visually rich documentary spans a week with Sam Maloof while he builds and discusses his designs, including his much imitated Sam Maloof signature rocker. Its an opportunity to savor the nuances and substance that make Sam Maloof an inspiration to woodworkers everywhere.

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