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Architectural Graphic Standards
for Residential Construction
The Architect's and Builder's Guide to Design, Planning and
Construction Details
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction
is a visual guide devoted exclusively to construction standards of
residential structures. Created exclusively for professionals
working in residential design and construction, this guide combines
key information culled from the tenth edition of Architectural
Graphic Standards with all-new material on residential design.
This special volume provides thousands of standard architectural
details and guidelines and is an easy reference for anyone designing
or constructing a residential project. From detailing foundations to
designing home theaters, home offices, and other specialty rooms,
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction is
a resource that's as efficient as it is comprehensive. |
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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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Drafting and Design for Architecture
Learn Architectural Drafting
and Design Concepts Used by Professional Architects
DRAFTING AND DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION, 9th edition
is written in a logical structure that presents architectural
drafting and design concepts in the order usually practiced by
professional architects. An emphasis on environmental safety,
protective measures, expanded coverage of construction design and
drawings and chapter objectives to alert the reader to important
concepts allow readers to hone the necessary skills to create a
complete set of drawing plans. The abundant appendices provide
important reference material, career information, mathematical
calculations, standard abbreviations and synonyms. |
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Automotive |
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ASE Test Preparation - A1-A8, P2, X1, C1, L1, L2 Automotive Exams -
5th Edition
Prepare for your ASE Exams with Test Prep
Manuals Newly Updated for 2012
Newly updated ASE Test
Preparation Manuals will help you prepare for the following exams:
A1 - Automotive Engine Repair, A2 - Automatic Transmissions and
Transaxles, A3 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles, A4 - Suspension and
Steering, A5 - Brakes, A6 - Electricity and Electronics, A7 -
Heating and Air Conditioning, A8 - Engine Performance, P2 - Parts
Specialist, X1 - Exhaust Systems, C1 - Service Consultant, L1 -
Advanced Engine Performance, L2 - Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis
Specialist. |
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ASE Truck Test Preparation -
T1-T8, E1-E3 Medium/Heavy Truck Exams - 5th Edition
Prepare for your ASE Exams with Test Prep
Manuals Newly Updated for 2012
Newly updated ASE Truck Test
Preparation Manuals will help you prepare for the following exams:
T1 - Gasoline Engines, T2 - Diesel Engines, T3 - Drive Train, T4 -
Brakes, T5 - Suspension and Steering, T6 - Electrical and Electronic
Systems, T7 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, T8 -
Preventative Maintenance, E1 - Truck Equipment Installation and
Repair, E2 - Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, E3 -
Auxilliary Power Systems Installation and Repair. |
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Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems - 4th Edition
Learn Skills Necessary to Pass Level 3
Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems Exams
This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass
Level 3 vehicle electrical and electronic systems courses or related
modules from City and Guilds, IMI and BTEC, and is also ideal for
higher level ASE, AUR and other qualifications. As electrical and
electronic systems become increasingly more complex and fundamental
to the workings of modern vehicles, understanding these systems is
essential for automotive technicians. For students new to the
subject, this book will help to develop this knowledge, but will
also assist experienced mechanics in keeping up with recent
technological advances. This new edition includes information on
developments in hybrid car technology, GPS, multiplexing, and
electronic stability/vehicle dynamics control. In full colour and
covering the latest course specifications, this is the guide that no
student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course
should be without. |
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Calculators & Equipment |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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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Construction Books |
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2012 International Code Books
Complete Line of the 2012
International Code Books and CD-ROMs
We've got the complete line of 2012 International Code Books
including the Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code,
Private Sewage Disposal Code, Mechanical Code, Fire Code, Property
Maintenance Code, Existing Building Code, Fuel Gas Code, ICC
Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities, Energy Conservation
Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Zoning Code. |
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2013 RS
Means Construction Cost Data Books
The Industry Standard For Construction Cost Estimating Data
RS Means Construction Cost Data is the Industry Standard for
estimating construction costs including, building construction,
concrete, electrical, mechanical, facilities, plumbing, landscaping,
remodeling, site work, |
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2013 National Building Cost Manual
Create Quick and Reliable Budget Estimates for
Buildings and Homes
Square foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, and
farm buildings. Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on
actual materials and design features, area, shape, wall height, number
of floors, and support requirements. New sections on square foot
costs for churches, greenhouses, and manufactured homes have been added
to this edition. Includes all the
important variables that can make any building unique from a cost
standpoint. |
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2013 National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator
Create Quick and Reliable Budget Estimates for
All Types of Renovation & Insurance Repair Projects
Current prices in dollars and cents for
hard-to-find items needed on most insurance, repair, remodeling, and
renovation jobs. All price items include labor, material, and equipment
breakouts, plus special charts that tell you exactly how these costs are
calculated. Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book
with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows
estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that
shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates. |
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A117.1-2009
- Accessible and Usable
Buildings and Facilities
The
Latest A117.1 Specifications for Accessible and
Usable Buildings and Facilities
Accommodating people with disabilities is not only
an important factor when designing buildings - it's
the law. As a result, it is imperative that you have
a solid grasp of the specifications of the
INTERNATIONAL CODES COUNCIL'S A117.1 2009 ACCESSIBLE
AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES standard, which
is designed to make sites, facilities, buildings,
and elements accessible to and usable by people with
such physical disabilities as the inability to walk,
reliance on walking aids, visual and hearing
impairments, reaching and manipulation disabilities,
lack of stamina, and extremes of physical size. This
updated edition includes a new chapter on
recreational facilities, a new section addressing
technical requirements for variable message signs
commonly used in transportation facilities, and a
number of other clarifications, revisions, and
additions that enhance the solid provisions set
forth by its predecessors. |
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AISC Steel Construction
Manual - AISC 325-11 - 14th Edition
Latest Edition
of the AISC Steel Construction Manual with AISC
325-11 Standards
This Manual is the fourteenth major update of the
AISC Steel Construction Manual, which was first
published in 1927. Replacing the 13th Edition
Manual, the 14th Edition Manual contains several
updates and revisions, including the new HP18 and
HP16 series, updated connection tables based on
increased bolt shear strength values, revised
single-plate and extended single-plate connection
design procedures, enhanced prying action procedure,
and a revised bracket plate design procedure. The
following specifications, codes and standards are
printed in Part 16 of this Manual: 2010
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings,
including the new Chapter N on QC and QA, expanded
composite design provisions, and improved
slip-critical connection provisions 2009 RCSC
Specification for Structural Joints Using
High-Strength Bolts 2010 AISC Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges An ideal
reference for engineers and plan review engineers |
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Building Codes for
Existing and Historic Buildings
Learn To Apply the International
Building Code and Existing Building Code to Historic Buildings
Written for architects, engineers,
preservation, and code enforcement professionals, this is the only
comprehensive book that examines how the International Building Code (IBC)
and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) can be applied to
historic and existing buildings. For ease of use, the book is organized to
parallel the structure of the IEBC itself, and the approach is cumulative,
with the objective of promoting an understanding of the art of applying
building regulations to the environment of existing buildings. Building
Codes for Existing and Historic Buildings begins with a discussion of the
history of building regulations in the United States and the events and
conditions that created them. |
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Code Check
Commercial
Brand New Guide
to Commercial Building Codes Updated to 2009 Codes
An
invaluable resource, trusted by builders, remodelers, and
inspectors. The most up-to-date information is presented in Code
Check's trademark straightforward style, and explained with unique
illustrations. Designed to withstand the jobsite, Code Check
Building has durable laminated pages and spiral binding. Toss it
in the truck, fasten it to your clipboard, or make room in the tool
box - just be sure to keep it within reach - you'll need it. |
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Complete Book of Framing: An
Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction
Straightforward Method To Learning Rough
Carpentry & House Framing
This straightforward,
easy-to-learn method will help framers, carpenters, and handy
homeowners build their skills in rough carpentry and framing. It
shows how to frame all the parts of a house: floors, walls, roofs,
door & window openings, and stairs - with hundreds of color
photographs and drawings that show every detail. The book gives
beginners all the basics they need to go from zero framing knowledge
to a journeyman level, and it provides valuable tips and tables for
the experienced carpenter. |
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Construction
Calculations Manual
Comprehensive Guide to
Calculations Utilized in the Construction Industry
Written by one of the
premier professionals in the field, Construction Calculations Manual
provides end users with the calculations necessary for ensuring the
on-time project delivery, within-budget projects. The proposed book
will provide an owner, planning a construction project, with
detailed calculations regarding site work, piping and pipe fitting,
cost estimation, and overall project management. The only book of
its kind on the market today, this guide gives you all essential
calculations used on the construction site. Day-to-day construction
work calculations are presented in plain easy to read language. |
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Design of Buildings
for Wind: A Guide for ASCE 7-10 Standard Users and Designers of
Special Structures
Practical State-of-the-art Knowledge
and Tools for Designing and Retrofitting Structures for Wind Loads
Provides structural and architectural engineers with the practical
state-of-the-art knowledge and tools needed for designing and
retrofitting buildings for wind loads. The book will also cover
wind-induced loss estimation. This new edition include a guide to
the thoroughly revised, 2010 version of the ASCE 7 Standard
provisions for wind loads; incorporate major advances achieved in
recent years in the design of tall buildings for wind; present
material on retrofitting and loss estimation; and improve the
presentation of the material to increase its usefulness to
structural engineers. |
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DeWalt Construction
Math Quick Check
Quick Reference Guide To The
Most Commonly Used Formulas & Construction Calculations
Get the only tool you
will ever need to tackle the most dreaded and often neglected topic
in construction - math! DEWALT CONSTRUCTION MATH QUICK CHECK:
EXTREME DUTY EDITION has identified the mathematical formulas that
are most commonly used in the construction industry and simplified
them using a clear, step-by-step approach. Topics include basic
conversions, percentages, volume calculations, framing calculations,
and more. |
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Estimating
Building Costs for the Residential & Light Commercial Contractor
Step By Step Estimating Methods for
Residential & Light Commercial Professionals
A detailed look at every construction specialty—explaining all the
components, takeoff units, and labor needed for well-organized,
complete estimates. Every contractor has a unique system for putting
a bid together... but when you submit a price, you must be prepared
to back it up with a reliable estimate. This book gives you a
step-by-step process for organizing all the information you need to
assemble an estimate you can rely on… so you’ll be competitive and
know that you’ll make a worthwhile profit. |
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Field Guide for Construction Management: Management By Walking
Around
Helps Construction
Managers Through The Trials and Tribulations of Managing Their
Projects
From any perspective, the ideal construction project is one in which
the contractor shows up on your doorstep with the right price and
all of his tools, people, and equipment ready to start, and builds
exactly what you want for the price you want and finish on schedule.
Everyone then goes away, happy as clams. This is the ideal, but it
never occurs. The world is a competitive place; to survive,
contractors must think competitively in order to win work. They must
find a way to complete a quality project for the lowest price.
Circumstances can easily derail even the best plans and contractors,
but with planning, delays and cost overruns can be minimized. This
handbook helps guide the construction manager through the trials and
tribulations of selecting, expecting, rejecting, prompting,
requiring, and documenting what the contractor produces on the
project. |
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Green Building With Concrete:
Sustainable Design and Construction
State of the Art Methodologies
for Using Concrete In Green Building Projects
From the manufacturing of cement to the rehabilitation of concrete,
this comprehensive book explains how concrete can be used for
sustainable design and construction. It offers insight into new
technological and social developments guiding the introduction of
green buildings and examines the attributes that concrete has to
offer the green building movement. The text also highlights research
on economic analysis—particularly life cycle costing—to provide a
full picture of the economic benefits of concrete. Expert
contributors from around the world offer diverse viewpoints on
global sustainability. |
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The Cornerstone Construction Reference for
Architects and Construction Professionals for Over 50 Years
Get the industry standard updated for a new age of
construction. For more than fifty years, Construction has been the
cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction
professionals and students. This new 9th edition, now called
Olin's Construction after its original author, is an invaluable
resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come.
You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods,
codes, and standards used in the design and construction of
contemporary residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. |
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Print Reading For
Construction: Residential and Commercial
Designed to Assist Students in Reading Residential and Commercial
Blue Prints
Print Reading for Construction is designed to assist students in
reading and understanding residential and commercial prints. This
practical text is suitable for vocational students, apprentices, and
building trades workers who want to increase their knowledge of
print reading and construction drawings. The combination text and
workbook presents a thorough discussion of print reading techniques,
starting with the basics of print reading and progressing to
advanced topics.. |
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Real
Resumes for Construction Jobs
Comprehensive Guide to
Writing a Resume and Finding a Job in the Construction Industry
Don't take it for granted that construction industry jobs are always
easy to get. The best jobs in any field are always the object of
intense competition! This book will show how to enter, advance in,
or exit from the construction field while speaking the lingo of the
construction industry. Resumes include jobs such as project manager,
carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason,
engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner,
sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent
contractor, and many other jobs.. |
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RS Means
Building Construction Cost Data
2013 Book
Create Quick and Reliable Building
Construction Cost Estimates with 2013 Cost Data
The most used, most quoted, most
respected unit price guide available to the construction industry.
It is the professional estimator's first choice for reliable unit
costs. Means Building Construction Cost Data 2013 Book contains unit
costs for more than 23,500 building components. These
completely-updated costs are carefully prepared from the experience
of thousands of contractors and suppliers in the twelve months just
before the book is published. The 2013 Reference Section provides
the depth of technical detail needed to estimate projects with
precision and expertise. This invaluable supplemental information is
not found in any other cost reference. |
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Electrical Books |
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Audel
Electrical Trades Pocket Manual
Hands-On Pocket Guide
Helps You Troubleshoot and Solve Electrical Problems
Helps you trouble-shoot and solve electrical problems in industrial
and commercial settings. You'll find plain-English explanations for
a wide range of electrical equipment and systems, from transformers
and switchgears to alarm and wiring systems. Use this book to
quickly access reliable information and improve your on-the-job
skills. Get useful rules of thumb and quick tricks. Discover
formulas, charts, and tables essential for plant electrical work.
Locate technical data quickly and get up to speed on everyday
electrical questions. |
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Construction
Electrician - Basic
Learn The Basics
of Being A Construction Electrician
Learn the fundamentals of Electrical Construction using the same
study materials used by the United States Navy. The United States
Navy provides some of the best technical training in the world. Navy
trained electricians are generally regarded as being among the best
trained electricians in the World. Management Science International
is proud to be able to bring this World-class training to you. The
material contained in this course occasionally refers to the U.S.
Navy but the principles are the same for civilian construction. Most
practices are based on the widely recognized National Electrical
Code®. We have carefully edited the original documents to make them
easier to read than the versions available through the U.S.
Government Printing Office. |
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Journeyman Residential Electrician
License Exam Study Guide - Notes & Review Questions 2011
New Exam
Review Guide for the Journeyman 2011 National Electrical Code Exam
In the US, almost all technical exams on electrical works are based
on the NEC. However, the NEC book itself is a 1500+ pages mega size
monster. You just won't have the time and energy to go through and
memorize everything in there. Even though the exam may allow you to
use the code book, looking up a particular item can be very time
consuming and you may run out of time real quick! This is why we
come up with this study product - we provide you with essential
knowledge and information that can be easily comprehended so that
during the actual exam you won't need to browse the code book for
answering every single question! This study notes has been written
primary for those attempting to take entry level Journeyman and/or
Residential Electrician exams. |
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Mike Holt's 2011 Master /
Contractor Comprehensive Library
Pass Your 2011 Masters
Electrical Exam The First Time with 5 Books and 21 DVD's
If you are ready to take a Masters Electrical Exam and want to pass
the first time then this program would be ideal for you. Since 1974,
National Electrical Code Expert Mike Holt has been designing
Electrical Exam Preparation programs that are effective and easy to
use. Thousands of people have passed their exams across the country
using this home study method that combines great full-color
textbooks that are easy to use, and dynamic videos of Mike and a
team of experts that bring the material to life. You will learn
Theory, Code, and Calculations and you will have a training system
that will not only help you pass your exam, but build your knowledge
to take your career to the next level. |
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Mike Holt's 2011 Journeyman
Comprehensive Library
Pass Your 2011 Journeyman
Electrical Exam The First Time with 5 Books and 18 DVD's
If you are ready to take a Journeyman Electrical Exam and want to
pass the first time then this program would be ideal for you. Since
1974, National Electrical Code Expert Mike Holt has been designing
Electrical Exam Preparation programs that are effective and easy to
use. Thousands of people have passed their exams across the country
using this home study method that combines great full-color
textbooks that are easy to use, and dynamic videos of Mike and a
team of experts that bring the material to life. You will learn
Theory, Code, and Calculations and you will have a training system
that will not only help you pass your exam, but build your knowledge
to take your career to the next level. |
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Mike Holt's 2011
Ultimate Electrical Training Library
12
Books and 23 DVD's Helps You Prepare for the Electrical Exam or for On-The-Job Tasks
This is the ideal package for your in-house training program or for
studying for your electrical exams. The Ultimate Training Library
contains comprehensive materials which, combined with Mike's dynamic
proven teaching methods allow you to learn at your own pace and in
familiar surroundings. This program has everything you'll need,
including textbooks, workbooks, DVDs, and more! Order our Ultimate
Training Library and save over $1,450! A $3078 value - you pay only
$1,595. |
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2011 NEC - National
Electrical Code
Stay Up To Date with The 2011 National Electrical Code
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 2011
NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code! |
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2013 National Electrical Estimator
Create Quick and Reliable Budget Estimates for
All Types of Electrical Projects
This year's prices for installation of
all common electrical work: conduit, wire, boxes, fixtures, switches,
outlets, loadcenters, panelboards, raceway, duct, signal systems, and
more. Provides material costs, manhours per unit, and total installed
cost. Explains what you should know to estimate each part of an
electrical system. Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version
of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows
estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video
that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost
estimates |
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2012
NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
2012 Edition of NFPA Standards
for Electrical Safety In The Workplace
Use the 2012 NFPA 70E®: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the
Workplace to avoid OSHA violations & reduce risks with effective
strategies. Electricity & its dangers are not selective--they put
both experienced & inexperienced workers at deadly risk. Every year
some 3,600 workers are permanently disabled, & on average, one
worker per day is killed. Make sure you understand & can apply the
strengthened safeguards in the 2012 NFPA 70E that can prevent
electrical injuries & deaths. Protect your workers & your business
with solid answers & advice in the 2012 NFPA 70E Handbook. Organized
to bring you life-saving answers on the spot, the 2012 NFPA 70E
Handbook starts out with a quick guide to Handbook use on the inside
covers. |
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Basics of Household Wiring - Extended Edition - DVD
DVD Illustrated Guide to
the Secrets of Home Wiring Update for 2010
Detailed DVD training program designed to teach you electrical
wiring techniques in a fast, effective way. This DVD is new for 2010
and contains an additional 30 minutes of additional training than
previous releases. The Basics of Household Wiring - Extended Edition
is the only electrical wiring tutorial of its kind that takes
challenging electrical wiring situations and makes them easy to
understand |
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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. |
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Complete Guide to Wiring - 5th Edition with DVD - Current to 2011
NEC
Best Selling
Consumer Electrical Wiring Book for Do-It-Yourselfers
The Complete Guide to Wiring has been America's very best-selling
consumer wiring book for more than a decade, with previous editions
selling more than 1 million copies. This fifth edition has been
updated to comply with 2011-2013 Electrical Codes. It also includes
an all new Home Automation chapter, as well as major revisions to
lighting and ventilation equipment hookups and new material on
working with conduit and raceways. |
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DeWalt
Electrical Licensing Exam Guide Based on the NEC 2011
Comprehensive
Guide to Mastering Various State and Local Electrical Licensing
Exams
For years, electricians and apprentices alike have turned to the
DEWALT Electrical Licensing Exam Guide for all of their licensing
exam preparation needs. With a commitment to delivering both the
need-to-know knowledge and valuable test-taking strategies to
demonstrate that knowledge, it is a comprehensive and thorough guide
to successfully mastering various state and local electrical
licensing exams. Its latest edition, based on the 2011 National
Electrical Code, is no exception. Covering Journeyman, Contractor,
Master, Maintenance, Residential and Sign licensing exams, it takes
a non-state-specific approach to its content coverage, making it a
useful tool for readers anywhere. At the core of the book's value:
proven methods for exam preparation, including study aids and tips,
examination regulations, formulas and references, and realistic
sample exams with over 500 practice questions. As a result, readers
will develop accurate expectations of what to expect in the exams,
and key techniques for passing them. |
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Electrical Calculations Manual
Calculations
Book Aimed at Working Electricians and Those Studying For Exams
This is a calculations book aimed
at working electricians and those attempting to pass the
Electrician’s Exam. Like nothing currently on the market, this
manual details and annotates key calculations electricians use in
the field. Electricians can either learn the underpinnings of the
calculation or simply "plug and chug" their way through the problem.
A final chapter provides the basics of the algebra and trigonometry
used throughout the book, and a wealth of self-tests are also
included. |
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Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide - 2011 NEC
Almost 1,000 Practice Exam Questions for the
2011 Electrician's Exam
Need help in passing the apprentice, journeyman, or master
electrician's exam? If you’re getting ready to take the electrician’s
exam and drowning in pages of tables, rules and exceptions, here’s the
book you need. You’ll find almost a thousand multiple-choice
questions to study, based on actual tests administered over the last few
years in states and counties across the U.S . The questions are written
just as they are on the exams, except the answer and an explanation is
provided below each question. You can test your knowledge as you go
through the book.
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Master Electrician's Review - Based
on the National Electrical Code 2011
Excellent Exam
Review Guide to the 2011 National Electrical Code
Get on the fast track to becoming a licensed master electrician with
this must-have book that combines realistic practice questions,
in-depth answers, and conceptual background information to form the
perfect exam review resource! Expanded and updated to reflect the
2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, the book takes on the
same clear, straightforward approach that made previous editions so
popular. Both engaging and informative, you will be invited to
examine specific topics on the master electrician licensing exam in
detail. |
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McGraw-Hills National Electrical Code Handbook 2011 Edition
27th Edition
Provides Authoritative Guidance and Analysis of 2011 NEC Regulations
Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect changes in the 2011 NEC,
McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code 2011 Handbook, 27th Edition
provides authoritative guidance and analysis to help you accurately
interpret 2011 NEC rules. The book also alerts you to matters that
will be areas of discussion with inspectors. Designed as an
essential companion to the 2011 NEC book published by the National
Fire Protection Association, this resource includes more than 1,000
diagrams and photos to supplement the material covered. Details on
the background and rationale for specific Code rules facilitate an
in-depth understanding of the meaning and application of those
rules. This must-have on-the-job reference helps your work pass
inspection the first time. |
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Mike
Holt's 2011 NEC Practice Questions Textbook
Over 1,000
Practice Questions To Help Study for Electrical Exams Based on the
2011 NEC
The purpose of the NEC Practice Questions book is to create an ideal
environment to test your NEC knowledge. The design of this book
builds your skills section by section and includes over 2,100 NEC
questions. The book includes 10 Quizzes of 100 questions each that
are in Code Order and take you through each of the nine chapters of
the NEC. There are also 10 additional quizzes where the NEC
questions are in random order in order to challenge your NEC
knowledge. There are seven Final quizzes on all chapters of the code
that are in random order that help you really get familiar with your
code book. Going through this book really builds your code knowledge
and your ability to find things quickly as you proceed. After
building your skills you can test your knowledge with the two Final
Exams in the back of the book. |
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Mike
Holt's Journeyman Simulated Exam Based on the 2011 NEC
Designed To Give
You Experience In Taking Electrical Exams Based on the 2011 NEC
This exam was designed to give you experience in taking exams under
conditions similar to the actual competency exam and to help you
determine which subjects and areas of study that you really need to
focus on. Based on the 2011 NEC, this exam covers the NEC,
Electrical Theory, and Electrical Calculations. Includes detailed
answer key. This exam is broken down into three parts: Part 1 -
Electrical Theory (100 Questions) Part 2 - National Electrical Code
(105 Questions) Part 3 - Electrical Calculations (65 Questions) |
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Mike
Holt's Master / Contractor Simulated Exam Based on the 2011 NEC
Designed To Give
You Experience In Taking Electrical Exams Based on the 2011 NEC
This exam was designed to give you experience in taking exams under
conditions similar to the actual competency exam and to help you
determine which subjects and areas of study that you really need to
focus on. Based on the 2011 NEC, this exam covers the NEC,
Electrical Theory, and Electrical Calculations. Includes detailed
answer key. This exam is broken down into three parts: Part 1 -
Electrical Theory (100 Questions) Part 2 - National Electrical Code
(105 Questions) Part 3 - Electrical Calculations (65 Questions) |
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NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2012
Edition
2012 Edition of NFPA Standards
for Electrical Safety In The Workplace
Use the 2012 NFPA 70E®: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the
Workplace to avoid OSHA violations & reduce risks with effective
strategies. Electricity & its dangers are not selective--they put
both experienced & inexperienced workers at deadly risk. Every year
some 3,600 workers are permanently disabled, & on average, one
worker per day is killed. Make sure you understand & can apply the
strengthened safeguards in the 2012 NFPA 70E that can prevent
electrical injuries & deaths. Protect your workers & your business
with solid answers & advice in the 2012 NFPA 70E Handbook. Organized
to bring you life-saving answers on the spot, the 2012 NFPA 70E
Handbook starts out with a quick guide to Handbook use on the inside
covers. |
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NFPA 70E:
Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2012
Edition
2012 Edition of NFPA Standards
for Electrical Safety In The Workplace
Use the 2012 NFPA 70E®: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the
Workplace to avoid OSHA violations & reduce risks with effective
strategies. Electricity & its dangers are not selective--they put
both experienced & inexperienced workers at deadly risk. Every year
some 3,600 workers are permanently disabled, & on average, one
worker per day is killed. Make sure you understand & can apply the
strengthened safeguards in the 2012 NFPA 70E that can prevent
electrical injuries & deaths. Protect your workers & your business
with solid answers & advice in the 2012 NFPA 70E Handbook. Organized
to bring you life-saving answers on the spot, the 2012 NFPA 70E
Handbook starts out with a quick guide to Handbook use on the inside
covers. |
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Printreading Based on the 2011 NEC
Learn How to Read
Blueprints to the 2011 National Electrical Code
This text maintains its status as the industry standard by
incorporating printreading skills and relevant 2011 NEC topics.
Large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy
learning. Numerous trade competency tests and two final exams are
included. A comprehensive glossary contains definitions of common
electrical and printreading terms. This text serves as both an
instructional tool and a valuable reference for professionals in the
field. |
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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. |
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Ugly's
Electrical References - 2011 Edition
Fully Updated to the 2011 National
Electrical Code
Ugly's 2011 Electrical References Is Designed To Be Used As An
On-The-Job Reference. Used Worldwide By Electricians, Engineers,
Contractors, Designers, Maintenance Workers, Instructors, And The
Military; Ugly's Contains The Most Commonly Required Electrical
Information In An Easy-To-Read And Easy-To-Access Format. Ugly's
Presents A Succinct Portrait Of The Most Pertinent Information All
Electricians Need At Their Fingertips |
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Fire Codes &
Related Books |
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2010 NFPA National
Fire Codes - Complete Set
18 Volume Set
Containing The Latest Editions of Over 300 NFPA Code
Standards
Over 16,000 pages of easy access to code information
plus a permanent archive with the 2010 National Fire
Codes Softbound Set. Tackle jobs confidently with
complete code and standard information that keeps
you at the forefront of safety. The comprehensive
18-volume NFC Softbound Set consolidates the latest
editions of all the nearly 300 NFPA fire,
electrical, and building safety documents, so you
have everything you need to stay up-to-code. A
time-saving Master Index help you manage this wealth
of information and pinpoint facts quickly. Stay on
the leading edge of your field with this powerful
resource. Work efficiently and effectively with
documents that reflect the latest developments,
technologies, and practices. Your 2010 NFC Softbound
Set includes 24 new 2010 editions, including such
major documents as: *NFPA 13: Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems *NFPA 20: Standard
for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection *NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code *NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and
Other Opening Protectives |
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HVAC Books |
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Blueprints and Plans For HVAC
Comprehensive Guide to Reading HVAC
Blueprints!
Read and use HVAC plans and blueprints like
today’s professionals with the latest edition of this widely popular
resource! With a focus on air conditioning drawings and hands-on
exercises that were the cornerstone of previous editions, it aims to
help readers master the basics of blueprint reading and apply their
new skills to work in the HVAC trade. This fourth edition has been
updated to reflect the increasing use of computers to develop plans
and prints, while still including all the critical areas of study,
including: using the architect's and engineer's scale, creating and
using working and construction drawings, freehand sketching and
drafting with instruments, and more! The final section of this
all-inclusive book goes beyond basic concepts, enabling users to
gain valuable skills in reading and interpreting architectural,
ductwork, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans. 336 pages. |
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Electricity for Refrigeration,
Heating and Air Conditioning
Great Study Guide for
HVAC Students and Apprentices
Ideal for students and beginning
technicians, Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating and Air
Conditioning, 7th Edition zeroes in on the basic electrical principles
necessary to understand today's modern control systems. Practical approach allows readers to focus
exclusively on the electronics information they will use in the
field, without bogging down in theory.
Newly-updated, this edition now
features all-new chapters on electrical safety, reading wiring
diagrams, and troubleshooting modern HVAC-R control systems and
circuitry. Throughout the book is
highlighted "must-know" information such as the circuits
being discussed in schematic diagrams, as well as the direction of
the current flow within circuits.
Also Available: Companion Lab
Manual with Procedures & Review Questions |
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Internet Marketing for HVAC Contractors
Advertise your HVAC
Business Online Using Website, Google, Facebook, YouTube, Angies
List, SEO and More
Your internet marketing plan just got a heck of a lot better. As an
HVAC contractor, you have the unprecedented opportunity to take
advantage of the internet marketing boom. And make a great deal of
money in the process. The problem is that most heating and air
contractors are doing it completely wrong. They're spending a
massive amount of time and money but not getting any results.
Internet Marketing for HVAC Contractors will show you a complete
click by click path to getting your business online the right way. |
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Solve Practical Math
Problems Commonly Faced By HVAC Technicians On The Job
From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition
applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of
heating and cooling technology. All math concepts use terminology
specific to the HVAC-R trade to help technicians prepare for
problems they will encounter on the job. The entire range of
mathematics problems used in the field are covered - from whole
numbers, fractions, ratio and proportion, to percentages, measures,
formulas, and trigonometry. Useful practice opportunities in the
book also help readers learn to write up estimates and bills. |
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Inspection Books |
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Black
& Decker Codes For Homeowners: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing,
Building
Make Sure That
Your Do-It-Yourself Projects Are Code Compliant
Codes are a fact of life for do-it-yourselfers, but getting good
information on codes can be a nightmare. Anyone who has ever opened
a code book (or even a code interpretation book) looking for the
answer to a building, wiring or plumbing question has found the same
thing: a lot of arcane, technical words and cross-referencing, pages
of meaningless charts, but no information that make sense |
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How To Inspect a
Home: A DIY Guide for Buyers, Sellers & Owners
Save Money By Doing Your Own Initial Home
Inspection
Buying a house? Save money by doing your own initial inspection
before calling in the professional Home Inspector for the "final"
inspection. This DIY Guide will show you how. INCLUDES CHECK SHEETS
There are bargains to be found in this market of foreclosures and
short sales. Unfortunately many houses are pretty "distressed."
Homeowners are less likely to spend money on a house that they are
going to lose or sell at a loss so the maintenance is not kept up. I
will show you how to spot potential expensive repairs and help you
"qualify" the houses you are looking at right now. When you find one
that passes this test, call in the Pro to do the full inspection and
document it in a written report. No Mystery - Find out for sure. |
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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. |
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Metal Trades & Welding Books |
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Applied Welding Engineering: Processes, Codes and Standards
Practical In-Depth Instruction
for Welding Engineers and Designers
Applied Welding Engineering:
Processes, Codes and Standards is designed to provide a practical
in-depth instruction for the selection of the materials incorporated
in the joint, joint inspection, and the quality control for the
final product. Welding Engineers will also find this book a valuable
source for developing new welding processes or procedures for new
materials as well as a guide for working closely with design
engineers to develop efficient welding designs and fabrication
procedures. |
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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.. |
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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. |
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Blueprint
Reading for the Machine Trades
Teaches Crucial Skills Necessary To Accurately Read and Interpret
Machining Blueprints
This practical workbook systematically teaches the crucial skills
that manufacturing trades students need to accurately read and
correctly interpret blueprints. Students master each new concept
through immediate hands-on problem-solving. No prior blueprint
reading knowledge is required, and no materials are required beyond
a pencil and eraser. BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TRADES, 7/e
begins with the absolute basics, then progresses to visualization,
and finally, to multiview drawings. Diverse questions are provided
to stimulate interest, including short answer, multiple choice,
true/false, and sketching. The book has proven itself in both
classroom and industrial settings, and has also been widely used for
self-teaching. This edition reflects the latest industry standards,
including ASME Y14.5-2009 and CAN3-B78.1-M83.. |
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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 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
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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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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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. |
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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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Plumbing Books |
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Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical
- 4th
Edition
Updated
to the Latest International Plumbing & Mechanical Codes
Completely
up-to-date with current code requirements, Code Check Plumbing &
Mechanical is an
invaluable guide to have on the job site! Referenced to the
International Residential Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform
Mechanical Code, it provides answers to hundreds of common
plumbing-code questions. Completely up-to-date with current code
requirements, Code Check Plumbing is an invaluable guide to have on
the job site! Referenced to the International Residential Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanic Code, it provides answers
to hundreds of common plumbing-code questions. |
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Internet Marketing
for Plumbers
Advertising and Marketing Your
Plumbing Company Online Using a Website, Google, Facebook, YouTube,
Angie's List, LinkedIn, Search Engine Optimization and More!
Internet Marketing for Plumbers shows you how your plumbing company
can take advantage of the revolution in online marketing. You won't
find a bunch of outdated marketing theory in this book. What you
will find is a supremely practical guide to improving your bottom
line by only focusing on proven internet marketing techniques.
Internet Marketing for Plumbers will help you jump start your
company and increase your bottom line – one click at a time. |
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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. |
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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
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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