Mastering the NEC 2008
12 Volume DVD Set
Prepares you for
On-The-Job as well as
Training your for
Passing The Electricians Exam
with Mark Shapiro
Prepares You For
On-The-Job and Passing Your Electrical Exam.
There's no way you can memorize everything in
the 2008 National Electrical Code. But if you understand
why and what is intended, you will be better prepared to remember
the details you need for every day use. The Mastering
the NEC 2008 12 Volume DVD Set will help you understand the
2008 National Electrical Code and will assist you in passing your
electrical exams.
Mastering the NEC DVDs are designed
to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and
maintenance personnel understand the 2008 NEC. You can use
it to prepare to pass your Electrical Exams or use it to
train and re-train your electrical staff.
The twelve DVDs are packed with updated
information that affects your daily work. Twelve information packed
DVD modules cover all of the important information Electricians need
to know on the job, or to pass the Electricians Exam.
Mark Shapiro is a former member of the
National Electric Code Committee. He has more than 25 years of
experience inspecting residential, commercial, industrial and
institutional electrical work for code compliance, reviewing plans,
and teaching the NEC - in addition to his experience as an
electrician. Mark draws on this vast experience to help you
understand what the NEC says and how to use it.
DVD
Mastering the NEC 2008 12 vol. DVD Set
All 12 DVD's
Below are Included In
The Set:
Basic
Electric DC Calculation -
DVD # 1
Understand Electrical Theory
Being an Installer vs. Being an Electrician
What is Electricity?
Amps
Volts & Resistance
Hydraulic Analogy
Ohm's Law
Wattage & Power
Ohm's Law & Power Formula Combined
Series Circuits
Power In Series Circuits
Parallel, Series/Parallel
Voltage
Amperage & Resistance in Parallel Circuits
Single Phase Neutrals
Open Neutrals in 120V Circuits
Neutrals in 3-Phase Circuits
Basic
Electric AC Calculation -
DVD # 2
AC vs. DC
Single Phase & Three Phase Power
Single phase 120/240 Volt Power Systems
3 Phase Systems: 480 & 480/277 Volt Grounded & Ungrounded
240/120 Volt
3-Phase Delta & 208/120 Volt
3-Phase Wye.
3-Phase Power Calculations
Voltage Drop, Power Factor
Motor Efficiency
Single Phase Transformers
3-Phase Transformers
Single Phase Neutral Current Hazards
3-Phase Wye Systems
Harmonics
Residential Wiring Code -
DVD # 3
Receptacle Requirements
Kitchen & Bathroom Receptacles
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
Lights
Switches & Fixtures
Appliances
Ranges & Dryers
Protection of Cables
Branch Circuit & Receptacle Loads
Maximum Permitted Loads
Clearances
Services
Smoke Alarms
Requirements Affecting Existing Houses
Residential Service Calculations -
DVD # 4
General vs. Optional Calculation Methods
Dwelling Unit Square Footage
Appliance Circuits
Air Conditioners
Window vs. Central A/C Load Calculations
Sample General Calculation
Use of Demand Factors & Deductions
Overall Service Size
Sample Optional Calculation
Electric Range Calculations
Sample Multi-Family Dwelling Load Calculation
Multi-Family Dwelling Using the Optional Calculation Method
Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations -
DVD # 5
Calculated vs. Estimated Loads
Office Suite Calculation, Calculating Lightning Loads
Recessed, Track & Supplementary Lighting
Calculating Non-Lighting Loads
Demand Factors, Branch Circuit & Feeder Sizing
Commercial Cooking Equipment: Restaurants
Feeder & Service Neutral Sizing
Store Calc
Motor Feeder Calc
Industrial Building Calc
Industrial Service Conductor Sizing
Welder Branch Circuits & Feeder Calc
Ampacities & Derating -
DVD # 6
Ampacity Tables
Insulation Ratings
Number of Conductors
Wiring Insulation Dictionary
Ampacity Table Values & Footnotes, Ambient Temp
Corrections
Derating Factors & Examples
Derating vs. Conduit Fill
Maintaining Spaces Between Conduits
Derating & Neutrals
Ampacity vs. Overcurrent Protection
Overcurrent Protection for Receptacle vs. Lighting Circuits
60°, 70°, 90°C Insulation Application Limitations
Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
-
DVD # 7
Overcurrent Protection
Protection of Transformer Secondary Conductors
Standard Fuse & Circuit Breaker Sizes
Feeder Tap Rules
Overcurrent Protection for Transformers Equal to or Less Than
600 Volts
Transformer Overcurrent Protection for Transformers Over 600
Volts and Transformer Secondaries
Transformer Tap Rules
Multiple Transformer Taps
Continuous Load Calculations: Conductor Size vs. Fuse or
Circuit Breaker Size
Derating & Overcurrent Protection
Ground-Fault Protection
Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services -
DVD # 8
Understanding Electrical System Grounding
System Grounding vs. Equipment Grounding
Current Flow in a Grounding System
Definitions of Grounding Terms
Table 250.66 vs. Table 250.122
Grounding Electrodes
Ground Rods
Equal Potential Grounding
Sizing of Service Grounding Conductors
Which Electrical Systems Require Grounding
Grounding Services
Service Equipment & Raceway Bonding
Installation of Grounding Electrode Conductors
Separately Derived Systems
Grounding & Bonding for Distribution Transformers & Generators
Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment -
DVD # 9
Principles of Safe Equipment Grounding
Recognized Grounding Connectors
Receptacle Grounding
Connections to Boxes & Receptacles Isolated Ground Receptacles
Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors
Sizing for Parallel Conduit Runs
Sizing for Voltage drop
Code Recognized Grounding Conductors
Hazardous Location Grounding
Grounding of Transformer Secondaries
Grounding Circuits at Separate Buildings
Range & Dryer Grounding
Grounding Old Two-Wire Installations
Raceways,
Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions -
DVD # 10
Definitions
Conduit Fill & Tables
Percentage Fill & Excessive Heat, Wire & Conduit Dimension
tables
Conduit Fill for Mixed Conductor Sizes
Outlet Box Wire Fill
Pull Box Sizing
Cabinet & Panel Wiring Spaces
Splicing & Passing through Panelboard & Disconnects
Calculating the Expansion & Contraction of PVC Conduits
Fittings that allow for Movement
Motor
Circuits: Understanding Article 430 -
DVD # 11
Example Typical Motor Nameplate: Horsepower, Voltage, Service
Factors, Code Letters & Amperages
Motor Amperage
Voltage & Service Factor
Example of a Typical Motor Circuit
Table of 430.147 to 430.151
Motor Circuit Conductor Sizing
Motor Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Sizing Fuses & Circuit Breakers
Motor Feeder Protection
Motor Control Circuits
Motor Controllers
Motor Control Centers
Motor Circuit Calculations
Understanding the Second Half of the Code -
DVD # 12
Emergency vs. Standby Systems
Permitted Sources of Power for Emergency Systems
Exit Lights & Emergency Lights, Separate Emergency Wiring
Systems
Separate Conduit Systems & Transfer Switches
Places of Public Assembly, Hazardous Location Fundamentals
Class I Hazardous Locations, Permitted Wiring Methods
Class II Hazardous Location Fundamentals
Intrinsically Safe Wiring
Class I, Zone Locations
Gasoline Dispensing Stations
Paint Spray Booths
Health Care Facilities
Swimming Pools
Hot Tubs
Spas, Fountains
Grounding & Bonding Around Pools
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