Synopses & Reviews
Electrical Wiring - Residential is a trusted resource for information on all aspects of house wiring, having been adopted as an essential component of numerous national training programs. One of the best selling books on residential wiring on the market for more than a decade, Electrical Wiring - Residential features hundreds of examples, calculations, plus full-color wiring diagrams, illustrations, and photos while conforming to the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC«). The book explains the Code's new metric numbering system while utilizing both metric and the prevalent English system. The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of wire sizing, load calculations, and wiring diagrams. It then proceeds to address relevant NEC« rules and requirements, room by room, through an entire home. Discussion of the unique considerations of wiring a home for the handicapped, as well as an introduction to today's state-of-the-art home automation wiring, is also featured. A useful list of major electrical appliance manufacturers' web sites is provided in an appendix. When used together with the NEC«, Electrical Wiring - Residential offers its readers an unparalleled, hands-on learning experience.
Synopsis
The Fifteenth Edition of this trusted resource is completely updated to the 2005 National Electrical Code?, and provides aspiring electricians the necessary foundation for learning all aspects of house wiring in order to 'meet Code.' The most comprehensive book of its kind on the market, Electrical Wiring Residential walks readers, room by room, through the proper wiring of a typical new residence, and features a complete set of full size plans and specifications that shows how Code requirements are applied throughout actual installations. This book explains and follows the NEC? using the metric system, and presents an ample quantity of electrical formulas that electricians need to know to be successful and competent on-the-job.
Synopsis
Electrical Wiring - Residential is a trusted resource for information on all aspects of house wiring, having been adopted as an essential component of numerous national training programs. One of the best selling books on residential wiring on the market for more than a decade, Electrical Wiring - Residential features hundreds of examples, calculations, plus full-color wiring diagrams, illustrations, and photos while conforming to the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC
About the Author
Ray C. Mullin: Former electrical instructor for the Wisconsin Schools of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education. Former member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Currently a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, Electrical Section. He has served on the NFPA Code Making Panel 4 of the National Electrical Code. Completed electrical apprenticeship training program. Worked as journeyman and supervisor for residential, commercial, and industrial installations. Taught electrical apprentice and journeyman course. Conducted numerous technical and Code seminars. He has written many articles that have appeared in electrical trade publications and has done consulting to electrical equipment manufactureres on legal issues. He has served on the Executive Board of the Western Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and serves on the Electrical Commission in home town. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Colorado State University.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 General lnformatlon for Electrical lnstallatlons UNIT 2 Electrical Symbols and Outlets UNIT 3 Determlnlng the Required Number and Locatlon of Lightlng and Small Appliance Circuits UNlT 4 Conductor Sizes and Types.Wring Methods.Wire Connections.Voltage Drop, and Neutral Sizing for Services UNlT 5 Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Receptacle Bonding, and Induction Heating Resulting from Unusual Switch Connections UNlT 6 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage Detectors UNIT 7 Luminaires (Fixtures).Ballasts and Lamps UNlT 8 Lightlng Branch-Circuit for the Front Bedroom UNIT 9 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Master Bedroom UNIT 10 Lightlng Branch. Circuit-Bathrooms, Hallway UNIT 11 Lighting Branch-Circuit-Front Entry.Porch UNIT 12 Lighting Branch-Circuit and Small Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen UNIT 15 Lightlng Branch-Circuit for the Living Room UNIT 14 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Study/Bedroom UNlT 15 Dryer Outlet and Lighting Circuit for the Laundry.Powder Room. Rear Entry Hall and Attic UNIT 16 Lighting Branch-Circuit for the Garage UNIT 17 Recreation Room UNIT 18 Lightlng Branch Circuit, Receptacle Circuits for Workshop UNIT 19 Special-Purpose Outlets. Water Pump. Water Heater UNIT 20 Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges.Counter-Mounted Cooking Units and Wall-Mounted Ovens UNIT 21 Special-Purpose Outlets - Food Waste Disposers and Dishwashers UNlT 22 Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling Heat/Vent/Lights, Attic Fans, and the Hydromassage Tubs UNIT 23 Special Purpose Outlets - Electric Heating, Air Conditioning UNIT 24 Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems UNlT 25 Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems UNlT 26 Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems UNIT 27 Service-Entrance Equipment UNlT 28 Overcurrent Protection-Fuses and Circuit Breakers UNIT 29 Service-Entrance Calculations UNIT 30 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths UNIT 31 Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems UNIT 32 Standby Power Systems. Specifications for Electrical Wrok - Single Family Dwelling Appendix IAEI Membership Application Form Key Terms Websites Index Plans for Single-Family Dwelling