Residential Wiring Systems & Facilities Related Books and DVDs

2008 NEC Pocket Guide Set LE-08NEC-PGSet $64.00 $56.95

For fast, convenient access to the latest NEC requirements for one-, two-, and multiple-family dwellings, nothing tops the 2008 NEC Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations. Specially designed for installers, it presents provisions in the same order they're applied during a typical installation to save you hours of reference time on every job.

Implement the latest safeguards for electrical safety correctly and efficiently with this go-anywhere resource.

Small enough to fit into your toolbox, the Pocket Guide provides actual Code extracts for:

• Grounding
• Branch circuits, feeder, and service calculations
• Overcurrent protection
• Switches
• Plus scores of other applications

Softcover - 504 pages

This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. - more

Great for everyone from home enthusiasts to professional engineers and technicians, the convenient take-along size is as perfect for professionals working out in the field as it is for hobbyists tinkering in the basement.

Audio/Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide packs over 200 illustrations that clarify all the methods, procedures, and tools you need to successfully tackle even the most complex installation job.

Author Stephen Lampen, an industry pro, anticipates and answers your every question on analog and digital audio, analog and digital video, including high definition video cabling; connectors; using Category 5, 5e, and 6 to carry audio and video; installation; and much more.

Updated and Expanded for 2010! -

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.

This specialized resource begins by covering 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. It has been updated to reflect the very latest technology and industry trends and is ideal both as a training manual and reference guide;  - more

It’s cross-referenced to the current National Electric Code, which is updated every three years, mandating the revision of Code Check: Electrical. - more

Written by nationally known security expert Bill Phillips, The Complete Book of Home, Site, and Office Security is the only book that offers:
Detailed, expert answers on every major security issue, from automobile theft prevention, to closed-circuit TV and video systems, to safes and vaults, to terrorism threats

Written without technical jargon and packed with at-a-glance charts, checklists, and illustrations as well as sample contracts and agreements, this indispensable guide focuses on choosing, installing, and troubleshooting security devices and systems, and offers up practical advice on starting and running a security consulting business.

Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for selecting, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-tech security systems and devices along with insider information on locks and other protective equipment. - more

Nothing is more essential in the construction industry than reading blueprints, and this pocket reference is the best of the best!

Covering a multitude of trade industries, the DEWALT® Blueprint Reading Professional Reference gives plumbers, carpenters, roofers, electricians, flooring installers, and others access to all the important information.

Readers will learn how to read and understand blueprints, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC & mechanical plans, electrical plans, and more. A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations is also included for those on-the-job situations when a quick refresher is a must! - more

The DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference is the perfect resource for installers and service technicians. It covers the design, installation, testing and troubleshooting of teledata, computer, internet, fiber optics, audio, video and other cabling applications.

Revised and updated to include CAT-6 specifications, the DEWALT Datacom Professional Reference also contains charts, graphs, tables and wiring diagrams involving networks and networking, installation guidelines, Ethernet, broadband applications, interfaces, connectors, software code conversions and more.

The Ultimate Code Reference for Electrical Installations

An absolute must-have for anyone working with residential electrical systems, the DEWALT Electrical Code Reference illustrates hundreds of the most common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns providing the critical information needed to get the job done right--the first time.

Based on the 2005 and 2008 National Electrical Code® , this book covers everything from branch circuits to panel board wiring to conductor ampacity tables and more.

With a compact format that fits perfectly in a toolbox and a quick-reference format that makes important information easy to find, this book is the perfect job site companion. And because it is updated to reflect the very latest industry standards, this is the ultimate reference for electrical installations. - more

The DEWALT Electrical Professional Reference 2008 Edition has been revised to reflect the regulations and requirements contained in the National Electrical Code® 2008.

With user-friendly charts, diagrams, formulas and tables on many aspects of designing and installing electrical services, this book also includes valuable information on ampacity, motors, controllers, overload protection, raceways, wiring, voltage, lighting and much more.

As the number one pocket reference guide in the industry, this is a must-have for professional building and technical trade contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects alike. - 2005 version also available >> more.

Technicians have been asking for this reference material for years. DEWALT’s Security, Sound and Video Professional Reference covers everything you need for working in these fields including installation requirements, formulas, technical data and specifications, and maintenance forms.

Plus charts, tables and graphs that encompass subjects such as sensor application, speaker impedance, voltage drops, satellite television, symbols, definitions, troubleshooting tips and much, much more.

The Reference Guide for Electrical Wiring Installations
by Paul Rosenberg

Filled with hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that are clear and easy to find, Wiring Diagrams Professional Reference covers outlets, switches, lighting, motors and controls, power distribution, transformers, grounding, low voltage and hazardous locations, plus much more!

Basic wiring guidelines and specifications are also included to make this as valuable a tool as wire cutters. - more

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Get fast, accurate measurements for all your on-site linear, area and volume estimates. Built-in functions automatically calculate and store square footage, cubic volumes and more for up to 9 different areas. Works and converts in all U.S. and Metric units.
Weighs just 3 lbs. and includes new kickstand. - more

Author Mark N. Shapiro has created this quick reference guide especially for those involved in the construction, inspection, cabling, and testing of Datacom systems.

With its informative do’s and don’ts, helpful tips, symbol explanations, clear illustrations, Code clarifications, tables and diagrams, and extensive glossary all in a color-coded, tabbed format, the Datacom reference guide is relied upon by data communications professionals throughout the country..

Although it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket, the essential Doctor Watts Datacom reference guide is packed with detailed information. - more

Packed with all the UPDATED information from the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2008 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians.

Dr. Watts (2008) - 10 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-10pk $109.95 Dr. Watts (2008) - 25 Pack LE-WM-08DrWatts-25pk $249.95

Many new NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples make this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity.

This shirt-pocket guide is loaded with essential information for everyday reference; it's heavy laminated pages and built-in tabs make it sturdy and durable.

2008 version encompasses new pages of:

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples (see 2005 version here)

Electrical Grounding and Bonding -

Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this new book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding.

It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing.

Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding.

A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding. - more

Electrical Inspection Manual, 2008 Edition -

Ideal for electrical designers, installers, inspectors, project managers and contractors wanting to get the job done right the first time!

Written by a certified electrical inspector and endorsed by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the Electrical Inspection Manual carefully reviews the items inspectors are required to check on all types of electrical installations.

Comes with a CD-ROM of over 70 blank checklists ready for immediate use!

Updated for the 2008 National Electrical Code®, this book contains over 70 checklists for residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, including special occupancies, fire alarm circuits, and more. Fully illustrated chapters explain significant tasks, define terms, outline key questions, and provide a concise overview of the electrical inspection process.  - more

Designed to cover essential electrical materials information, the book introduces each material with a photograph and a description. Electrical Materials then progresses to include information on where the part is most commonly seen and how it is used, in addition to its limitations.

When appropriate, relevant National Electrical Code articles are noted, so readers have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a meaningful way, using the leading industry standard. With a straightforward, concise writing style, this book will serve as a valuable training tool, reference book, or supplement to learning the NEC. - more

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This new edition has been reorganized to provide coverage of key electrical concepts at the beginning of the text. Other chapters have been expanded to include greater coverage on personal protective equipment, NFPA 70E, basic first aid, test instruments, printreading, and programmable logic relays. - more
Instructor's Resource Guide Available

Electrical Studies for Trades, 4E -

ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, 4th EDITION is ideal for current and future service technicians in fields such as air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management who require practical knowledge of electricity.

This book begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts rather than introducing complex mathematical calculations. From this starting point, readers proceed directly to "must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a variety of common switch connections.

Different types of electrical power panels are also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and circuit protectors, as well as an introduction to transformers and three-phase and single-phase motors, rounds out the comprehensive coverage. - more

Electrical Systems Based on the 2008 NEC -

Designed for use by journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, and others, this authoritative text is recognized in the industry for providing a comprehensive overview of the National Electrical Code®.

Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its application to wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protection devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, calculations, and more.

The CD-ROM included with the textbook contains Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, media clips, and more

Electrical Wiring Residential - 16E -

This bestselling book has already helped tens of thousands of readers to learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes, and it is now updated to comply with the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Electrical Wiring Residential, 16E uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide readers step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians.

With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and 2008 NEC requirements for house wiring, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures.

A complete set of residential building plans is also included, - more

Designed for quick reference at any job site, the Electrician's Troubleshooting and Testing Pocket Guide enables electricians using portable meters to test, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and systems.

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

Designed to give readers the “building blocks” of electricity concepts, the sequence of topics and practical applications in this book will provide a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more!

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition follows the same user-friendly approach that made previous editions so effective, while incorporating updates based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®.

Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this is an ideal choice for a first course in basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations. - more

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction.

This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code®, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance.

Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations. - more

The 2006 International Residential Code® applies to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high.

This reference brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions required - A comprehensive code for homebuilding.

It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs. - more

These helpful study aides provide code users, students and exam candidates with an effective, time-tested method for study and information retention. Code Flash Cards are powerful learning tools that can help any student at any level. They can be used anytime, anywhere, and were prepared and reviewed by code experts to ensure accuracy and quality. This comprehensive set of flash cards references over 225 key sections of the 2006 IRC. (225 cards)

Laser Dimension Master -

Forget the cumbersome tape measure! Use the Laser Dimension Master to measure interior distances with the press of a button!

Just aim & shoot to get an instant digital readout. Measure with 99% accuracy up to 50 feet. Carry it in your pocket or briefcase, in the office or out in the field. - more

There's no way you can memorize everything in the 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.

Mastering the NEC DVDs are designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.

Each volume runs from 75 to 95 min. each and are packed with updated information that affect your daily work. - more
 

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Guard against electrical malfunctions and failures with the 2006 NFPA 70B!

Preventive maintenance is the key to reducing accidents, saving lives, and avoiding costly breakdowns and work stoppages.

Updated to reflect the latest industry developments and safety strategies, the 2006 NFPA 70B is your best guide for creating and administering an effective Electrical Preventive Maintenance program (EPM).

• A new chapter on personal safety
• A new chapter on SCADA maintenance
• A new chapter on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Plus many new test report forms and check list forms. - more

NFPA 73: Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings helps safety officials identify potential hazards in existing electrical systems in:

• One- and two-family homes
• Multi-family dwellings with three or more units
• Mobile homes
• Manufactured homes

Protect against fire and shock hazards more efficiently!

Make sure you're working with the latest facts...inspect electrical systems in existing dwellings more efficiently with the latest NFPA 73! - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems has been developed for those involved in design, installation, or inspection of electrical systems in new and existing dwellings.

This sixth edition covers the subject in detail and provides information relative to application of not only the 2005 National Electrical Code, but also Part VIII of the 2006 International Residential Code.

Every effort has been made to update the references and material in this book to be consistent with those code editions. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program
For over twenty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success.

The One- and Two-Family Study Guide has been painstakingly updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations. - more

The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices. Common scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Specified electrical requirements are in accordance with the National Electrical Code^®.  - more

Instructional 'Resource Guide' also available

Completely updated to reflect changes in the 2008 NEC®, this text maintains its status as the industry standard by incorporating printreading skills and relevant 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. - more

This has become the standard in industry by incorporating print reading skills and relevant topics of the National Electrical Code^®.

With new changes to the 2005 NEC^® reflected throughout, large illustrations organize and simplify complex topics for easy learning. A comprehensive Glossary contains definitions of common electrical and printreading terms.

This text serves as an instructional tool and valuable reference for professionals in the field. - more

Printreading for Installing and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems -

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.

A CD-ROM is included at the back of the book. - more

This text/workbook with CD-ROM presents basic elements of print reading and provides print reading experience in residential construction.

The entire process of print reading, from working drawings and printmaking techniques to reading and interpreting finished plans, is covered in detail. Content is applicable to a variety of building trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

The fifth edition has been updated to include coverage in the areas of green building technology and construction, residential fire protection, sustainable energy systems, the latest print production technology, and expanded building trade roles, materials, and methods.   Two sets of prints are included - more

Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction - Part 2

New content areas include sustainable construction, project delivery systems, construction professionals, building information modeling (BIM), zoning and permitting, fireproofing, green building technology, & LEED® certification. - more

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Residential Construction Academy: Facilities Maintenance -

Using step-by-step photos as often as possible to convey important tasks, this book will train the residential facilities handyman in all the responsibilities of the job!

A refreshingly easy-to-read writing style and a straightforward approach to maintenance, repair, and replacement within residential facilities combine to communicate common maintenance tasks in the areas of carpentry, wiring, groundskeeping, appliance repair, plumbing, and HVAC.

Safety for each task is addressed, as well as important employability skills for success on the job.

No-nonsense Information on tasks for which maintenance personnel should seek assistance and refer the problem to a professional, are also highlighted. - more

Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring -

With the same innovative "hands-on" approach and task-focused organization that made the first edition so popular, Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 2E has been updated to reflect the most current electrical wiring practices in use, including the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Designed to highlight the principles and practices used in the installation of a residential electrical wiring system, as well as how to effectively put them into practice, this book provides a valuable resource for learning the basic skills required of an entry-level electrician.

Beginning with the preparation and planning tasks and moving forward to cover service entrances and equipment, rough-in and trim-out, and concluding with a section on maintenance and troubleshooting, the topics progress logically to provide readers with a strong sense of the tasks involved in a residential wiring project, from start to finish. - more

The residential integration industry is enjoying unprecedented growth in the installation of cutting edge technologies in today's homes.

This book addresses this virtual tidal wave of consumer-driven expectations and needs by providing readers with an all-inclusive source of information on computer networks, communications, home automation, cabling, wiring, and more.

It creatively blends the theory of different applications such as voice, data, video, security, and home automation with the basics of residential construction into one comprehensive guide.

Coverage is aimed at providing readers with an understanding of how separate systems can be linked into a unified functional network that is accessible from multiple locations. - more

Residential Integrator's Certification is a practical guide to home network design, hardware, installation, and configuration for all the major wired and wireless systems.

Whether working for one of the specialized firms that install and service only one or two home technologies (cable and satellite television hookups, for example), or for a broad-based systems integrator that supplies total network solutions, the knowledge in this text, confirmed by the CompTIA HTI+ Certification or CEDIA certification, will assure multiple career opportunities in an expanding technological field.

Features extensive learning tools, including chapter objectives, review questions, hands-on projects and case projects that help readers use and better retain the concepts they have learned. - more

Residential integrators are often tasked with the responsibility of representing the company's mission, structure, attitude, and professionalism.

This book covers the specific customer relationship skills that residential integrators need to be successful in the industry.

In-depth coverage begins with a definition of excellent service as a critical component for personal and professional success. Effective communication is then defined for face-to-face, telephone, email, and written interactions.

Aspects of the client-employee relationship are also covered in detail, followed by the importance of client satisfaction to ensure that the relationship remains strong after an installation is complete. - more

From operations turnover and document review to critical path analysis and the final project schedule, this complete guide to the management of residential integration projects breaks the planning down to eight basic steps.

Comprehensive coverage features detailed job descriptions for each member of the team, from project manager and lead installer to basic installer and technician.

Readers will learn how to define and estimate a project, develop a scope plan, write a scope statement, store project documents, and more as they develop a solid foundation for understanding project management in the context of the residential integration industry. - more

Residential Printreading covers common residential construction materials and techniques and relates this information to various residential prints using a fundamental approach.

Print reading and construction practices are presented in the sequence that occurs on an actual job site - from property layout and excavation through finish installation.

Five sets of plans included in the Prints Folder provide authentic printreading experiences. The prints include drawings and related construction documents for a contemporary one-story house, a two-story tract house, a one-story ranch house, a large colonial house, and a contemporary multistory house. - more

This New Edition has been thoroughly updated to cover all aspects of residential wiring systems. Concise text and large illustrations are specifically designed to clearly explain the installation and maintenance of residential wiring.

The main focus of the book is on installing fixtures, switches, and wiring, and the safety procedures required when working on residential wiring. The text also covers the latest technology in service entrances, low voltage systems, troubleshooting residential electrical systems, and system design.

This new edition also includes information on the latest NFPA 70E and OSHA standards. - more

A Practical Guide Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®

The third edition of Residential Wiring is a practical introduction to the general wiring principles, methods, installations, calculations, and service equipment used in 90% of dwellings.

Covering actual construction practices for installing electrical systems in one- and two-family dwellings, the text combines in-depth instruction of 2008 NEC rules with detailed, hands-on information about residential wiring practices and full color illustrations to make this an accessible and reader-friendly textbook.

Outlining the steps and precautions needed to install power wiring, residential smoke detectors, and systems covered in Article 800 of the NEC, the text addresses specific challenges room by room, including AFCI protection for bedrooms, small-appliance branch circuits for kitchen and dining rooms, and GFCI protection for bathrooms, and more..

Residential Wiring to the 2008 NEC -

Includes a CD-ROM with an interactive study center that helps you retain what you've learned, and study for the electrician's exam. - more

Simplified Residential Wiring, Dr. Watts -

Step-by-step reference guide to help you understand everyday home electrical wiring projects

Common codes which pertain to these projects are referenced and, of course, Dr. Watts will assist you throughout with helpful advice and tips.

Safety first! Remember, electricity is dangerous and potentially lethal.  - more

$132.45  $121.95 LE-IA357009-08NEC 2008 NEC Softcover + 2008 Soares Book Combo

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

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.

Meticulously updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code, this 10th edition authoritatively reviews each topic from the perspectives of the enforcers. That’s like having a free pass handed to you.

The work accomplished by the NEC Grounding and Bonding Task Group resulted in language that is more prescriptive and a streamlined approach to application and terminology. - more

Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologies…design implementation techniques…energy conservation…the economics of solar power systems…passive solar heating power…and more

Proven Design, Installation, and Inspection Techniques for Residential Electrical Systems – Updated for the 2008 NEC^®!

Stallcup’s^® One and Two Family Dwellings presents an all-encompassing view of wiring methods used in residential electrical systems to ensure the accurate interpretation and application of electrical requirements as listed in the 2008 National Electrical Code^®.

Taking a unique three-pronged approach to the topic, the text introduces readers to design, installation, and inspection techniques of electrical systems, correlating dwelling unit requirements for easy comprehension. To move readers seamlessly through the material, sections of the Code have been listed where appropriate for fast reference and review. - more

Test Instruments -

This comprehensive new text provides an overview of typical electrical test instruments used for installation tests, process equipment operation, quality control, and troubleshooting activities.

Common electrical measurements are presented with an overview of measurement principles and procedures that feature:

• Over 80 common test instruments with various applications

• Personal protective equipment based on National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical safety in the Workplace

• Photographs that depict applications typically found in the field - more

Step-by-step applications show how to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems. Activities provide hands-on experience in solving troubleshooting problems.

This third edition includes new and expanded coverage in the following areas: Alternative Energy Solutions, NFPA 70E® requirements, and Motor Nameplate Interpretation.

Each textbook includes a CD-ROM designed for self-study. It includes interactive Quick Quizzes® for each chapter, an Illustrated Glossary, and Reference Material.

Textbook, Workbook and Transparencies available: - more

Packed with over 200 illustrations, the book includes step-by-step procedures for testing and replacing parts… instructions for reading wiring diagrams… charts with troubleshooting solutions… advice on using tools and test meters... safety techniques… and more...

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A 'must-have' Electrical Reference for anyone that does Electrical Work - keep one in the Office and one on the Truck!

Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.

Ugly's Electrical References book is a popular pocket-sized book used by electricians. It is a code-filled reference based on the 2008 NEC. - more

 
 
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