Electrical Wiring Residential

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Edition: 17th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2011-01-01
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E, updated to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Coder, is a bestselling book that will help you learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes. This book uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians. With coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as today's important concepts such as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, 2011 NECr requirements for house wiring, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems, you can feel confident you are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. A unique feature of ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E is the sets of plans in the back of the book that offers you opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements, making this an ideal resource for those who will work in the residential electrical industry. This book also contains updated Illustrations coordinated with the latest NECr regulations.

Table of Contents

General Information for Electrical Installations
Electrical Symbols and Outlets
Determining the Required Number of Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets, and Small-Appliance Branch Circuits
Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, and Neutral Conductor Sizing for Services
Conductor Identification, Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Bonding/Grounding of Wiring Devices, Induction Heating
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage Current Interrupters
Luminaires Ballasts, and Lamps
Lighting Branch Circuit for the Front Bedroom
Lighting Branch Circuit for the Master Bedroom
Lighting Branch CircuitùBathrooms, Hallway
Lighting Branch CircuitùFront Entry, Porch
Lighting Branch Circuit and Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen
Lighting Branch Circuit for the Living Room
Lighting BCranch Circuit for the Study/Bedroom
Dryer Outlet, Lighting and Receptacle Circuits for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic
Lighting Branch Circuit for the Garage
Recreation Room
Lighting Branch Circuit, Receptacle Circuits for Workshop
Special-Purpose OutletsùWater Pump, Water Heater
Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit G, and Wall-Mounted Oven
Special-Purpose OutletsùFood Waste Disposer, Dishwasher
Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling Heat/Vent/Lights, the Attic Fan, and the Hydromassage Tub
Special-Purpose OutletsùElectric Heating, Air Conditioning
Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems
Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems
Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems
Service-Entrance Equipment
Overcurrent ProtectionùFuses and Circuit Breakers
Service-Entrance Calculations
Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths
Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems
Standby Power Systems
Residential Utility Interactive Photovoltaic Systems
Specifications for Electrical WorkùSingle-Family Dwelling
Appendix
IAEI Membership Application Form
Key Terms
Web Sites
Index (Code and Subject)
Plans for Single-Family Dwelling
Sheet 1 of 10 Basement Plan
Sheet 2 of 10 Floor Plan
Sheet 3 of 10 South (Front) Elevation; Window Schedule, Door Schedule
Sheet 4 of 10 East (Right) Elevation; Interior Elevations
Sheet 5 of 10 North (Rear) Elevation; Plot Plan
Sheet 6 of 10 West (Left) Elevation; Room Finish Schedule
Sheet 7 of 10 Section A-A
Sheet 8 of 10 Electrical Basement Plan
Sheet 9 of 10 Electrical Floor Plan
Sheet 10 of 10 Code Requirements for Swimming Pool Wiring
Blank Floor Plan First Floor
Blank Floor Plan Basement
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