Modern Residential Wiring / Edition 9

by Harvey N. Holzman

Overview

Modern Residential Wiring provides essential information about the tools, materials, equipment, and processes encountered in the electrical trade. This comprehensive textbook includes the latest information on installation and repair techniques, as well as recent developments in wiring systems, personal protection equipment, and computer wiring. References to the 2011 National Electrical Code® are made throughout this text to reinforce the importance of installing residential wiring in a safe and professional manner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605255828
Publisher:	Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Publication date:	06/27/2011
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Harvey Holzman is a master electrician licensed in the states of Texas, New York, and Kansas. He has over thirty years of experience installing, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems for residential and commercial customers. He is a long-time member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Electrical Fundamentals Review	9
	Basic Electrical Circuit Units	9
	Basic Circuits	11
	Alternating Current	15
	Utilization Voltages	21
Chapter 2	Safety	25
	Cause of Accidents	25
	Accident Prevention	26
	Helping an Injured Worker	29
Chapter 3	Tools	31
	Standard Construction Tools	31
	Electrical Tools	33
Chapter 4	Electrical Prints, Specifications, and Codes	41
	Electrical Print Reading	41
	Electrical Specifications	46
	Building Codes	47
Chapter 5	Wiring Methods	57
	General Rules and Requirements	58
	Wiring Methods	61
Chapter 6	Conductors	73
	Conductors	73
	Code Requirements for Conductors	77
	Allowable Ampacities in Conductors	80
	Voltage Drop	84
	Conduit Capacity	87
Chapter 7	Boxes and Conduit Bodies	91
	Enclosures	91
	Enclosure Sizing	95
	Outlet and Device Boxes	96
Chapter 8	Overcurrent Protection	101
	Overcurrent	101
	Overcurrent Protection Requirements	102
	Overcurrent Protective Devices	103
	Conductor Taps	108
Chapter 9	Service and Distribution	111
	Service	111
	Distribution Systems	116
Chapter 10	Transformers	119
	Transformer Theory	119
	Transformer Varieties	123
	Transformer Installation	124
	Grounding	126
	Overcurrent Protection	126
	Transformer Connections and Wiring Diagrams	130
Chapter 11	Grounding	135
	Grounding Theory	135
	System Grounding	137
	Equipment Grounding	140
	Grounding Electrode System	141
	Grounding Methods	142
Chapter 12	Branch Circuits and Feeders	145
	Definitions	145
	Branch Circuits	145
	Branch-Circuit Loads	147
	Feeders	155
	Summary of Commercial Service Load Computation Procedure	155
	Sample Problems	156
Chapter 13	Motors	161
	Motor Theory	161
	Motor Types	161
	Motor Circuit Conductors	167
	Overcurrent Protection	168
	Power Factor	170
Chapter 14	Motor Controls	175
	Motor Controllers	175
	Motor Control Circuits	176
	Motor Control Connections	177
	Motor Control Centers	181
Chapter 15	Emergency Power	185
	Emergency Power Systems	185
	Standby Power Systems	189
Chapter 16	Hazardous Locations	191
	Explosions	191
	Hazardous Locations	191
	Class I Locations	191
	Class II Locations	193
	Class III Locations	194
	Repair and Storage Garages	195
	Aircraft Hangars	196
	Gasoline Dispensing and Service Stations	197
	Spraying, Dipping, and Coating	197
Chapter 17	Pools and Fountains	201
	Receptacles	201
	Lighting Fixtures	201
	Overhead Conductors	204
	Bonding	204
	Grounding	205
	Storable Pools	205
	Spas and Hot Tubs	205
Chapter 18	Maintenance and Troubleshooting	207
	Troubleshooting	207
	Testing	215
	Troubleshooting Motors	216
	Reference Section	219
	Index of Code References	229
	Index	231

Editorial Reviews

Textbook for high school/technical school students. Presents principles, practices and code requirements. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Electrical principles and practices, as well as National Electric Code requirements, are covered in this text for students who need to learn how to design and install residential wiring systems. Chapters follow the order in which an installation would be made, and provide step-by- step instructions illustrated with b&w photos and diagrams. After chapters on electrical energy fundamentals, electrical circuit theory and components, tools, safety, and wiring systems, directions and explanations are given for procedures including installing boxes and conductors, device wiring, appliance wiring, farm and mobile home wiring, electrical remodeling, and swimming pool wiring. A final chapter offers a math review. Holzman is a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)