Overview
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiringHandle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and helpful diagrams, The Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows you how to quickly and easily navigate the portions of the NEC that pertain to residential installations. This hands-on resource covers basic electronics and explains how electrical service progresses through your home. It describes how to install and test electrical systems and lighting, repair appliances and TVs, and upgrade to the latest innovations such as home networking, home automation, and alternate power systems. You’ll learn the procedures used by professional electricians to create the kind of quality work that will pass inspection and add value to your home. The Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows how to: Protect against fire and shock hazards Track electrical service from the point of connection to the entrance panel Follow NEC requirements for residential projects Work with test equipment and installation tools Use the best techniques for quality electrical work Design and install indoor and outdoor lighting Maintain and repair electrically powered appliances Fix CRT, plasma, and LCD TVs Design a data and communications network and install coax, USB, and Ethernet cabling Install a home automation system Install backup and alternate power systems Work with smart meters
Full Product Details
Author: David Herres
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.580kg
ISBN: 9780071844758
ISBN 10: 0071844759
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 16 January 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Author Information
David Herres (Clarksville, NH) is the owner and operator of a residential and commercial construction company. He obtained a Journeyman Electricians License in 1975, and has certificates in welding and wetland delineation, along with experience with elevators. Beginning in 2001, Mr. Herres has focused primarily on electrical work, upgrading his license to Master status. The author of a 2006 article for Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance on complimentary wiring methods, he has written nearly 70 articles on electrical and telecom wiring. Herres is the author of 2 books for McGraw-Hill: The 2011 National Electrical Code: Chapter-by-Chapter (August, 2011), and Troubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment, to be published in July, 2013.
