Author: Harvey N. Holzman

Modern Residential Wiring presents the latest electrical wiring installation and repair practices in accordance to the National Electrical Code®. Essential information regarding safety, electrical theory, tools, and electrical systems is explained using clear and simple language. Specialized installations, such as swimming pools and emergency standby systems, are also addressed. Step-by-step procedures, along with detailed images, make the most complicated tasks easy to understand. A special math section reviews the math skills needed by electricians.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Residential Wiring, 12th Edition

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Fundamentals
• • 1 - Electrical Careers
  • 2 - Safety
  • 3 - Hand and Power Tools
  • 4 - Electrical Measurement and Testing Equipment
  • 5 - Electrical Energy Fundamentals
• Section 2 Planning
• • 6 - Print Reading, Specifications, and Codes
  • 7 - Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Design
• Section 3 Installation
• • 8 - Conductors
  • 9 - Cable Systems
  • 10 - Raceway Systems
  • 11 - Boxes, Fittings, and Covers
  • 12 - Device Wiring
  • 13 - Lighting Systems
  • 14 - Appliance Wiring and Special Outlets
  • 15 - Overcurrent Protection
  • 16 - Grounding
  • 17 - Service Equipment
• Section 4 Specialized Installations
• • 18 - Farm Wiring
  • 19 - Mobile Home Wiring
  • 20 - Swimming Pool Wiring
  • 21 - Telephone and Computer Network Wiring
  • 22 - Motors
  • 23 - Emergency and Standby Systems
• Section 5 Servicing Existing Systems
• • 24 - Electrical Remodeling
  • 25 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Appendix A Trade Math Review
• Appendix B Service and Feeder Calculation Methods
• Appendix C NEMA Receptacle Configurations
• Glossary
• Index