Synopses & Reviews
Ultimate Guide: Wiring demystifies residential electrical systems through easy-to-understand language and the use of step-by-step photography and detailed illustrations. Homeowners will learn how their home's electrical system works and complete installations and repairs themselves. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment and how to run wiring through walls and between floors. Projects guide the reader through installing switches, outlet receptacles, electrical appliances, and lighting systems. Outdoor lighting, including security and low-voltage systems, can help homeowners improve and illuminate the exterior areas around their homes. As with previous editions, the seventh edition has been updated to comply with the latest National Electrical Code.
Review
Ultimate Guide: Wiring is chock full of excellent photos, charts and illustrations that clearly outline the steps involved in each of the projects covered in the book." " I find the detailed how-to wiring diagrams particularly useful. This is as close as you can get to someone standing over your shoulder and telling you what to do.” Just about every project featured in this book can be tackled by the average home owner.” TOOLreviews.caJuly, 2010
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Wiring: Complete Projects for the Home provides homeowners with all the information they need to understand the workings of their home electrical system. With projects and information to serve the novice, the savvy do-it-yourselfer, or the homeowner planning to work with a professional electrician, this is the ultimate home reference for wiring and electricity.
Ultimate Guide to Wiring is able to convey a wide range of concepts and details with easy-to-understand text and step-by-step instructions. Hundreds of color photographs of close-up views serve as a guide from start to finish. Projects cover a realm of subjects and are rated for difficulty.
Synopsis
Provides comprehensive information about the home electrical system. Over 800 color photographs and 100 illustrations.
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to WiringThis informative book simplifies the often-difficult subject of home wiring. An introductory section explains how electricity works and offers clear explanations of the terms and tools commonly used. The rest of this essential manual covers all aspects of home wiring, including wiring switches, receptacles, and light fixtures, as well as low-voltage outdoor lighting and home automation and networking.
More than 750 color photographs
Over 75 easy-to-understand wiring illustrations and diagrams
More than 70 easy-to-follow step-by-step wiring projects
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Wiring explains residential electrical systems in easy-to-understand terms. It shows how to work with electric wiring and repair, replace, and install typical electrical-system elements, including switches, receptacles, and appliances.
Table of Contents
Ultimate Guide to WiringTable of Contents
About this Book...6
UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICITY...8Fundamentals of Electricity...9 Electricity Defined Terminology of Electricity
How Electricity Is Provided...12 Generation Transmission Point of Use Service Entrance Panel
How Electricity Works...18 Electric Current Flow Flow Resistance
Working Safely with Electricity...19 Basic Rules of Safety Short Circuits Grounding Overload Protection Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Grounding Systems...21 Main Panel Ground Grounding Rods Equipment Grounding Testing Bonding Jumpers
TOOLS & THEIR USES...26Pulling Wires and Fuses...27Cutting and Twisting Wires...28Stripping and Crimping Wires...29Connecting, Supporting, andProtecting Wires...30Locating, Measuring, and Marking...35Hole-Making, Cutting, and Striking...35Working with Conduit...37Testing Circuits...38Safety...39
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT...40Wires and Cables...41 Types and Designations Color-Coding Insulation Categories Wire Ampacity Armored Cable Nonmetallic Cable Underground Feeder Cable
Service Panels...48 Types and How They Work Hot Buses Neutral/Grounding Buses Installation
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...52 Fuses Fuse Overload Short Circuits and Ground Faults Testing Circuit Breakers Breaker Types Limits
Electrical Boxes...56 Types and Capacities Plastic Boxes Metal Boxes Weatherproof Boxes Special Boxes Box Extensions Mounting Brackets
Receptacles...61 Duplex Receptacles Nongrounded Receptacles Appliance Receptacles Isolated Ground and GFCI Receptacles
Switches...63 Types and Designations Toggle Switches Dimmer Switches Pilot-Light Switches Timer Switches Electronic Switches
Low-Voltage Transformers...65 Types and Applications
Raceways and Conduit...65 Raceway Applications Raceway Components Conduit Types and Applications Conduit Components
WIRING METHODS...68Basic Circuitry...69 Charting Circuits Designing a Wiring Plan Creating a Plan Calculating Circuit Ampacity
Basic Wiring...74 Height and Clearance Requirements Installing Electrical Boxes Creating New Circuits Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Surface Wiring Running Cable Through Framing Opening and Closing Walls Fishing Cable
Receptacles...93 Duplex Receptacles Split Circuit Receptacles Switch/Receptacle Combinations High-Voltage Receptacles GFCI Receptacles
Switches...108 Single-Pole Switches Three-Way Switches Four-Way Switches Dimmer Switches Plugs, Cords, and Sockets...119 Standard Plugs Lamp and Appliance Cords Light Sockets and Switches Multisocket Switches
FIXTURES, APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT...126Lighting Fixtures...127 Incandescent Fluorescent Quartz Halogen Recessed Surface-Mounted Track-Mounted Chandeliers Vanity Lighting Under-Cabinet
Lighting Appliances...154 Dishwasher Range Receptacle Dryer Receptacle Waste-Disposal Unit
Ventilating and Heating Equipment...161 Ceiling Fans Whole-House Fans Tips on Using Whole-House Fans Range Hood Radiant Floor Heating Baseboard Heating Recessed Wall Heater Safety Equipment...177 Hardwired Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Specialty Wiring...180Low Voltage Power...181 What It Is and How It Works Low-Voltage Transformers Low-Voltage Wire
Wiring Applications...184 Bells and Chimes Timers Sensors and Alarms Thermostats Antennas Telecommunications
Outdoor Wiring & Low-Voltage Lighting...198
What Makes It Different...199 Circuiting Weatherproofing
Materials and Equipment...201 Outdoor Electrical Boxes Receptacles and Switches Conduit, Connectors, and Fittings Lamps and Yard Lights Sensors and Timers
Wiring Preparation...210 Planning Extending Service Trenching
Outdoor Wiring Methods...215 Receptacles Switches Lights Creating Low-Voltage Lighting Designs Low-Voltage Lighting
Swimming Pools and Spas...224 Code Requirements Aboveground Swimming Pools Installing a Spa Installing a Spa Disconnect Underwater Pool Lighting
EMERGENCY POWER EQUIPMENT...234Lightning Protection...212 Understanding Lightning Lightning Rods Lightning Protection Systems
Surge Protection...241 Electrical Surges Whole-House Protection Point-of-Use Protection Grounding
Optional Standby Generators...244 What They Are and How They Work Selection Placement and Hookup
HOME AUTOMATION...252Smart Home Basics...253 Power Line Carrier Control Timer Control Computer Control Wireless Remote Control Home Networking Surge Control
Data Transmission Standards...256 Design Protocols X-10 CEBus LonWorks Smart House
Uses for Home Automation...258 Lighting Systems and Appliances Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Plumbing Home Security Entertainment Systems Telecommunications and Networking Outdoor Systems
X-10 Projects...262 Lighting Controls Sprinkler System Voice-Dial Home Security System
Home Networking...272 Structured Cabling Making Connections Structured Cabling Outlets Structured Media Center
Resource Guide...276
Glossary...278
Index...282
Metric Equivalents...287