Modern Residential Wiring

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Modern Commercial Wiring is an outstanding new title by the author of the widely used Goodheart-Willcox text, Modern Residential Wiring. This textbook, based on the 1999 National Electrical Code, "RM" provides students with a comprehensive resource for the more complex wiring requirements of commercial installations. It includes thorough coverage of such specialized areas as motor control, emergency power systems, installations in hazardous locations, and pool and fountain installations.

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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)

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