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Technology & Engineering Electrical

Practical Electrical Wiring: Residential, Farm, Commercial & Industrial

Based on the 2011 National Electrical Code

by (author) Herbert P. Richter & Frederic P. Hartwell

Publisher
Park Publishing, Inc.
Initial publish date
Mar 2011
Category
Electrical
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780960329496
    Publish Date
    Jan 2002
    List Price
    $89.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780971977969
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $76.95

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Description

This reference presents a comprehensive and detailed look at the critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and building-code changes comprise. Starting with a basic overview of the National Electrical Code and its enforcement, this handbook reviews the theory and practice of installing electrical wiring. The guidelines provide an essential context for understanding the major industry segments—residential, farm, commercial, and industrial—and the techniques help to prevent or solve all wiring problems. A wealth of tips and handy tricks offered in a professional, down-to-earth style make this a favorite on-the-job resource. Professional practitioners, students and apprentices, and those seeking more information to wire at home will find everything they need to know about the wiring trade in this handy volume.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Herbert P. Richter was a licensed electrician who wrote the first edition of Practical Electrical Wiring in 1939. Frederic P. Hartwell is nationally known for his expertise on National Electrical Code topics. He is the author of the 15th edition of the American Electricians' Handbook and Wiring Simplified. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.