 by Jeff Markell
Table of Contents
Preface, v
1 Electrical Energy, 1
- Historical Introduction, 1
- The Composition of Matter, 2
- Formation of Molecules, 4
- Static Electricity, 6
- Current Electricity, 8
- Basic Electrical Circuits, 16
- Effects of Electrical Energy, 20
2 Distribution of Alternating Current, 23
- DC Sources, 23
- Magnetic-Mechanical Generation and Alternating Current, 24
- Induction and AC Generation, 30
- Power in an AC Circuit, 41
- Commercial Generation and Distribution of AC Power, 44
3 Tools and Safety, 45
- Conventional Hand Tools, 45
- Electrician's Hand Tools, 49
- Power Tools, 53
- Test Instruments, 55
- Basic Wiring Techniques, 59
4 Conductors, 65
- Wire Materials, 66
- Insulation, 70
- Ampacities, 73
5 Grouped Conductors, 75
6 Electrical Boxes, 87
- Metal Boxes, 87
- Single Gang Boxes, 88
- 4 Inch Square Boxes, 91
- Multiple Gang Boxes, 93
- Cut-in Boxes, 93
- Octagon Boxes, 94
- Weatherproof Boxes, 95
- Plastic Boxes, 98
- National Electrical Code Regulations Regarding Boxes, 100
7 Wiring Switch Circuits and Outlets, 105
- Switch Types, 105
- Wiring Switch Circuits, 111
- Outlets, 125
8 Plans, 129
- Types of Plans and their Uses, 131
- Floor Plan Symbols, 131
- Branch Circuits, 145
- Cable Plans, 162
- Wiring Diagrams, 163
- Service Load Computation, 185
9 The Service Entrance, 191
- Overhead Service Entrance, 191
- Underground Services, 196
- Meter Box, 197
- Breaker Boxes, 200
- Grounding, 200
- Sizing, 202
- Grounding Electrode System, 202
- Overcurrent Protective Devices, 204
10 Hough Wiring, 211
- Non-Metallic Cable, 211
- BX Cable-Type AC, 216
- Flexible Metal Conduit - Greenfield, 218
- Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit, 219
- Electrical Metallic Tubing - EMT, or Thinwall Conduit, 220
11 Finish Wiring of New Work, 233
- Receptacles, 233
- Switches, 238
- Appliances, 239
- Light Fixtures, 243
12 Additions and Alterations to Old Work, 249
- Concealing Electrical Additions or Alterations, 255
- Exposed Additions and Alterations, 261
13 Troubleshooting and Repairs, 267
14 Supplementary Systems, 289
- Signaling and Warning Systems, 290
- Communications, 296
- Entertainment Systems, 297
Appendix A National Electrical Code Tables, 299
Appendix B Building and Floor Plans, 322
Index, 340
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