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| | Complete Guide to Home Wiring |  | Author: Black & Decker
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  62 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
ISBN: 0613998979
EAN: 9780613998970
ASIN: 0613998979
Publication Date: March 2001
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One of the most daunting endeavors for any would-be do-it-yourselfer is dealing with the electrical--namely, electrical repairs, improvements, and wiring and rewiring projects. The reason for this is simple: mistakes can cause fires, major disasters and expense, and even death. But anyone can learn about safe and correct wiring in order to complete repairs or add new wiring to an aging and inadequate system. This is the book to show you how, from the basics of how electricity works and simple repairs and projects, all the way to complicated rewiring you might otherwise assume must be done by a professional. Included are the most up-to-date electrical code requirements; guides to evaluating, planning, and installing new electrical circuits; repair advice on switches, receptacles, and fixtures; and a detailed and well-illustrated lighting design section. A total of 288 pages of hundreds of illustrations and photographs and a comprehensive reference index make this an ideal book for the beginner, and an up-to-date refresher course for the professional. --Mark A. Hetts
Book Description
Electricity and the components that supply it are essential elements of your home life. They provide for necessities from food preparation, illumination, safety, and climate control to entertainment, relaxation and work. Knowing about your electrical system and how it provides for your needs will give you the power to make sensible, effective, and economical decisions and provide you with security. From troubleshooting problems to understanding how best to meet your lighting needs when designing a remodeling project, the information you find here will help you make your home a more delightful environment - while you save money. This book contains step-by-step instructions, clearly illustrated with more than 650 color photographs, for any electrical work you will need to do around your house, from basic repairs to advanced wiring projects. Each detailed project gives you a list of tools and materials you'll need to do the job right. We've even included some of the most common electrical code violations and potential problems that may be found in household electrical systems, especially older ones. The Complete Guide to Home Wiring will be a vital resource for you for years to come. As your home environment needs change, and as wear and tear affects your house, you will always find information and solutions that will meet your needs and save you money.
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 Great for the average homeowner. August 17, 2008
I bought this because I am an avid DIYer and wanted to run electricity to my shed but was unsure exactly how I wanted to do it. Not only did this book show me what I needed to know, but it gave me more ideas for the future.
Excellent Resource for the Homeowner July 9, 2008
I live in an older house and I have had this book for a while now. It gets referenced every time I need to do electrical work. Even if I feel comfortable with what I am doing I still reference the sections pertaining to what I am doing just to make sure I am doing it right. It is very thorough and it has helped me identify electrical mistakes in my house from the previous occupants, such as reversed polarity on outlets which I was changing over to GFCI. This book is an excellent addition to any homeowners library and very much worth the 17 bucks.
awesome home wiring guide April 21, 2008
This book is in my opinion the perfect electrical guide even for the narrow minded electrical apprentice.
Henry A.
Outstanding Quality April 18, 2008
The book is incredibly rich with photo's showing details of each topic. I have not read through all of the content yet but what I have read is very thourough and easy to understand. The pictures tell an incredible amount of the story. I also like all of the references to related information in each section.
Nicely Illustrated April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be an easy read. I have no prior electrical experience, and this book was very useful in explaining a lot of things. I own a 90 year old house, and they actually covered some of the old wiring and components that you would find in an old house. I found this to be well illustrated and thoroughly outlined. If you are new to home wiring or just unsure how to perform electrical work, I feel this book will be a good start to guide you. If you just need to replace a receptacle, install outdoor lighting, or even setup home automation, this book will be a good tool to aid you in the right direction.
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