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Written especially for the amateur whose electrical experience is limited to changing light bulbs, this guide aims to take the shock out of making simple repairs to home electrical systems. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photographs and diagrams, guide the reader through a variety of projects - from installing ceiling fans, track lighting, telephone jacks, and automatic garage doors to troubleshooting and fixing elextric cords and outlets, wall switches, table lamps and electric water heaters. Safety precautions are the subject of two chapters and are highlighted throughout the book. ... Read more

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Reading this book is like taking a class in how to estimate materials and labor for residential and commercial electrical construction. Written by an A.S.P.E. National Estimator of the Year, it teaches you how to use labor units, the plan take-off, and the bid summary to make an accurate estimate, how to deal with suppliers, use pricing sheets, and modify labor units. Provides extensive labor unit tables and blank forms for your next electrical job. ... Read more

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Good information but somewhat outdated
I was really looking for specific information like how long it should take to install an outlet, wire a house, etc. The author gave information how to collect your own data from experience. It was geared toward new construction.

This Is The Practical Guide
"THIS IS THE PRACTICAL GUIDE to electrical estimating by the man recognized as the "Estimator of the Year."
It takes you through every step of making an accurate estimate, from essential preliminaries to submitting the final bid....."
[from the book of the back cover]

Excellent
The product was shipped promptly and in excellent condition. I am very satisfied with both the service from Amazon and the shipper.

Estimating Electrical Construction
This book from an estimating standpoint reads like a text book without any substance.The author talks about estimating but does not show any practicality in the actual execution of electrical estimating.He does provide an example but if you have done any type of electrical estimating before you will find it not useful or expounding. ... Read more

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Guides readers through common residential wiring projects, ensuring technical accuracy and electrical safety.

Helpful tip boxes give practical, expert advice. ... Read more

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Just what I wanted!
The photos make understanding directions so much easier. The drawings are in color and very clear. The technical stuff is explained clearly. Making this one of the best How To Books you can find. Helpful Hints are included for example: about what kind of ceiling fan is the best to install, these hints are invaluable.
When I went to the building inspector he was very impressed with what I had learned from this book,(he thought I was an electrician!).

Fear no Fire
Five stars should be saved for fiction which moves you.. and a four star cap for non-fiction. So the casual reader of reviews knows where I stand on this 'how-to' book..I loved it, used it and reccomend it.The first page breaks the ice..."If you do it wrong..it won't catch on fire, it just won't light up".. It was all I needed to read.. Armed with this book I've rewired my house.The Electrical inspector said the quality of work exceeded that of a professional. I of course was just following the advice of "ORTHO'S ALL ABOUT WIRING BASICS". The wiring diagrams are excellent, the text clear. Should you hesitate taking advice about electricity from a name known for gardening, please let this review be your guid and give it a try. ... Read more

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Electrical Installation Work covers both theory and practice for the trainee who wants to understand not only how, but why electrical installations are designed, installed and tested in particular ways.

The third edition complies with the latest revisions of the 16th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, coming into force in July 1998, and includes chapters on environmental aspects of the use of electricity, the electrical contracting industry, and basic electronics.


This single-volume text covers Parts 1 and 2 of the City & Guilds 2360 course in Electrical Installation. It also provides the underpinning knowledge needed for a level 2 NVQ. The approach encourages independent learning, and self-assessment questions are provided throughout.

Brian Scaddan is a Leading Scheme Assessor, Examiner and Honorary Member of City and Guilds. He has 22 years' experience in Further Education, and is now Director of Brian Scaddan Associates, Engineering Training Consultants.


The market-leading textbook for FE electrical installation courses.
Updated in light of Amendment No.2 of IEE 16th ed Wiring Regulations.
Brian Scaddan is a City & Guilds Chief Examiner. ... Read more

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Does the author understand the rating system?
I think the author needs to change his rating from 0 stars to 5 stars.Just an observation. ... Read more

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair is a basic instruction manual on home wiring and repair. The book covers AC/DC, volts, watts, fuses, and circuit breakers, national and local codes, and caution signs and safety concerns. Learn when it's best to do-it-yourself and when you need to bring in the pros. Also covered are extension cords and multiple strips, switches and receptacles, installing fixtures and adding new circuits, and working around existing wiring. ... Read more

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More old homes are being purchased and re-modeled than ever. It is estimated that there are 22 to 23 million residences whose wiring differs in major way from today's accepted standards. This book helps electrical professionals deal with virtually any difficult electrical problem encountered in old houses and apartment buildings--including historic residences--in addition to smaller commercial structures. Filled with helpful drawings and illustrations drawn from old electrical reference books, it should become the major how-to reference on old electric wiring for electricians, contractors, inspectors, and other professionals. It also will be a valuable resource to sophisticated do-it-yourselfers who have purchased an old home and are doing their own renovating. ... Read more

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A "must read" for all residential electricians!
This is an excellent book dealing with the problems faced with old wiring.The content is very helpful for all levels of experience, however, it is extremely valuable for newer electricians or electricians specializing inold wiring.The descriptions of the Carter System, background informationand old catalog sheets are worth the price of the book itself.Buy thisbook, it'll make you money!

A mixed review from Fine Homebuilding magazine
The author is obviously knowledgeable and does a good job of transferringhis experience to paper, [but the book has problems]. As I paged throughthe "Familiarizing Yourself with Old Wiring" section, I foundmyself looking for pictures of old cables so I could familiarize myselfwith them. There aren't any. And as I looked through the rest of the book,I noticed that this seems to be an overall problem. Instead of pictures ofimportant things such as different types of old cable, the book offers suchthings as a full-page spread devoted to a permit form. Although I loved theold ads and the photos of ancient receptacles and knife switches, goodillustrations are few and far between, and the quality of the photographyis absolutely terrible. There is good information on old wiring in here,but you have to hunt to find it. Too often the book digresses into topicsthat have little or nothing to do with old cable. I found myself wonderingwhy there's a section on photovoltacis and X-10 ultramodern control systemsin the book at all. Still, the parts of the book that deal with old cableare great. I liked the book, even with its obvious problems. It's a good,necessary addition to any electrician's library, including mine. But itcould have been so much more.--Rex Cauldwell ... Read more

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Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice covers all key aspects of industrial, commercial and domestic installations and draws on the expertise of a wide range of industrial experts.

Chapters are devoted to topics such as wiring cables, mains and submains cables and distribution in buildings, as well as power supplies, transformers, switchgear, and electricity on construction sites. Standards and codes of practice, as well as safety, are also included.

Since the Third Edition was published, there have been many developments in technology and standards. The revolution in electronic microtechnology has made it possible to introduce more complex technologies in protective equipment and control systems, and these have been addressed in the new edition.

Developments in lighting design continue, and extra-low voltage luminaries for display and feature illumination are now dealt with, as is the important subject of security lighting.

All chapters have been amended to take account of revisions to British and other standards, following the trend to harmonised European and international standards, and they also take account of the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations.

This new edition will provide an invaluable reference for consulting engineers, electrical contractors and factory plant engineers. ... Read more

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Easy to follow
Excellent guide for the newbie "electrician".Simple, basic, easy to follow.Wished the pics and drawings had more angles.Recommended to me by a friend.

Excellent Primer For DoItYourself-ers
If you are looking for a volume that will guide you through simple repairs such as re-wiring a 2-prong outlet into a 3-prong grounded outlet (without forcing loved ones to cash in on that life insurance policy!), this bookworks just fine.Don't expect anything too too advanced though, but foryou basic run of the mill, here's how it works...try this book. ... Read more

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Keep your electrical construction projects running smoothly

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION DATABOOK is the all-in-one power tool you need to minimize construction risks and problems, avoid costly mistakes, work more efficiently, handle more projects without outside help, reduce waste, cut cost, and maximize profits. Applications expert Bob Hickey provides the exact data that lets you keep any commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical design and construction project on track and within budget. In this detail-by-detail, quick-reference sourcebook, Bob focuses on easy-to-understand electrical system concepts, calculations, and code requirements that are most frequently encountered in a typical electrical system installation. You get a wealth of practical advice backed by hundreds of tables, sample calculations, charts, diagrams, and illustrations that will enable you to quickly and easily:

* Plan and design projects
* Determine space requirements for equipment installations
* Properly size equipment and distribution components
* Ensure adequate short-circuit protection
* Provide proper over-current protection and coordination
* Comply with building codes and industry standards ... Read more

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We're all working (and playing) in a digital world. Computers, entertainment systems, satellite cable, and Internet connections-they're multiplying in virtually every household. Before you attempt to connect all the dots, check out Wiring Home Networks, the just-in-time home network how-to guide from Sunset. Step-by-step instructions help you create your own home networks for computers, video, audio, and phone systems. Need to extend DSL service to more than one computer, add cable or satellite TV access in several rooms, or increase the number of remote speakers for your CD or DVD system? This book shows you how. Even electricians and contractors who understand how to work with AC wiring, but who have little experience with data, audio, or video networks, will benefit from its easy-to-follow directions. Don't get frustrated-get wired, today! ... Read more

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Informative Guide for Beginners
This is a very well designed guide to building and maintaining your own home network.It covers topics for both retrofitting as well as designing a network into a new home, and each section is covered with detailed instructions and photos.There are sections on wireless and wired networks, how to run/connect the wiring, and even a section on removing and patching sheet rock.Even for someone who may already be familiar with networking, there are good ideas for the home, such as installing pvc pipe to allow for future upgrades without having to bring down the walls.

If you're looking to install a home network or wiring setup, this will tell you everything you need to know.While written in 2004, not much has changed regarding this since then, and many of the tips/tricks should be useful for a long time.

Good for do-it-yourselfers
I rewired my house for cable, phone and a computer network and this book covered it all. It did take a couple of rereadings on the part about how to do the final terminations (there are a lot of colors and wires), and there are two wiring standards, but the book did cover it. I'm not a technician, but with a little forethought and common sense I got all 3 systems working the first time.

Straight forward, easy to follow
Good starter book. I picked up some tips and enjoyed the book.Very helpful. Lots of good examples.

Comprehensive and Well Illustrated
In just over 120 pages, this Sunset edition on home network wiring covers in great detail wiring your home for digital. Along with step-by-step details, illustrations and photographs (2-3 a page) provide very useful visual examples. I had bought a few wiring books before this and none come close. ... Read more

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Electrical services are a vital component in any building, so it is necessary for construction professionals to understand the basic principle of services design. Design of Electrical Services for Buildings provides a basic grounding for students and graduates in the field. It covers methods of wiring, schemes of distribution and protection for lighting and power installations. Systems such as alarms and standby supplies are also covered. Each method is described in detail and examples of calculations are given.

For this fourth edition, the coverage of wiring and electrical regulations have been brought fully up to date, and the practical information has been revised.

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Design of Electrical Services for Buildings: 4th Edition
A good book,even though written like a novel.Good pictures for illustrations.Need worked on examples for further illustration.Reference to currently used computer packages to automate most of the repetative calculations missing. ... Read more

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Inside The Ultimate Home Improvement Guide you will learn:

--Do it yourself or hire a contractor?

--Finding a lender for your remodel

--Inexpensive tips to increase value of your home

--How painting can polish a sale

--Bathroom remodeling

--Kitchen design strategies

--Cheap tips for accessorizing your home

--Organize your closets

--Refinishing wood flooring

--Wallpaper or painted mural?

--Buy new kitchen cabinets or reface?

--Closet organizer tips

--Carpet, wood or tile floors?

--All About siding

--Adding a deck
... Read more