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The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring
The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring
The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring
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The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring

By David Herres

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A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiring

Handle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and helpful diagrams, The Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows you how to quickly and easily navigate the portions of the NEC that pertain to residential installations.

This hands-on resource covers basic electronics and explains how electrical service progresses through your home. It describes how to install and test electrical systems and lighting, repair appliances and TVs, and upgrade to the latest innovations such as home networking, home automation, and alternate power systems. You’ll learn the procedures used by professional electricians to create the kind of quality work that will pass inspection and add value to your home.

The Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows how to:

  • Protect against fire and shock hazards
  • Track electrical service from the point of connection to the entrance panel
  • Follow NEC requirements for residential projects
  • Work with test equipment and installation tools
  • Use the best techniques for quality electrical work
  • Design and install indoor and outdoor lighting
  • Maintain and repair electrically powered appliances
  • Fix CRT, plasma, and LCD TVs
  • Design a data and communications network and install coax, USB, and Ethernet cabling
  • Install a home automation system
  • Install backup and alternate power systems
  • Work with smart meters
LanguageEnglish
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
Release dateJan 23, 2015
ISBN9780071844734
The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring
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Author

David Herres

David Herres, is a retired Master Electrician who owned his own construction company. He is the author of 4 books, and currently writes a weekly column and creates videos for Design World/ Test and Measurement.  He has also contributed articles to such renowned journals as ELEVATOR WORLD and Electrical Construction and Maintenance.

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