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National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)

NFPA

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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The world’s most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical Code® (NEC) is now advancing electrical safety requirements with the 2008 edition in an effort to maximize public safety, emergency preparation, and electrical worker protection. With regulations for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all types of buildings, this new edition responds to industry needs with expanded requirements based on research, new technologies, and recent events. A must-have for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety, this edition has been updated for enhanced usability in the field, making it ideal for handling on-the-job electrical situations safely and effectively. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make this authoritative reference from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) available directly from us, for the convenience of our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently, or as a companion to any electrical book, including Delmar's best-selling wiring series, as well as our guides to using the NEC®.

National Electrical Code 2008 Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//National Electrical Code Handbook)

NFPA

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Get the expert support needed to comply efficiently, avoid violations, and keep electrical installations on track with the National Electrical Code® in this exclusive NEC® 2008 Handbook from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Only the handbook offers the full NEC® 2008 text alongside expert commentary from code specialists, offering insight into code rationale, explanations of new and revised rules, and practical, hands-on advice on how to apply the code. A valuable resource for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety, this book will give users the knowledge needed to feel confident that their work will be safe, efficient, and code-compliant. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make this one-of-a-kind reference - containing the most widely accepted and most frequently used criteria for electrical installations in the U.S. - available directly from us for our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently and also makes an excellent companion to books in Delmar’s best-selling electrical wiring series.

National Electrical Code 2005 Softcover Version (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)

NFPA

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The #1 electrical reference, the 2005 National Electrical Code®, is available through today's #1 electrical publisher, Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning! The single most important reference in the electrical industry, the National Electrical Code (NEC®), is updated every three years and outlines minimum standards for all types of electrical installations. The 2005 NEC®, available in softcover or looseleaf version, is loaded with solutions designed to provide better safeguards, add greater usability, and bring provisions in line with technology trends. A “must” for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, or inspection, the 2005 NEC® provides 100% of the information needed to meet Code® and avoid costly errors in electrical installations of all types. Delmar is pleased to make this authoritative reference from the NFPA available directly from us, for the convenience of our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently or as a companion to any electrical book, including Delmar’s best-selling wiring series as well as our guides to using the NEC®.

Wiring Simplified: Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code (Wiring Simplified)

H. P. Richter, W. C. Schwan, F. P. Hartwell

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very good reference book 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

In my circumstances I wouldn't be without this book. I'm doing some electrical wiring upgrades and repairs in my home. This book is a Godsend as I'm not all that knowledgeable about the subject. However, I just look up the subject in this book and it gives me both an illustration and a written explanation on how to accomplish a task. I compare the work required with my skill level and decided whether I can do the work or not before I tear into a wall, open a wiring box, or disconnect any wires. If it appears the task is beyond me, I don't do it myself. This little book, accompanied by the most recent code book, has allowed me to do some things I couldn't have figured out on my own. It also discusses essential safety and wiring techniques. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is planning on doing his or her own standard wiring. You'll know whether or not you're up to the job and if not, you can call an electrician. In the long run, it'll probably save some hard earned cash, a few hours of blown fuses, darkness, or worse, a serious accident or fire. Word to the wise; buy it before you try it!

Editorial Review:

Revised and completely updated for the 2008 National Electric Code, this small manual continues its 75-year history of demonstrating how to install safe, convenient, and economical wiring. Encouraging readers to tackle jobs small and large, the guide covers everything from repairing a table lamp to wiring a whole house. After introducing the basics—standards, codes, safety practices, and an overview of how electricity is measured and delivered—chapters show how to design a layout for lights, switches, and receptacles; run a line from a utility pole; install wires, circuits, and grounds; and handle special projects such as replacing old wiring and wiring detached garages and accessory buildings.

Practical Electrical Wiring: Residential, Farm, Commercial and Industrial: Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code (Practical Electrical Wiring: Residential, Farm, Commercial & Industr)

Herbert P. Richter, F. P. Hartwell

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book for future electrician! 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book while in Iraq to study before I get out of the army and try to get under an apprenticeship. This book has helped me learn a LOT about the trade of inside wireman and the basic fundamentals of electricity from fomulas to installation of panel boxes to wiring an entire house and to which lamps will give the best lighting effect in a room. I am really looking forward to learning more about the trade. So far I have read it once and am already half way thru for my second time around. I highly recommend this book however, what I have learned about electrical is only from this book so I do not have a comparison.

Editorial Review:

Critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and code changes comprise this truly comprehensive reference that gives an insider’s look at how the electrical trade works. The guidelines provide an essential context for understanding the major industry segments—residential, farm, commercial, and industrial—and the techniques help 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 a single, compact volume.

Code Check: Electrical: A Guide to Wiring a Safe House

Redwood Kardon

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Outdated Material 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is mostly general information. Many of the figures do not identify the wires e.g. hot, neutral, ground. The section on Grounding is many years out of date, and would present an electrical hazard if followed. Most modern homes nowadays use PVC piping thus rendering all this advice on this page useless and dangerous for the layman. Because plumbers use nonconductive material to make connection watertight, using pipes for electrical ground is outright dangerous. Do not use this book because some advice is good, but some is not. Not knowing what advice is the good one may put your life in danger.

A Must Have 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent knowledge base for the DIY and pro. This series of books will show you everything you need to know to do it right the first time and pass those crucial inspections.

Editorial Review:

Spiral-bound with durable laminated pages designed to be used on-site for quick reference, this book provides a thorough overview of electrical safety and comprehensive information on code specifications. It is cross-referenced to the National Electric Code, which is updated every three years.

Protective Relaying (Power Engineering, 5)

J. Lewis Blackburn

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Presenting the fundamental theories and applications of relays used for the protection of electric power systems, this eagerly anticipated Second Edition of a widely used resource has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Maintaining the features that sent the previous edition into 10 printings, Protective Relaying, Second Edition covers large and small utility systems as well as industrial and commercial systems provides a completely new treatment of generator protection in compliance with the most recent governmental rules and regulations supplies expanded information on symmetrical components delineates individual protection practices for all equipment components furnishes an overview of power system grounding, including system ferroresonance and safety grounding basics analyzes power system performance during abnormal conditions describes the relationship of input source performance to protection and more! Widely adopted by colleges and universities throughout the country;from Arizona State University and the University of Alaska to the Georgia Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, the Second Edition offers outstanding textbook features such as application summaries a wealth of practical examples with detailed calculations and analyses problem sets keyed to each chapter Containing nearly 300 drawings, photographs, and tables, Protective Relaying, Second Edition is an indispensable reference for electrical and electronics, power, high-voltage, insulation, electrical-power, transmission and distribution, and industrial engineers; and power system researchers and technicians; and the text of choice for students and professionals enrolled in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, continuing-education programs, and professional seminars in these disciplines.

NEC 2005 Handbook: NFPA 70: National Electric Code; International Electrical Code Series

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Produced by the NFPA, the popular National Electrical Code® 2005 Handbook contains the complete text of the 2005 edition of the NEC® supplemented by helpful facts and figures, full-color illustrations, real-world examples and expert commentary. An essential reference for students and professionals, this Handbook is the equivalent of an annotated edition of the 2005 NEC® that offers insights into new and more difficult articles in order to guide users to success in interpreting and applying current Code requirements to all types of electrical installations. A valuable information resource for anyone involved in electrical design, installation and inspection, the NEC® 2005 Handbook is updated every three years and provides 100% of the information needed to "meet Code" and avoid costly errors. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make this one-of-a-kind reference - containing the most widely accepted and most frequently used criteria for electrical installations in the U.S. - available directly from us for our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently and also makes an excellent companion to books in Delmar's best-selling electrical wiring series.

National Electrical Code 2008 Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations (National Electrical Code (Nec) Pocket Guide Volume 1 Residential)

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

not worth it 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

You cannot use this without the full reference book which sells for $130. I sent my copy back.

Like it 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Good book for to use as a reference guide when traveling and working in the field.

A must-have for a person doing major electrical work 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This small book is the source for the rules for doing major electrical work. It's a reference book, and should be used that way. Some of the numbering may be a little confusing in the beginning, but the book grows on you as you use it.

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Perform safe, accurate, and efficient home electrical installations with the most current edition of the official National Electrical Code® Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations. This convenient guide’s practical coverage is presented in an order that mimics the real-world installation process, making its concepts easy to follow and easy to apply. Its compact size makes it ideal for storage in a toolbox, glove compartment, or even a pocket, so the code requirements you need can be available anytime and anywhere you need them!

Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code (Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code (Nec))

Charles Miller

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Providing a unique approach to learning the Code, the Illustrated Guide to the NEC uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustrations and visuals to break down and simplify the expanding volume and complexity of the 2008 National Electrical Code. By translating the sometimes vague, complicated wording of the Code into straightforward illustrations and clear explanations, this book provides a resource that will facilitate comprehension and application of Code requirements for beginning and master electricians alike. Material is organized logically, covering fundamental provisions first, and then grouping code requirements by the type of occupancy, beginning with one-family dwellings, and progressing on to multi-family, commercial locations, and special occupancies. This organization is not only logical but also reflects how information is needed when working in the electrical industry, better preparing readers for the real world. Its comprehensive coverage, innovative learning approach, and industry-based organization make this an indispensable supplement to the NEC, whether users need information on a specific area, or need to learn the Code from cover to cover.