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Wiring a House

Wiring a House
By Rex Cauldwell

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-- Covers wiring any room, proper grounding, installing panels, and more

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #638014 in Books
  • Published on: 1996-11-01
  • Released on: 1996-11-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 240 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Electricity is one of the least understood yet most important aspects of do-it-yourself building and renovation. Used safely, it allows us to enjoy a life of convenience, but when its basic rules are violated it can destroy one's home. A master electrician, building inspector, and licensed general contractor, Cauldwell shows how to properly use electricity in this revision of his 1996 text. Starting with electricity's basics, he then explains tools of all types, shows how and where electricity enters the house, and explains grounding (which is vital for safety). Proceeding through the house, Cauldwell demonstrates how to wire both new construction and renovations and to install receptacles, switches, fixtures, and wired-in appliances. Important safety information is provided, including ground-fault circuit interrupters, lightning, and surge protection. Finally, Cauldwell gives instructions for wiring "Above Code," his system of wiring that exceeds the minimum standards required by the electrical code and results in a safer, higher-quality installation. This title does an outstanding job of explaining an area of perennial confusion for do-it-yourselfers. Recommended for every collection.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

Master electrician Rex Cauldwell has been wiring houses for almost 30 years and has earned a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable, practical electricians in the country. Now, for the first time, Cauldwell offers the insights he's learned over time and on the job in one complete, no-nonsense reference. In these pages he demonstrates how to choose the best tools and materials for any job; avoid materials that will cause problems on the job site and future safety hazards; design electrical wiring for any room in the house; ensure job-site safety and the safety of the installation for many years to come; install main service panels and subpanels; ensure that a house is properly grounded; install receptacles, GFCIs and switches; install all kinds of fixtures, from simple wall lights to ceiling fans; install common household appliances; run wire in new construction and in existing walls and ceilings; and meet and beat the requirements of the 1996 NEC (National Electrical Code).