American Electricians Handbook Seventeenth Edition

The new edition of the best-known reference for electricians―fully updated for the latest codes and standards For over a century, this practical handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. This seventeenth edition has been thoroughly revised to comply with the most recent (2020) National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code. American Electricians’ Handbook, 17th Edition, covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), photovoltaics and induction lighting, and contains a new chapter that clearly explains new industry safety methods, along with detailed coverage of how those procedures correlate with OSHA requirements. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included. This is a practical, on-the-job resource for every professional electrician. Covers: Fundamentals Properties and splicing conductors Circuits and circuit calculations General electrical and batteries Transformers Solid-state devices and circuits Generators and Motors Outside Distribution Interiors wiring Electric lighting Optical fiber Wiring and design tables Electrical safety

Market: electricians; electrical engineers; general contractors; construction managers; building inspectors An updated edition of the most popular electrician handbook on the market

FULLY UPDATED FOR THE LATEST ELECTRICAL CODES AND STANDARDS For a century, the American Electricians' Handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. The Sixteenth Edition is revised to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code and the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction lighting. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a must-have tool for every professional electrician. Covers: Fundamentals Properties and splicing of conductors Circuits and circuit calculations General electrical equipment and batteries Transformers Solid-state devices and circuits Generators and motors Outside distribution Interior wiring Electric lighting Optical fiber Wiring and design tables

* Since 1913, the single source blockbuster for all essential information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment * Includes advancements in fiber optic cables, grounding, arc-fault circuit interrupter devices, and transient voltage surge suppressors * Complete with the latest updates on National Electrical Code, National Safety Code, and NEMA motor and generator standards * Features new information on high efficiency motors and electronic control of motors * Provides the latest developments in circuits and circuit calculations, transformers, wiring tables, lamp applications tables, and more

The Electrician's all-in-one everything guide. The 13th edition of this industry classic packs: lightning-fast troubleshooting techniques; proven tips for passing inspections-every time; simplified electrical power calculations; guidelines for selecting tools & materials for any job; time- & money-saving wiring tips; current standards of the NEC, ANS, NESC & NEMA. Everything you need to select, install, operate & maintain today's electrical systems is packed into the 13th edition of the American Electrician's Handbook. Experts Terrell Croft & Wilford Summers deliver complete, practical, up-to-date information on the properties & splicing of conductors... circuits & circuit calculations... general electrical equipment & batteries... transformers... electronic & solid-state circuits... generators & motors... interior wiring... electric lighting... wiring tables... & much, much more.

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance! McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code® 2007 Handbook delivers a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC® that clarifies the often confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work confidently and safely. Designed for use with the Code itself, this expert resource guides readers through safety rules for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical supply stations and equipment, and also for overhead and underground electric supply and communication lines. Fully updated with all the latest rules, McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code® 2007 Handbook features: The best complete NESC® annotation currently available A rule-by-rule overview of the entire code Over 500 detailed illustrations and photographs A wealth of practical examples of code applications Concise explanations of controversial rules Inside this Time-Saving, NESC Compliance Tool • General Sections: Definitions • Grounding • Part 1. Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment: Fences • Safety Signs • Storage • Working Space • Batteries • Transformers and Regulators • Conductors • Circuit Breakers, Reclosers, Switches, and Fuses • Surge Arresters • Part 2. Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines: Inspections • Clearances • Joint Use • Grades of Construction • Loadings • Strength Requirements • Line Insulation • Part 3. Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines: Underground Conduit Systems • Supply Cable • Cable in Underground Structures • Direct-Buried Cable • Risers • Terminations • Part 4. Rules for Operation of Electric Supply and Communication Lines and Equipment: Employer Rules • Employee Rules • Communication Worker Rules • Supply Worker Rules • OSHA Requirements