Blueprint Reading For Electricians

Using terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry, this book provides a strong, relevant introduction to reading and interpreting blueprints for aspiring electricians. Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E begins by covering fundamental tools and basic sketching, and progresses to include coverage of views, plans, schedules, and specifications. With additional chapters devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. Need-to-know mathematical concepts are covered in a straightforward manner, so that readers can feel confident they have sufficient knowledge to learn and apply the material. Both a training manual and blueprint reading reference, Blueprint Reading for Electrical Workers, 2E provides the content, the hands-on exercises, and the real-world applications necessary for readers to master their print reading skills.

Reading a blueprint is like reading a road map. It tells you exactly what you are required to build. Read it wrong and you will build it wrong -- and that can be expensive. This book explains how to read and interpret all types of electrical drawings and diagrams used in residential and commercial construction. There are details on electrical floor plans, lighting layouts, and schematics showing single line and block or power-riser diagrams for wiring circuits. Learn how to lay out an electrical project, what to look out for in dealing with construction specifications and drawings -- especially in terms of today's technology, how to use an engineer's scale for developing and reading site plans, and how to make up and use panel board, connected-load, and other schedules.

Blueprint Reading for Electricians 3rd edition

Learn to read and interpret blueprints through the eyes of an electrician. Now in its 3rd edition, Blueprint Reading for Electricians presents students and apprentices alike with the blueprint reading terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry. This specialized resource begins by covering fundamental tools and basic sketching, then progressing to include coverage of views, plans, schedules and specifications. With additional chapters devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. It has been updated to reflect the very latest technology and industry trends and is ideal both as a training manual and reference guide; its content, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications will help readers of all levels to master their print reading skills. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile ProTM. This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The book's purpose is to provide you with the ability to build since this will lead you to great financial achievement into the construction business. Electrician, Electrical apprentice, with the desire to make a career in the electrical field will benefit from the experience of thousand and hundreds of hours spend in the construction sites. This book is the valuable tool for any individual involved in electrical field as beginner that performs tasks as electrician, estimator, apprentice or engineer. Contractors will discover information they need in their business. The book is the perfect for any new emigrant that intends to make a career in the construction business as electrical contractor or electrician. To make it more affordable is coming in black &white version but is available in full color version also. The full-color version will be able to provide more clarity and easy understanding of the pictures, sketch, drawings and diagrams. Limited preview on www.books.google.com

This guide is fully illustrated, with a multitude of real blueprint sections, and offers comprehensive information on the subject.