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SocialPC - Wiring a House (Best of Fine Homebuilding)
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List Price: $34.95
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Manufacturer: Taunton
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.31924
EAN: 9781561581139
ISBN: 1561581135
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 1996-11-01
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 1996-11-01
Studio: Taunton
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Summary: Not a very systematic guide
Comment: I can only recommend this book as a supplement, not as a primary book on wiring a house. I purchased it for background on what I need to know to create circuits for the house I am building, and, believe it or not, there's not a single word on how to create a circuit in this book. It's useful if you already have a good foundation on the principles of house electricity, and you want to pick up some handy tips and tricks, but it should not be purchased as a primary book on the topic. I also found the book mediocre in a number of other ways, such as the illustrations not coinciding with the subject matter on a page (poor book design), or with the author not providing enough background material. The beginning description on the nature of electricity was so simplistic that it was deceptively incorrect: the analogy that electricity is like water pushing through a garden hose is flat-out wrong: unlike water, electricity can only flow when there is a circuit. The author also makes no mention that electricity is a naturally occurring phenomenon, that it is everywhere and only when it is channeled into a circuit does it become useful for energy or power. From there it would have been easy to explain what grounding is, but the author does not make this connection.
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Summary: How-To-Do-It-Better Book
Comment: This is a great resource for a Journeyman or advanced handyman and covers just about everything you would need for any residential wiring project.
What I really like it that is a current work compliant with the 2008 NEC. It covers AFCI's (and testing them) which are mandatory for new residential dwellings and proper installation of transfer switches which is sorely needed in my area (Southern Louisiana) and I'm sure other locales as well.
The book is thorough and well illustrated, and could be a bit intimidating for the inexperienced. Seasoned professionals may not get much from it either if you tend to go above code in your own work.
Not a how to book, but a how to do it better.
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Summary: Excellent Book - Explains How to Wire Right
Comment: First, let me say that I'm a do it yourself guy, and have been finishing my 1600 sf basement. This is the first large project that I've undertaken. This consisted of a large theater, bathroom, equipment room, exercise area, wet bar, and large common area. I added 53 outlets, 25 can lights, and a number of switches.
I'm rather handy and like to build things, but I always need a good reference that I can use to ensure that I understand the principles and tricks of whatever I'm working on. This book was the answer to all of my questions. It was in depth enough that I was able to fully understand the concepts as well as the practice of various wiring situations. It covered the "WHY'S" as well as the "HOW'S". Electrical is one of those trades that really needs to be done correctly, and there is little margin for error. This title is the only one that you will need when undertaking a large project such as a remodels, additions, etc. I wouldn't recommend it for the casual outlet addition, new light install, etc as it is much too comprehensive for folks completing these tasks.
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Summary: Never received
Comment: Since I never received it and supplier will not response to email request on order I recommend not ordering it unless you just want to lose your money.
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Summary: The Secret De-CODE-er Book
Comment: I've worked my way through the NEC and taken Residential Electrical training, but this book made sense out of the chaos. In simple terms the author explains, not only the code, but the reasoning behind it ... and then offers a common sense approach to wiring a home not just to meet code, but to meet the needs of today's home owner. I build for Habitat for Humanity. Economy and common sense are our stock in trade. Ya gotta have this one!
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This classic reference book on home wiring for homeowners, electricians and apprentices has been completely updated to reflect changes to the electrical code since it was first published in 1996. New material on home generators, lightning protection and wiring "above code" has been added to this edition. Featuring new design and color photos throughout.
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