| Description |
xii, 333 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
1.. Introduction -- New Work -- Old Work -- Older Buildings -- Taking This Seriously -- Respecting Your Limits -- Pros -- Learning the Language -- Part 1. Familiarizing Yourself with Your System -- 2.. Basic Information about Electrical Systems -- Electrical Quantities -- How Electricity Flows -- Physical System -- What Type of Electrical Service Do You Have? -- System Voltage -- What Type of Electrical Service Feeds Your House? -- Grounding and Bonding -- 3.. Checking for Voltage -- Why Should You Learn How to Perform This Specific Test This Early? -- What Do You Need to Know About Testers? -- What Dangers Should You Watch Out for When Testing? -- 4.. Evaluating Your Service Entrance -- Why Is This Worth Doing? -- What Constitutes a Service? -- Where Should You First Look for Damage if You Have an Overhead Service? -- What Can You Learn from an Overhead Line? -- Judge Its Point of Attachment -- |
| Subject |
Electric wiring, Interior -- Amateurs' manuals.
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Electric wiring, Interior -- Maintenance and repair -- Amateurs' manuals.
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| ISBN |
0071357017 |
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9780071357012 |
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