Wiring a House - by Rex Cauldwell (Paperback)

About the Book

Updated classic. Wiring a House: 6th Edition, is a must-have reference on home wiring - essential for homeowners, electricians, and apprentices. You'll find all the information is updated to the latest electrical code and contains significant revisions that impact residential work.

Book Synopsis

Wiring a House 6th Edition is a must-have reference on home wiring--essential for homeowners, electricians, and apprentices.

You'll find all the information is updated to the latest electrical code and contains significant revisions that impact residential work, including:

* Expanded AFCI and GFCI protection in homes
* New approaches to ensure the safety of photovoltaic (PV) electrical systems
* New methods to distribute low voltage power
* New DC provisions designed to save energy lost in conversion from AC

Author Rex Cauldwell shares his wealth of experience in a simple, straightforward manner. He covers all the basics from idiot-proof advice on how to keep track of your tools--cart them in bins in a little red wagon--to the highly technical aspects of wiring, as well as tried-and-true industry tips.

Wiring a House is a comprehensive guide written by a master electrician with over 40 years of experience. An indispensable reference for keeping pros up-to-date, it also provides apprentices and homeowners an accessible reference with the latest information:

• 350 full-color photographs
• 120 instructive illustrations
• Plus information on lighting, inverters, and electrical vehicle chargers.