American Electricians' Handbook [Hardcover]

Terrell Croft (Author), etc. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070139326 | ISBN-13: 978-0070139329 | Publication Date: May 1, 1987 | Edition: 11th

A handbook covering practical facts and advice on the selection, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This edition takes into account the latest National Electrical Code, American National Standards, National Electrical Safety Code, NEMA motor and generator standards; Underwriters Laboratory Standards, and manufacturers' newest products.

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From the Back Cover

Keep up with developments in the electrical field with the latest edition of the "electricians' bible." Filled with practical advice and facts, the new edition of this standard reference will enable you to do your job with complete confidence. Revised and updated in compliance with the current National Electrical Code standards, as well as those of NEMA, the National Electrical Safety Code, American National Standards, and Underwriters Laboratory, the book shows you how to select, install, maintain, and operate all types of electrical equipment and wiring. Using the clear language and diagrams that have helped make the Handbook the definitive Thirteenth Edition brings you the latest data on: Advances in solid-state technology; The most up-to-date techniques for splicing conductors, plus a look at new types of building wires and cables; new information on high efficiency motors and electronic control of motors; Recently developed tools, equipment, and other products available from manufacturers; Plus information on circuits and circuit calculations, transformers, wiring tables, lamp application tables, and much more. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

WILFORD SUMMERS (Colorado Springs, CO) is an electrical consultant and former Executive Director of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

TERRELL CROFT (deceased) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1824 pages
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 11th edition (May 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070139326
• ISBN-13: 978-0070139329
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,530,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A patchwork monster, November 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: American Electrician's Handbook (Hardcover)

Another motley McGraw-Hill product. First copyrighted in 1913. The author appears to have died prior to 1976, and the book has been maintained by hired help. Don't try to use this as a textbook; treat it as a reference only. You never really know whether some item is up to date or 50 or 80 years old. Examples: There is a lot of treatment of two-phase (yup, 90 degrees) power, including at 25 hertz, and of multi-kilovolt series incandescent streetlighting, plus knob and tube wiring. Also, it is stated that the highest radio frequency in use is 30 megahertz, whereas in reality we're up to 1,000 or 2,000 times that just now. This book is a curiousity; charming if you have the cash, but if you don't, maybe you should be getting something more coherent.

60 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a handbook, December 1, 2001

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jns (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Electrician's Handbook (Hardcover)

I would NOT recommend this book to any electrician, engineer, or architect. It is extremely difficult to comprehend. Gaining any practical information from this book is futile. I have had the twelfth edition over ten years. I used it to study for the electricians exam. I hated it then. Since that time, I have found it to be a very poor reference book. The thirteenth edition is no better. I understand why some electrician training schools might use this book - it is very comprehensive. It would make a good reference for a classroom lesson plan, but not a direct teaching tool. If you want to learn the material in this book, get the National Electric Code Handbook (and related materials published by the NFPA) and appropriate textbooks. FYI - I am a licensed electrician and a registered professional engineer.

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Electrician's Life-saver, March 28, 2000

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R. M. Ballier "filmmaker" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Electrician's Handbook (Hardcover)

I originally purchased this book on the recommendation of another electician. Many electrician training schools use this same book to teach their students. I found it to be easy to comprehend, and to be a wealth of information that has helped me enormously in my work, and to prepare for Electrician's exams. I would recommend this to any electrician (Apprentice, Journeyman, etc. I have used and abused mine so much, that it's time for me to purchase another copy - that's how useful a tool it is.