Common Sense Conduit Bending and Cable Tray Techniques (Electrical Trades (W/O Electro)) [Paperback]

James G. Simpson (Author)

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Product Description

Now geared especially for students, this newly expanded manual remains the only complete treatment of the topic in the electrical field. The simple format includes detailed instructions, definitions of key terms, and many helpful charts and pictures--but no complicated trigonometry. Research tests throughout the book increase students' retention of the material. New sections cover the National Electrical Code, conduit bending machines, fiber optic conduits, and more. Features : -lists many charts & tables to enhance the material covered -specific terms and definitions are found at the beginning of each section and at the beginning of the book -pictures and illustrations are contained throughout the book for reference and learning -concentric bending formulas and segmented bending guide helps apprentices understand and make concentric bends -explains in detail all NEC articles that relate to conduit bending and routing and cable tray routing ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-7111-X

About the Author

James G. Simpson is a Journeyman Electrician with over 32 years experience in the electrical trade.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (September 22, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827371101
• ISBN-13: 978-0827371101
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #663,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I'm being generous, October 5, 2000

By	"tarheelz" (Crystal Lake, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Common Sense Conduit Bending and Cable Tray Techniques (Electrical Trades (W/O Electro)) (Paperback)

This book falls far short of the intended mark of teaching conduit bending and cable tray systems and its price is certainly way out of line. I was looking for a book that would be beneficial to give as a present to my apprentices as I train them and it will definitely not be this one. Part of the book looks like a parts catalog. I really don't care about knowing the specific part numbers and if I need one that I don't know off hand then I will look at a parts book. There are some beneficial points in this book but they are so basic that you could easily teach them on the job to an apprentice in a day, if it even took that long. Considering price and information available, my recommendation would to be buy the old standard Benfield Bending Guide and use the remainder for lunch.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars save your money, July 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Common Sense Conduit Bending and Cable Tray Techniques (Electrical Trades (W/O Electro)) (Paperback)

this book is a joke.I am giving it one star because thats as low as I can go in the ratings

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money, July 13, 2009

By	Bent Wrench "Mad customer" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Common Sense Conduit Bending and Cable Tray Techniques (Electrical Trades (W/O Electro)) (Paperback)

A waste of money! Starts a topic then leaves you dangling. Wish I could leave less than one star.