The Lineman's and Cableman's Field Manual (Paperback)

by Thomas Shoemaker (Author), James Mack (Author), Edwin Kurtz (Author) "Diagrams of electric circuits show the manner in which electrical devices are connected..." (more)
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Product Description
One-stop portable reference for linemen and cablemen.

Take all the key information you need to every jobsite in one easy-to use reference! Lineman's and Cableman's Field Manual, by Thomas M. Shoemaker and James E. Mack, packs the latest NEC« and OSHA standards and safety rules pertaining to electrical line maintenance and construction. This convenient hands-on tool gives you: *Diagrams for overhead transformer connections...ampacity and physical data...fusing guidelines...conductor sag table data and sample calculations...and preventative equipment maintenance procedures *Sample guying calculations and charts *Primary and secondary conductor ampacity tables for underground construction as well as fusing and secondary design guidelines *Advice for personnel protective equipment, and correct techniques for pole-top and bucket rescue and resuscitation *Lightning protection data *Step-by-step guide to proper grounding *Tree trimming techniques for line clearance *Diagrams of the most commonly utilized knots, splices and gear *Much, much more!

About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

James E. Mack (Moline, IL) is Manager, Operations Support, at the Mid-American Energy Company. He is an active committee member of the Missouri Valley Electrical Association. He is a member of IEEE and NSPE.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (March 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071354700
• ISBN-13: 978-0071354707
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #786,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide for the lineman/cableman, June 8, 2001

By	"beryl11196" (Astoria, New York United States) - See all my reviews

I used this book as a reference for a project I needed to do on splicing. I found the information contained was concise and clear. The book covers a wide variety of subjects that are very relevant to the jobs that a lineman and cableman would need to perform everyday.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, June 2, 2005

By	D. R. Merry (New England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not a bad field guide but falls a little short on some subjects. The ones it does cover it does well but skips over some key topics. Every Line truck should have one, but keep a copy of the big book close.