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Wiring: Complete Projects for the Home

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Though I feel this book was written for the newbie and the weekend warrior do-it-yourselfer, it has some pretty advanced stuff in it too. But if you think about it, most electrical projects are the same, just with different uses and boxes.

Along with installations, the book covers tests, troubleshooting and upgrades of outlets, fishing cables and wires, drywall cutting, plugs and wires (and much more.) There is way too much stuff in this book to list here, so the highlights are:

GFCI outlets (where to install and why)
Tools, wires, fittings (when, how and where to use them)
Standby generators
Outdoor installations
Telephone wiring and hook-up

Something it doesn't cover: solar power. It would be nice to cover this growing issue.

You should have no trouble finding your particular problem / project in this book. The step-by-step instructions (with many many pictures and diagrams) make it so easy. I highly recommend this book.

I also highly recommend purchasing a Fluke T5 Electrical Tester along with this book. It is absolutely imperative that you have a *dependable* tester when you are working with electricity. The T5 is one of the easiest to use, just turn it on and the voltage, amps and ohms are given automatically.

I completed remodeling my basement to add a bath, office, large family room and even re-located the 20A laundry circuit. This book helped me so much, I can't understate it. Passed my city inspection 1st try. Added 6 or 7 new circuits overall for the house.

Anyone with a screwdriver can change outlets or replace switches, but for more complex tasks, I wanted a reference book.

*Plain, easy to read wiring diagrams for 3-way switches and lights. - which can be tricky to get right.
*Tips on keeping up to code (such as Arc-Fault breakers in sleeping rooms!)
*Clearly explained how to install a 240V line for my bathroom heater.
*How to wire my fire alarms all together for all three levels.

I'm so happy with my addition, and this book was the go-to source. I couldn't believe I was changing Breakers myself! (along with the Creative Homeowner plumbing book-also highly recommend)

I haven't really required this book for any real-world projects yet, however I am very impressed with the coverage. The great detailed colored illustrations, as well as the large 8 1/2" X 11" pages ensure that it will be a very useful reference for the future. I was an electrical engineer by trade (now retired), but this book is extremely well-written for the layman, as well.

I am in the process of finishing my basement and decided I would tackle the electrical work myself. I pulled a permit, and I needed to gather information on how to complete the project correctly. This book was very helpful. I completed the wiring and passed inspection. While it was not the only source of information I used, it was probably the most useful: The information was complete, the book was easy to read and understand, and it contained essential information. The diagrams were particularly helpful. I had very little electrical experience. By reading this book I was able to pick up enough information and terminology to have useful conversations with the building inspectors, and also learn how to wire basic residential circuits correctly (outlets, lighting, 3 way and 4 way switches, etc...). This book was much better than the book I bought from Home Depot, and as good as the "by pros, for pros" book a friend let me borrow.

I bought this for my husband and it's good that it was cheap bc it's written for a 7th grader. Not for a person w/basic knowledge.

It is a very good review of various wiring setups with photos showing what to do.
Very plain and easy to follow. Nicely priced thru AMAZON.

This book is a great reference tool to have, especially if you have workers with electricity basics who need to lookup tables and refresh their knowledge.

I recommend it for people who've taken at least one electricity course. Many things covered are general and basic, but you won't understand them fully unless you have hands-on knowledge and training. Knowing how a parallel circuit works is basic to any electrician's work.

Believe me, many do it yourselfer electricians who don't have the knowldege end up with accidents and dangerous installations.

Nevertheless, even if you haven't taken the course, it's a good starter. Lots of well taken pictures of the real thing. A little outdated but still serves well and will do so for many years to come.

This book was a real easy to read and well diagram book. I was very please. It also had the 3-way switch wiring that I needed. I would recomend this book to anyone. You want be disappointed.