American Electricians' Handbook - Hardcover

Croft, Terrell; Summers, Wilford I.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070139326 ISBN 13: 9780070139329

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 1987

Synopsis

For a century, the American Electricians' Handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. The Sixteenth Edition is revised to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code and the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction lighting. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a must-have tool for every professional electrician. Covers: Fundamentals Properties and splicing of conductors Circuits and circuit calculations General electrical equipment and batteries Transformers Solid-state devices and circuits Generators and motors Outside distribution Interior wiring Electric lighting Optical fiber Wiring and design tables

About this title

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.

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)

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0070139326
• ISBN 13: 9780070139329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1824