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A complete, no-nonsense guide
to safe residential electrical wiring. First published in 1996, this critically
acclaimed reference is revised to account for changes made in the electrical
code. Master electrician and home wiring veteran Rex Cauldwell gives you the
benefits of his professional expertise along with tips and tricks he's picked up
from over 20 years on the job. Recognized as one of the most knowledgeable
practical electricians in the country, Cauldwell takes the mystery out of every
aspect of wiring a house, from wiring a panel to installing a light switch.
Writing with a keen attention to safety, Cauldwell's "code-plus"
approach to home wiring shows you how to choose the best tools and materials,
which materials to avoid, and how to wire any room. You'll learn how to install
main and sub service panels, receptacles, GFCIs, simple-to-complex fixtures, and
every type of appliance. You'll also find out how to ground a house properly,
how to run wire in existing walls with minimal damage, and how to meet and beat
national code requirements. New material covers home generators, lightning
protection, and wiring "above code." An essential reference for
everyone associated with residential construction. 256 pp.
Taunton's For Pros By Pros Wiring a House - Table of Contents:
Preface to the Revised Edition Introduction
The Basics How Electricity Flows
Anatomy of a Residential Electrical System
Wire Gauges
The Wire We Use
Conduit Systems
Tools of the Trade General Tools
AC-Powered Tools
Cordless Tools
Specialized Tools
Safety Equipment
The Service Entrance Choosing a Buried or an Aerial Service
Calculating Amperage and Choosing Cable
Local Requirements
Locating the Meter Base
Buried Service Entrance
Aerial Service Entrance
Connecting the Meter Base to the Panel
Panels and Subpanels Elements of the Main Panel
Picking a Panel
Mounting a Panel
Cable Management
Bringing Cables into the Panel
Subpanels
Balancing the Load
The Art of Grounding Definition of a Grounding System
Protection through Grounding
Choosing the Proper Grounding Materials
Installing a Low-Resistance Panel-to-Earth Grounding System
What Needs Grounding
Wiring Room by Room Stocking Up
Design Considerations and Outlet Box Locations
Pulling Cable in New Construction
Routing Wires in Renovation Work
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuses
Circuit Breakers
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters How a GFCI Works
Types of GFCIs
Where Ground-Fault Protection Is Required
Wiring GFCI Receptacles
Wiring GFCI Circuit Breakers
Testing GFCIs
Arc-Fault Circuit Breakers
Wiring AFCIs
Receptacles and Boxes Receptacle Boxes
Receptacles
Polarity
Wiring and Installation
Switches Switch Boxes
Switch Grades
Types of Switches
Light Dimmers
Fan Speed Controls
Wiring Fixtures Choosing the Right Box
Incandescent Lights
Fluorescent Lights
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Detectors
Track Lighting
Outdoor Light Fixtures
Recessed Lights
Wiring Appliances Kitchen Appliances
Baseboard Heaters
Electric Wall Heaters
Utility-Room Appliances
Garage-Door Openers
Submersible Pumps
Whirlpool Tubs and Spas
Lightning and Surge Protection Induced Voltage
Direct Strikes
Utility and In-House Surge Creators
Adding Surge Protection
Phone and Coaxial Cable Protection
Protecting Pumps
Standby Generators History of Incorrect Connections
Taunton's For Pros By Pros Wiring a House
