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Electrician's Instant Answers

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ISBN-10: 0071402039

ISBN-13: 9780071402033

Edition: 2003

Authors: David Tuck, Gary Tuck, R. Dodge Woodson

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The 'Instant Answers' books provide quick reference guides for workers in specific trades. This guide to electrical problems includes: appropriate codes related to calculation methods; conversion tables, reference charts; and fast facts.
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List price: $66.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 2/14/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 365
Size: 4.90" wide x 7.80" long x 1.05" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

David B. Tuck earned a bachelor of business administration with an accounting emphasis from Boise State University. Ambitious and outgoing, he was elected student body senator for the College of Business and Economics, and was quickly promoted to senate pro tempore for the whole student body government. While he was a student he was hired by the Idaho Department of Revenue for an audit internship.To spice up life and take a break from studying during his summer breaks, David worked as a professional river guide on the Snake, Salam, and Payettes Rivers in Idaho. It is here that he earned the nickname Salsa, because he delivered a level of experience suited to his clients' tastes,…    

About the Authors
Understanding Circuits
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuits
Parallel-Series Circuit
Series-Parallel Circuit
Divided Circuit
Multiple Circuits
Feeder Circuits
Subfeeder Circuits
Main Circuits
Submain Circuits
Tap Circuits
Branch Circuits
Temporary Wiring
Exterior Wiring
Overhead Wiring
Going Underground
Outside Components
Receptacles
Switches
Conduit
Exiting a Home Wall
Exterior Lights
Automated Lights
Getting Out
New Construction
Meetings
Permits
Temporary Service
Ordering Materials
Schedule
Basement and Slab Wiring
Exterior Wiring
Roughing-In
Trimming Out
Keeping Order
Installation Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
Sizing Circuits
Choosing the Right Boxes
Box Placement
Surface Wiring
Nail Plates
Attics
Crawlspace Installations
Working Wire Through Existing Space
Cutting Holes
Middle-Run Receptacles
Push-In Terminals
Split-Circuit Outlets
Recessed Light Housings
Dishwashers
Ceiling Fans
Sizing Whole-House Fans
Metal Conduit
Metal Studs
Subpanels
Tip Sheets
Home Automation
Structured Wiring System
Power Line Carrier
Timers
Computers
Going Wireless
Networking
Surge Control
Protocols
Home Security
Lights
Plumbing
HVAC
Entertainment
Telecommunications
Outdoor Systems
System Specifications
Lighting
Incandescent Lighting
Fluorescent Lighting
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Mercury Vapor Lamps
Metal Halide Lamps
High Pressure Sodium Luminaires
Residential Lighting
Residential Luminaires
Ceiling Paddle Fans
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Emergency Lighting
Commercial Lighting
Electric Heating Units
Baseboard Heating Units
HVAC Electricity and Wiring
DC Circuits
AC Circuits
Wires
Power Measurement and Electric Rates
Consumption
Demand
Cost Adjustments and Other Charges
Materials
Receptacles
230 Volt Receptacles
Switches
Rocker Switches
Specialty Switches
Plugs
Wall Plates
Wire Connectors
Wire Sizes and Applications
Tools
Ladders
Knockout Punches
Drill Bits
Hole Saws
Hacksaws
Keyhole Saws
Knives
Electrician's Hammer
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Multi-Tap Tools
Nut Drivers
Allen Wrenches
Tape Measures
Torpedo Levels
Portable Band Saws
Reciprocating Saws
Conduit Benders
Meters
Cordless Tools
Pipe Threaders
Fish Tapes
Wire Lube
Electrical Connectors and Accessories
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Plugs and Cords
240 Volt Plug
Quick-Connect Plugs
Incandescent Fixtures
Fluorescent Fixtures
Troubleshooting Switches
Troubleshooting Receptacles
Troubleshooting Circuit Breakers
Doorbells
Thermostats
Getting Work
Word-Of-Mouth Referrals
Ground Work
During the Job
At the End of the Job
Customer Satisfaction
New Customer Bases
Are You Bondable for Large Jobs?
Performance and Security Bid Bonds
The Risk of Big Jobs
Competition in the Bid Process
Preparing Accurate Take-Offs
Pricing
Markup On Materials
Monitoring Your Competitors
Pricing Your Services
Presentation
Showing Your Worth
Know Your Competition
Effective Estimating Techniques
Keeping Jobs on Track
Establishing Production Schedules
Maintaining Schedules
Unforeseen Scheduling Obstacles
Projecting Your Job Budget
Projecting Your Business Budget
Maintaining Financial Budget Requirements
Job Costing: Assessing Future Job Pricing
Tracking Profitability
Accurate Job Costing
Time Management
Worksite Safety
Facing Dangers
General Safety
Clothing
Jewelry
Eye and Ear Protection
Pads
Tool Safety
Fire Prevention
Co-worker Safety
First Aid
Open Wounds
Splinters
Eye Injuries
Scalp Injuries
Facial Injuries
Nosebleeds
Back Injuries
Legs and Feet
Hand Injuries
Shock
Burns
Heat-Related Problems
Glossary
Appendix
Index