American Electricians' Handbook by Terrell Croft, Wilford I. Summers, Wilford Summers, Wilford I. Summers, Wilford I. Summers

Synopsis

OVER 750,000 COPIES SOLD!

THE “ELECTRICIANS' BIBLE” SINCE 1913

Filled with practical advice and facts, the American Electricians' Handbook is the best single source for essential information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. For over 85 years, there has been no better or more trusted way to keep up with the latest developments in the electrical field.

Revised and updated in compliance with the most recent National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, as well as the current standards of NEMA the American National Standards Institute, and the Underwriters Laboratories, this one-stop reference enables you to tackle even the most complex job with total confidence. Using the clear language and diagrams that have made the Handbook the industry's definitive resource, the expanded Fourteenth Edition brings you the latest data on:
* Advances in fiber optic cables, grounding, arc-fault circuit interrupter devices, and transient voltage surge suppressors
* The National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and NEMA motor and generator standards
* High-efficiency motors and electronic control of motors
* Circuits and circuit calculations, transformers, wiring tables, lamp application tables, and much more

Annotation

This bestselling reference has been the undisputed standard in its field since 1913. Every section of the Handbook has been thoroughly updated with such important revisions as updated codes, advances in solid state technology, new information on motors, and recently developed tools, equipment, and other products available from manufacturers.

Booknews

A compilation of data and information on the various types of electrical equipment and material presented without advanced mathematics and arranged for purposes of selection, installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment. This edition (11th in 1987) has been revised and expanded in accordance with the latest good practice standards for installing electrical conductors, devices, and appliances, and is consistent with the 1990 edition of the National electrical code. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Wilford I. Summers is an electrical consultant and former Executive Director of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

Frederic P. Hartwell is president of Hartwell Electrical Services, Inc., and serves as inspector of wires in his hometown. He has more than 25 years' experience in the field of electronics, including as senior editor of Electrical Construction and Maintenance magazine and as principal member of the NEC's Code Making Panel.