American Electricians' Handbook, Sixteenth Edition

FULLY UPDATED FOR THE LATEST ELECTRICAL CODES AND STANDARDS

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