When was the last time you saw a beautifully illustrated book on installing electrical wiring? Probably never. That's because most books on wiring are deeply technical in nature and wander into commercial and industrial electrical applications. Imagine a book that only teaches house wiring to the latest code, yet is so full of beautiful color photographs you'll want to read it at breakfast.
Beautifully illustrated with full-color photos, this practical book takes a step-by-step approach in showing you how to install code-approved wiring for residential homes. Starting with wiring the service entrance to grounding and wiring rooms in both new construction and renovation work, install fuses and circuit breakers, how to install and test ground-fault interrupters, receptacles and boxes, switches, and fixtures, and how to wire appliances. Also includes how to install stand-by generators.
248 pages, 8-1/2 x 11
Back Cover:
Wiring A House
by Rex Cauldwell
“Rex Cauldwell’s well illustrated, approachable manual draws on three generations of wiring know-how, taking you through most situations you’re likely to encounter in conventional house wiring”
-Journal of Light Construction
This classic reference on home wiring has been completely updated to reflect the most recent changes to the electric code. New information on home generators, lightning and surge protection, and wiring “above code” has also been added.
Rex Cauldwell offers the insights he’s learned from over 30 years in the trade, including how to:
- Choose the best tools and materials for any job
- Design electrical wiring for any room in the house
- Install main service panels and subpanels
- Ensure that a house is properly grounded
- Install receptacles GFCI’s switches, and fixtures
- Install common household appliances
- Ensure job-site safety and the safety of the installation for many years to come
About the Author:
Master electrician Rex Cauldwell has been wiring houses for over 30 years and has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable electricians in the trade. He is the author of Safe Home Wiring Projects and Inspecting a House, both published by The Taunton Press. Rex lives in Copper Hill, Virginia.