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Wiring a House by Rex Cauldwell is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Wiring a House about?

This classic reference book on home wiring for homeowners, electricians and apprentices has been completely updated to reflect changes to the electrical code since it was first published in 1996. New material on home generators, lightning protection and wiring «above code» has been added to this edition. Featuring new design and color photos throughout. Contents | Preface to the Revised Edition 2 1 | The Basics 6 How Electricity Flows P. 8 | A Residential Electrical System P. 13 | Wire Gauges P. 15 | The Wire We Use P. 23 | Conduit Systems P. 31 2 | Tools of the Trade 34 General Tools P. 36 | AC-Powered Tools P. 44 | Cordless Tools P. 50 | Specialized Tools P. 53 3 | The Service Entrance 58 Buried or Aerial Service P. 60 | Calculating Amps, Choosing Cable P. 60 | Locating the Meter Base P. 66 | Buried Service Entrance P. 70 | Aerial Service Entrance P. 71 | Connecting Meter Base to Panel P. 78 4 | Panels and Subpanels 84 Elements of the Main Panel P. 86 | Picking a Panel P. 88 | Mounting a Panel P. 90 | Bringing Cables into the Panel P. 96 | Subpanels P. 99 | Balancing the Load P. 106 5 | The Art of Grounding 108 A Grounding/Bonding System P. 110 | Protection through Grounding P. 1

Who reads Wiring a House?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Rex Cauldwell
Publisher
Taunton Press, Incorporated
Published
2010
Language
EN
ISBN
9781621130482
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Crafts & Hobbies, Lifestyle
Rating
4.5 / 5 (92 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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