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American Electrician's Handbook, 15th Edition

The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has been completely updated to provide the latest National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code rules and standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics, induction lighting, and more. Providing all the information you'll need to design, maintain, and operate systems and equipment, the Fifteenth Edition of the American Electricians' Handbook is the key to tackling even the most complex jobs with complete confidence. This book has not yet been published. Projected Availability: September 2008.

Website Price $89.95

Author: Terrell Croft, Wilford I Summers, Frederic P Hartwell
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 1504

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An updated edition of an industry classic

The favored handbook of nearly everyone in the field, American Electricians' Handbook has been revised and updated to include the latest codes, standards, techniques, processes, and equipment. This industry staple, which has been in publication for 95 straight years, is filled with practical advice and facts for designing, installing, operating, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.

With new information and artwork throughout, American Electricians' Handbook uses plain language and diagrams to cover such subjects as solar power and photovoltaics; adjustable speed drives and variable-speed drive programming; continuous load calculations; and induction lighting. American Electricians' Handbook is the only book available that focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations.

Written for electricians; electrical engineers; general con tractors; construction managers; building inspectors.
An updated edition of the most popular electrician handbook on the market.
A Completely Updated Edition of the "Electricians' Bible."

The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has been completely updated to provide the latest National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code rules and standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics, induction lighting, and more. Providing all the information you'll need to design, maintain, and operate systems and equipment, the Fifteenth Edition of the American Electricians' Handbook is the key to tackling even the most complex jobs with complete confidence. This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. No matter what kind of electrical project you plan to take on, the American Electricians' Handbook is the only guide you'll need.

American Electrician's Handbook covers:

Solar power and photovoltaics
Variable- and adjustable-speed drives
Variable-speed-drive programming
Continuous load calculations
Induction lighting
New National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code rules
NEMA motor and generator standards
Voltage drops in circuits with non-unity power factors

Inside you'll find:

• 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

About the Authors
Wilford I Summers (Colorado Springs, CO) is an electrical consultant and former Executive Director of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Fred Hartwell (Amherst, MA) 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, National Electrical Code Code Making Panel Committee.