Basic Electricity, Electrical Theory
& Electrical Wiring

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Basic Electricity & Electrical Theory

Mastering the NEC 2008 DVDs - 12 DVD Set
Designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.

Basic Electric DC Calculation
Basic Electric AC Calculation
Residential Wiring Code
Residential Service Calculations
Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations
Ampacities & Derating
Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services
Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment
Raceways, Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions
Motor Circuits: Understanding Article 430
Understanding the Second Half of the Code

All 12 DVD's are also Available Separately

California Contractor Exam Prep: Low Voltage Systems (C-7)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Low Voltage Systems (C-7) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient electrician. By answering more than 180 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an electrician uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

California Contractor Exam Prep: Electrical Sign (C-45)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep Electrical (C-19) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient electrician. By answering more than 175 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an electrician uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

Electrical Equipment Handbook: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Provides you with the state-of–the-art information for achieving the highest performance from your transformers, motors, speed drives, generator, rectifiers, and inverters. With this book in hand you'll understand various diagnostic testing methods and inspection techniques as well as advance fault detection techniques critical components and common failure modes. This handbook will answer all your questions about industrial electrical equipment.

Electrical Principles and Practices
Provides a comprehensive, content-filled introduction to basic electrical theory, circuit fundamentals, and practical wiring techniques. The text is based on typical residential, commercial, and industrial systems and represents the broad range of uses for electricity found in different industries.
Also Available>>> Workbook with Answer Key
Also Available>>> Instructor's Resource Guide

Electrician's Instant Answers
The Book for Electricians Who Need the Right Answer NOW! It provides all the information you need to solve just about any electrical procedure problem – quickly, effectively, and economically. Packed with calculations, tips, fast facts, charts, tables, and photographs, it features just enough text to get the job done right, without wasting your time.

Electrician's Pocket Manual
The ULTIMATE At-A-Glance Data Finder - For Electricians of all Levels - Complete, compact and featuring formulas, tables, and diagrams in place of lengthy text descriptions, this handy reference delivers job-essential information in a quick look-up format. This second edition has been updated to the 2005 National Electrical Code, new symbols for electrical drafting now being used in CAD drafting, additional coverage of co-axial cable in home wiring, and more on electric motors and controls.

Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook
THE INDUSTRY “BIBLE” SINCE 1928! - This newly revised text, now in full color, provides easy-to-follow instructions and the essential information for controlling industrial motors. Most commonly-used devices in contemporary industrial settings are covered. Many circuits are explained with clear and concise step-by-step sequences that help students learn the concepts and applications of control logic

Photovoltaic Systems
Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems. The textbook covers the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices.
Also Available>> Instructors Resource Guide

Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding, 2008 NEC
10th Edition Updated To The 2008 National Electrical Code. Published by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). A long-time classic, it is believed to be the most authoritative book on this subject. This new 10th edition has been meticulously updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code. Why get your information piecemeal, when you can see design, engineering, installation and enforcement perspectives dovetail together in this one book? Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding is the only book on the market that helps you see all the perspectives before you do the job.

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies
Save On Energy Costs By Adding Solar Energy Components To Your Home - Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power Your Home For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned

Test Instruments
This comprehensive new text provides an overview of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and practical use of electrical test instruments. Test Instruments provides an overview of typical electrical test instruments used for installation tests, process equipment operation, quality control, and troubleshooting activities. Topics include - Personal protective equipment based on National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical safety in the Workplace .

Transformer Principles and Applications
Developed in partnership with NJATC, this new text provides a comprehensive overview of transformer operation, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting. This full-color textbook is designed to develop basic competencies of electrical apprentices, and other learners from beginning to advanced. It can be used in a classroom setting, as a self-study text, or as a desktop reference book on advanced wiring connections and applications. All safety and personal protective equipment depicted is based on requirements specified in National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 70E
Also Available >> Instructors Resource Guide

Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding 2005 DVD
Take a real look at Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding - One of the most complicated and important aspects of electrical work is grounding. This quality DVD presentation first simplifies the theory behind grounding and then walks viewers through the proper application of grounding theory. The comprehensive instruction is augmented by illustrations, animations, and example calculations.

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