Author(s): Editors of Cool Springs Press
Series: The Best DIY Series from the Brand You Trust
Edition: 8
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 336
Tags: wiring
Introduction 4
WORKING SAFELY WITH WIRING....................5
How Electricity Works
Glossary of Electrical Terms
Understanding Electrical Circuits
Grounding & Polarization
Home Wiring Tools
Wiring Safety
WIRE, CABLE & CONDUIT.........................6
Wire & Cable
NM Cable
Conduit
BOXES & PANELS................................7
Electrical Boxes
Installing Boxes
Electrical Panels
SWITCHES......................................8
Wall Switches
Types of Wall Switches
Specialty Switches
Testing Switches
RECEPTACLES...................................9
Types of Receptacles
Receptacle Wiring
GFCI Receptacles
Testing Receptacles
PRELIMINARY WORK..............................10
Planning Your Project
Highlights of the National Electrical Code
Room by Room Wiring
CIRCUIT MAPS..................................11
Common Household Circuits
COMMON WIRING PROJECTS........................12
GFCI & AFCI Breakers
Surge-Protective Devices
Service Panels
Grounding & Bonding a Wiring System
Subpanels
120/240-Volt Dryer Receptacles
120/240-Volt Range Receptacles
Dryer and Range Cords
Adding an Outdoor Receptacle
Ceilings Lights
Recessed Ceiling Lights
Track Lights
Undercabinet Lights
Vanity Lights
Low-Voltage Cable Lights
Hardwired Smoke & CO Alarms
Landscape Lights
Doorbells
Wireless Switches
Baseboard Heaters
Wall Heaters
Underfloor Radiant Heat Systems
Ceiling Fans
Remote-Control Ceiling Fan Retrofit
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Range Hoods
Backup Power Supply
Installing a Transfer Switch
Outbuildings
Motion-Sensing Floodlights
REPAIR PROJECTS...............................14
Repairing Light Fixtures
Repairing Chandeliers
Repairing Ceiling Fans
Repairing Fluorescent Lights
Replacing Plugs & Cords
Replacing a Lamp Socket
COMMON WIRING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS............15
Service Panels & Grounding
Cables & Wires
Boxes
Cords
Receptacles & Switches
Light Fixtures
Conversions...................................16
Resources.....................................17
Index.........................................19
Copyright.....................................20
