Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition

Current with 2020-2023 Electrical Codes

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Pub Date 08 Feb 2022 | Archive Date 03 Mar 2022

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For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available.

As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include:
  • Working Safely with Wiring
  • Wire, Cable & Conduit
  • Boxes & Panels
  • Switches (including wall switches and specialty switches)
  • Receptacles
  • Preliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more)
  • Circuit Maps
  • Common Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more)
  • Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more)
The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust.
For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available.

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ISBN 9780760371510
PRICE $27.99 (USD)
PAGES 336

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The Complete Photo Guide to Wiring 8th Edition is a reformat and a re-release update of the classic reference by the editors of Black & Decker. Due out 8th Feb 2022 from Quarto on their Cool Springs Press imprint, it's 336 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats (ebook format available now).

One thing that characterizes these Black & Decker reference guides is the uniform logical layout. The books are streamlined and information is grouped thematically in chapters - so relevant info is easy to find and easy to use. The introduction includes a solid overview over safety and working safely with electricity (obviously very important). The following chapters build on one another: wire cable & conduit, boxes & panels, switches, receptacles, project planning & preliminary work, circuit maps, common wiring projects (including some really useful tutorials), repairs, and troubleshooting.

The emphasis throughout is on clearly written information which is correct, up-to-date, and safety conscious. Tutorials are accompanied by step by step instructions and photos. Materials and tools are clearly labeled and listed in bullet lists throughout the text. Measurements throughout (as well as standards for code-work) are given in American standard (no metric measurement equivalents are given).

The codes and standards used are specific for North America and are current from 2021-2024 as written to comply with requirements.

Five stars. This is a great resource for DIYers, homeowners, and would be a good choice for school and public library acquisition. All the books in this series are well written, accessible, and safety conscious.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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