American Electricians' Handbook, Sixteenth Edition

FULLY UPDATED FOR THE LATEST ELECTRICAL CODES AND STANDARDSFor a century, the American Electricians' Handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. The Sixteenth Edition is revised to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code and the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction lighting. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a must-have tool for every professional electrician.Covers: FundamentalsProperties and splicing of conductorsCircuits and circuit calculationsGeneral electrical equipment and batteriesTransformersSolid-state devices and circuitsGenerators and motorsOutside distributionInterior wiringElectric lightingOptical fiberWiring and design tables