Wiring 1-2-3,9780696211843

Wiring 1-2-3

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780696211843
ISBN10: 069621184X
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Meredith Books
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Summary

Offers over 150 tips and 125 interior wiring projects for improving older electrical systems and replacing switches.

Table of Contents

Understanding Wiring
7(14)
How Power Gets Distributed
8(2)
How a Circuit Works
10(1)
Grounding and Polarization
11(1)
Grounding Methods
12(2)
Know Your Service Panel
14(2)
Wires and Cables
16(1)
Receptacles and Switches
17(2)
Receptacle and Switch Wiring
19(2)
Top 10 Projects
21(20)
Replacing a Switch
22(2)
Replacing a 3-Way Switch
24(1)
Replacing a Dimmer Switch
25(1)
Replacing a Receptable
26(1)
Adding GFCI Protection
27(1)
Upgrading a Ceiling Fixture
28(2)
Adding Under-Cabinet Lights
30(2)
Hanging a Ceiling Fan
32(5)
Installing Recessed Lighting
37(3)
Installing Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
40(1)
Basic Tool and Skills
41(10)
Basic Tool Kit
42(2)
Using Testers
44(2)
Stripping and Splicing Wire
46(2)
Joining Wire to a Terminal
48(2)
Wire Nuts and Tape
50(1)
Inspecting Your Home
51(14)
Meeting Code
52(1)
A Walk-Around Inspection
53(5)
Inspecting Inside Boxes
58(2)
Inspecting a Service Panel
60(1)
Mapping Circuits
61(1)
Avoiding Circuit Overloads
62(2)
Aluminium Wiring
64(1)
Electrical Repairs
65(18)
Fixing Lamp Sockets
66(1)
Replacing Lamp Switches
67(1)
Rewiring Lamps
68(2)
Rewiring Desk Lamps
70(1)
Repairing Pendent Fixtures
71(1)
Replacing Plugs and Switches
72(2)
Testing Switches
74(2)
Checking 240-Volt Receptables
76(2)
Repairing Fluorescents
78(2)
Resetting Breakers
80(1)
Changing Fuses
81(1)
Repairing Wires in Boxes
82(1)
Planning Lighting
83(14)
Choosing Ceiling Fixtures
84(2)
Selecting Bulbs and Tubes
86(1)
Planning Kitchen Lighting
87(3)
Lighting a Bathroom
90(1)
Lighting Living Areas
91(2)
Planning for Can Lighting
93(1)
Planning Security Lighting
94(1)
Lighting Your Yard
95(1)
Deck and Patio Lighting
96(1)
Easy Upgrades
97(12)
Installing Special Switches
98(2)
Installing a GFCI Breaker
100(1)
Adding Surge Protection
101(1)
Installing Track Lighting
102(2)
Installing Fluorescent Lighting
104(1)
Installing Halogen Lighting
105(1)
Installing Trapeze Lights
106(1)
Grounding Receptacles
107(1)
Installing Motion-Sensor Lights
108(1)
Planning For New Services
109(12)
Buying Tools to Run New Lines
110(2)
Common Code Requirements
112(2)
Mapping a Job
114(2)
Loading Circuits Correctly
116(2)
Choosing Boxes
118(2)
Installing Straps and Staples
120(1)
Running New Cable
121(19)
Working with NM Cable
122(2)
Working with Armored Cable
124(2)
Running Conduit
126(2)
Wiring in Unfinished Framing
128(2)
Wiring Finished Rooms
130(3)
Installing Remodeling Boxes
133(2)
Patching Walls
135(2)
Installing a Junction Box
137(1)
Installing Raceway Wiring
138(2)
Installing New Services
140(27)
Installing a New Receptacle
141(1)
Adding a Wall Switch
142(1)
Switching a Receptacle
143(1)
Splitting a Receptacle
144(1)
Adding a 240-Volt Receptacle
145(1)
Adding a Fixture with Switch
146(2)
Wiring Three-Way Switches
148(3)
Wiring Four-Way Switches
151(1)
Adding a Wall Light
152(1)
Installing an Attic Fan
153(1)
Installing a Whole-House Fan
154(2)
Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan
156(3)
Adding a Range Hood
159(2)
Installing a Smoke Detector
161(1)
Adding an Outdoor Receptacle
162(2)
Running an Outdoor Line
164(2)
Installing Outdoor Lighting
166(1)
Major Projects
167
Adding a New Circuit
168(2)
Installing a Subpanel
170(2)
Replacing a Service Panel
172(1)
Wiring a Bathroom
173(1)
Wiring a Kitchen
174(2)
Wiring a Bedroom
176(1)
Wiring a Laundry Room
177
Low-Voltage Wiring
78(109)
Installing Telephone Wiring
179(2)
Running Coaxial Cable
181(1)
Troubleshooting a Door Chime
182(3)
Troubleshooting a Thermostat
185(2)
Glossary 187(2)
Index 189

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