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I agree with most all of the reviews. Furthermore, I'm having a detached garage built and was going to hire an electrician to run power out there, which would cost me at least $1,000 after trenching and a few lights. The book makes a very good point that you need to get permits for something like that. If you are a professional and are looking for guidance on a highly complex project, then this is not the book for you. So if you're not confident in your abilities, then at least you will have a professional reviewing your work before you completely finish the project. The book is actually a very interesting read and is full of very explanatory pictures. This book is intended for beginner to intermediate level do-it-yourselfers. Now, I think I will be doing this myself.
I recently bought a house and considered hiring an electrician to install a couple extra sockets and light fixtures here and there. After reading through this book, I am quite sure I can do these projects myself. If you don't do something right, then the inspector will let you know and even give you some great advice on how to fix it. Even if you don't do a lot of the work yourself, this book will help you understand what the electrician is talking about and help you make more educated decisions when negotiating electrical projects.
I have done quite a bit of home wiring and I still turn to this book. The newer versions talk more about home networks and stuff, which is nice.
This is no doubt a great reference book. I rate this book 5/5, but a 2009 code book is also recommended to help facilitate all up to date wiring codes. This book could, but is not required to, have more in depth wiring codes for 2009.
It also has many, more in depth wiring techniques, that can be used in a new or used home. Non the less, this book is awesome. This book shows you basic wiring techniques.
This book does give you basic wiring procedures and codes, but does not list the full range of wiring codes for 2009. This book has great illustrations and diagrams which are very useful, even if you want to rewire your entire home. Although this book at is great at demonstrating basic wiring techniques, there is still some information left out.
It will show you simple to complex wiring and does, literally, illustrate basic wiring diagrams for the most common wiring techniques. I strongly recommend this book to the beginner or anyone who who is interested in wiring procedures.
The book has tons and tons of photos and explains things to the point that people with no previous knowledge should be able to understand.
im taking an electrical course in NYC and this is for a NEC 2008, we are 3 years behind which means we use the NEC 2005. my question is should I buy or what. ita an intersting book but i dont want to follow and incorrect form in using the regulation of what NEC 2005 needs. I know there is a violation and its prohitied if an electrician in NYC follows the NEC 2008 what should I do.
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