Black and Decker Advanced Home Wiring Updated 6th Edition: Current with 2023-2026 Codes - Featuring instructions for: Backup Power, Panel Upgrades, AFCI Protection, "Smart" Thermostats, + More

by Cool Springs Press

Overview

Take on advanced wiring projects with confidence with up—to—date advice and photo—illustrated step—by—step instructions from a trusted brand.

Equipped to comply with the 2023–2026 electrical codes and chock—full of information that’s hard to find online, BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 6th Edition, gives you an in—depth look at more sophisticated products and more advanced projects in home wiring. Some of these projects include:
 

• A step—by—step demonstration of the right way to wire a three—way switch in any situation
• A closer look at “available neutral” requirements and how they impact traditional wiring configurations
• Information on weatherproof boxes and conduit
• A primer on three—phase power
• A guide to 240—volt circuitry that eliminates all the confusion

These are higher—level projects, but ones that offer high rewards when they are done right. You’ll also find: 
 

• Wiring safety: No matter what you do, safety always come first. Learn about different safety procedures before starting your advanced home wiring project.
• Planning your project: Where do you start? What equipment do you need? What room or rooms are you planning on wiring? Go through a planning checklist to ensure your wiring will be the best it can be.
• Wiring kitchens and room additions: What is different about wiring a kitchen or a room addition compared to, say, a living room? Find out before you start on it.
• Circuit maps: What are some common household circuits? How do you replace a service panel? What about installing a transfer switch? How does one troubleshoot? You can find the answers to these, as well as other important questions, in this edition.

Whether you’re trying to find the right specialty switch or learn more about breakers, BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring has it all. With this edition, you’ll master the art of advanced home wiring.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760388181
Publisher:	Cool Springs Press
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do—it—yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step—by—step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 
Wiring Safety 
Planning Your Project 
Wiring a Room Addition 
Wiring a Kitchen 
SPECIAL SECTION: CIRCUIT MAPS 
Common Household Circuits 
GFCI & AFCI Breakers 
Service Panels 
Grounding & Bonding a Wiring System 
Subpanels 
Underfloor Radiant Heat Systems 
Backup Power Supply 
Installing a Transfer Switch 
Outbuildings 
Bathroom Exhaust Fans 
“Smart” Thermostats 
Troubleshooting & Repairs 
Types of Wall Switches 
Specialty Switches 
Ground—fault (GFCI)
& Arc—fault (AFCI) Protection 
Junction Boxes, Device Boxes & Enclosures 
Resources/Photo Credits 
Conversions 
Index