Electrical wiring keeps the power flowing through your home. It is run to power lighting, outlets, and devices throughout your home including appliances. Some wiring is low-voltage for things such as doorbells, while other wiring is much larger for large loads to power things such as ovens, ranges, welders, sub-panels, wells, and air conditioners.
This book explains residential electrical systems in easy-to-understand terms to help you learn how to work with electric wiring and repair, replace, and install typical electrical-system elements.
In it, you will find:
The common wiring terminologies you that you need to familiarise yourself with before doing any wiring projects
The basic tools for any wiring project
The wiring colour codes for usa and uk
The precautions, tips and safety measures to keep in mind whenever handling that has something to do with electricity
Well explained simple wiring projects you can try (with pictures)
When you actually have to call a professional
Wiring a house or a basement in a house is something many do-it-yourselfers can tackle. It does require some basic electrical understanding and knowledge of electrical codes but if you have a little of this background you can make it happen. If you're a diy guy who wants to wire your own house or a friend's house, then read this book.