williemyers
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Reged: 07/28/10
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h'lo all, first time here...
some years back I had a book full of household circuit diagrams using switches, outlets, light fixtures, etc. there must've been over a hundred illustrations, showing just about every conceivable combination with the correct wiring connections. I've lost that book and wonder if any of you have a recommendation on a replacement book?
many thanks,
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MCA
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/09/06
Posts: 2637
Loc: Illinois
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There are lots of books available. Although my opinion is to fully understand the concepts of wiring so there will be no need for a diagram. There are an infinante number of configurations. Relying on a diagram for each box will limit your possibilities. Although I know lots of people like diagrams. I always recommend "Wiring Simplified" since it explains code requirements and concepts, it has more text than pictures, it has much more text than most basic books but it doesn't have the diagrams you are looking for. Its available at home centers in the electrical department and it is in almost the 50th edition. It was only around $10 so I recommend getting it in addition to a picture based book. For the pictures and diagrams look at the book section of a home center, or the home improvement section of a bookstore, there are books available with lots of pictures and diagrams, although those books tend to be very basic and leave out some important topics.
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williemyers
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...I always recommend "Wiring Simplified" since it explains code requirements and concepts,... it is in almost the 50th edition....
MCA, thanks very much for your suggestions! I've got "Wiring Simplified" sitting right here next to me - although I'm only up to the 38th edition!
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MCA
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Loc: Illinois
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"Wiring Simplified" sitting right here next to me - although I'm only up to the 38th edition!
Next time your at a home center or bookstore pick up a current edition. Codes are always changing, the edition will say which code it is based on.
I have an old edition from the 1930's (not that I was doing electrical work back then  ). I got an old edition on e-Bay. It was funny reading something that says "you may end up getting a refrigerator, so a receptacle in the kitchen is a good idea" .
They update it each time there is a new NEC.
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EAP
Mister ED
Reged: 09/23/03
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Loc: The HEARTland - Ohio
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The last NEC update was in 2008. It is updated every three years. It usually takes about a year for the revised books to show up in the library or the retailers.
In addition, many areas wait a cycle to update their local codes, so some may be still using the 2005 NEC in their codified regs.
I would suggest visiting your local public library for books first. If you see one you really like, then you can buy it at a retailer like a Home Improvement center, book seller or Amazon.
Good luck.
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