Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition: Backup Power – Panel Upgrades – AFCI Protection – “Smart” Thermostats – + More

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The new, 5th edition of BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring does more than simply make incremental changes to match new national electrical codes. It includes several never-before-seen projects that will challenge even the most experienced home DIYer.

Some of these include: a step-by-step demonstration of the right way to wire a three-way switch in any situation; a closer look at new “available neutral” requirements and how they impact traditional wiring configurations; new information on weatherproof boxes and conduit; a primer on three-phase power; and 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.

The latest home wiring products and techniques are also featured in this new edition. If you already have a good understanding of the basics of home wiring and electrical systems, this is the book you need to take your game to the next level.

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Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition

Backup Power – Panel Upgrades – AFCI Protection – “Smart” Thermostats – + More

Operating a Manual System During an Outage

Plug the generator

Plug the generator in at the inlet box. Make sure the other end of the generator’s outlet cord is plugged into the appropriate outlet on the generator (120‑volt or 120/240‑volt AC) and the generator is switched to the appropriate voltage setting.

Start the generator

Start the generator with the pull cord or electric starter (if your generator has one). Let the generator run for several minutes before flipping the transfer switch.

Flip the manual transfer switch

Flip the manual transfer switch. Begin turning on loads one at a time by flipping breakers on, starting with the ones that power essential equipment. Do not overload the generator or the switch, and do not run the generator at or near full capacity for more than 30 minutes at a time.

How to Measure Voltage

To measure voltage using the multimeter

To measure voltage using the multimeter, you will have to use the two probes provided with the multimeter and have access to a live terminal or slot as well as a grounded terminal or slot. If your meter has probe holders at the top, snap the probes into them. They are like extra hands.

Turn the multimeter to the VAC setting

Turn the multimeter to the VAC setting to measure AC voltage that is found in your house. Set the multimeter to VDC if measuring DC voltage, such as in a car or a battery‑fed device. On some multimeters, like the one above, you select “V” for voltage then change between AC and DC with the”FUNC” button.

To measure the AC voltage

To measure the AC voltage, place one probe on a grounded surface, such as the metallic junction box or the bare ground wire. Place the other probe on the hot screw terminal or into the receptacle slot associated with the hot wire. The voltage readout should be in the range of 120 volts, plus or minus 5 volts (usually 120 volts in a residence in the US).

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; 5th edition (January 2, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760353557
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760353554
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches