Editors of CPi - Black & Decker Wiring Basics

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

The complete guide to wiring. -- 5th ed.
p. cm.
Current with 2011-2013 Electrical codes.
Black & Decker.
Includes index.
Summary: New 5th edition is fully compliant with the 2013 National Electrical Code.-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-601-1 (soft cover)
ISBN-10: 1-58923-601-7 (soft cover)
1. Electric wiring, Interior--Amateurs manuals. 2. Dwellings-
Maintenance and repair--Amateurs manuals. 3. Dwellings--Electric
equipment--Amateurs manuals. I. Black & Decker Corporation
(Towson, Md.) II. Creative Publishing International. III. Title: Black &
Decker, the complete guide to wiring.
TK3284.C65 2011
621.31924--dc22
2011000820

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The Complete Guide to Wiring 5th Edition
Created by: The Editors of Creative Publishing international, Inc., in cooperation with Black & Decker.
Black & Decker is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation and is used under license.

NOTICE TO READERS

For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The publisher and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse of the information provided.

The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers instructions included with products, since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required: some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.

Consult your local building department for information on building permits, codes, and other laws as they apply to your project.

Current with 2011-2013 Electrical Codes

BASICS OF WIRING

Conversions

Metric Equivalent

Converting Measurements

C onvert degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C) by following this simple formula: Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature reading. Then mulitply that number by 5/9. For example, 77F - 32 = 45. 45 5/9 = 25C.

To convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, multiply the Celsius temperature reading by 9/5, then add 32. For example, 25C 9/5 = 45. 45 + 32 = 77F.