American Electricians Handbook 17th Edition

American Electricians Handbook 17th Edition

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For over a century, this practical handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. This seventeenth edition has been thoroughly revised to comply with the most recent (2020) National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code.

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Book Overview

American Electricians’ Handbook, 17th Edition, covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), photovoltaics and induction lighting, and contains a new chapter that clearly explains new industry safety methods, along with detailed coverage of how those procedures correlate with OSHA requirements. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included. This is a practical, on-the-job resource for every professional electrician.

Key Features & Benefits

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Comprehensive Coverage:
  • Comprehensive Coverage
  • Fundamentals
  • Properties and splicing conductors
  • Circuits and circuit calculations
  • General electrical and batteries
  • Transformers
  • Solid-state devices and circuits
  • Generators and Motors
  • Outside Distribution
  • Interiors wiring
  • Electric lighting
  • Optical fiber
  • Wiring and design tables
  • Electrical safety
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Practical Application:
  • Design & Installation: Guides wiring, circuit design, grounding, and bonding for residential, commercial, and industrial systems.

  • NEC Compliance: Helps apply National Electrical Code rules correctly.

  • Troubleshooting: Diagnoses motors, circuits, transformers, and control systems in the field.

  • Load Calculations & Planning: Sizing conductors, overcurrent protection, and equipment.

  • Safety Practices: Covers PPE, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of electrical systems.

  • Licensing & Professional Reference: Supports exam prep and ongoing professional development.

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Licensing Exam Preparation:

Code Familiarity

  • Helps candidates understand and apply NEC requirements for circuits, wiring, grounding, and overcurrent protection.

  • Supports answering code-based multiple-choice questions on exams.

2. Problem-Solving & Calculations

  • Provides formulas and examples for load calculations, voltage drops, short-circuit currents, and conductor sizing.

  • Prepares candidates for scenario-based questions that require calculations or system planning.

3. Troubleshooting Scenarios

  • Real-world examples of motors, transformers, and control systems help anticipate practical exam questions.

  • Teaches logical fault analysis, which is often tested on licensing exams.

4. Safety & Compliance

  • Reinforces safety practices and code compliance for exam questions on proper PPE, grounding, and lockout/tagout procedures.

5. Quick Reference During Open-Book Exams

  • Numbered tables, charts, and diagrams allow fast lookup of key values during exams that permit reference materials.

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Visual & Organizational Tools:

Sectioned Layout

  • Organized by topic: wiring, circuits, motors, transformers, NEC rules, safety, and troubleshooting.

  • Numbered chapters and headings allow quick navigation.

2. Tables & Charts

  • NEC tables for conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, voltage drops, and load calculations.

  • Electrical data charts (e.g., motor specs, transformer ratings) for fast lookup.

3. Diagrams & Illustrations

  • Circuit diagrams, system schematics, and wiring examples.

  • Helps visualize system layouts, component relationships, and troubleshooting paths.

4. Formulas & Calculation Examples

  • Step-by-step examples for load, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations.

  • Supports both exam calculations and field problem-solving.

5. Checklists & Step-by-Step Procedures

  • Safety procedures, testing, and troubleshooting workflows.

  • Ensures practical steps are easy to follow.

6. Cross-References

  • References between related NEC rules and sections of the handbook.

  • Helps connect theory with application quickly.

Publisher Information
  • Frederic P. Hartwell is a seasoned electrical professional and the author of the American Electricians’ Handbook, 17th Edition (2021). He is a retired working electrician and serves as the president of Hartwell Electrical Services, Inc. Hartwell is certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors as a Certified Master Electrical Inspector. He holds a senior position on the National Electrical Code (NEC) Code-Making Panel 9, which focuses on the installation of electrical equipment. Additionally, Hartwell is the principal author of McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code Handbook, now in its 30th edition.
Book Details
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill
  • Edition/Release Date: 17th Edition, March 5, 2021
  • ISBN: 978-1260457919
  • Pages: 1,568
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 2.1 x 9.5 inches

Pricing & Purchase Information

• Price: $131.99


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