Old Electrical Wiring: Evaluating, Repairing, and Upgrading Dated Systems 2nd Edition is a one-of-a-kind guide that provides information needed to work with electrical wiring in old houses, apartment buildings, historic residences and commercial structures. Filled with on-the-job photos and illustrations, this practical handbook covers safety, problem-solving and inspecting, as well as repairing outdated, dangerous and illegal systems. Tips for dealing with authorities and customers are included in this invaluable resource. Coverage includes hazards and benefits; troubleshooting; modified designs and changed practices; the Carter system of switch layout; unusual and odd equipment and designs; commercial, industrial and institutional wiring; determining whether to accept, adapt or uproot; tearing out the old wiring and rewiring older buildings; inspection issues; grandfathering, dating and historic buildings.
Updated to 2008 National Electrical Code.
Softcover.
