Features

Electrical Systems is designed for use by journeyman and master electricians, inspectors, contractors, and others in the electrical trade. This authoritative textbook is recognized in the industry for providing a comprehensive overview of the National Electrical Code^®. Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its application to wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protection devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, calculations, and more. Important changes in the 2011 NEC^® are covered throughout. Trade knowledge gained in the field is conveyed in concise text and full-color illustrations for quick understanding.

A CD-ROM is included with this textbook and contains the following features:

• Quick Quizzes^®
• Illustrated Glossary
• Flash Cards
• Interactive Load Calculation Forms
• Media Clips
• Link to ATPeresources.com

An Electrical Load Calculator app is also available. This app can be used in conjunction with the Electrical Systems Based on the 2011^® textbook. It serves an aid in electrical load calculations by determining grounded and ungrounded loads for general lighting, fixed appliances, dryers, cooking equipment, heating and A/C units, and the largest motor. The calculated loads are compiled to determine the total service load for a one-family dwelling.

For additional resources, click the link below to access the ATPeResources.com web page for this product.

Electrical Systems Based on the 2011 NEC^® is available as an eTextbook on CourseSmart.com.