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Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th Edition

Gregory W. Fletcher

  • Copyright 2019
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Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring 5th Edition by Gregory W. Fletcher
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Overview

Completely up to date with the 2017 National Electrical Code®, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, delivers a proven approach to teaching the latest and best practices in residential electrical wiring. This vividly illustrated, full-color text is based on the Home Builders Institute (HBI) National Skill Standards relevant to achieving a first job as a residential electrician. In addition to providing a thorough grounding in basic residential wiring concepts, the text covers "green" topics such as sustainable building practices and alternative energy systems, as well as practical applications, real-world scenarios, and safety practices. In addition, the text's stellar supplement package includes a wealth of support materials, including a hands-on student workbook/lab manual, integrated digital resources in MindTap, and 3D immersive simulations.

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Gregory W. Fletcher

Gregory W. Fletcher is chairman of the Trades and Technology Department and director/instructor of the Electrical Technology program at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine. With more than 30 years of experience in the electrical field, he has taught electrical wiring practices at the secondary level, apprentice level, and post-secondary level. He is also the author of THE ELECTRICIAN'S GUIDE TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING WORKBOOK/LAB MANUAL, and GUIDE TO USING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Licensed since 1976--first as a Journeyman and then as a Master Electrician--Mr. Fletcher holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Technical Education, and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Education. In addition, he is a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and the National Fire Protection Association.

What's New

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  • The author has carefully updated all material to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code®, preparing students to enter the field well-versed in the latest industry standards and best practices.
  • Several illustrations have been updated in light of current residential wiring practices commonly encountered in today’s industry.
  • Learning objectives in many chapters have been added or updated to better align with the specific knowledge and skills students should develop after completing each chapter.
  • Got questions about this solution? Connect with the author - https://www.cengage.com/discipline-trades/author-connection#electrical

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  • The text provides in-depth coverage of key topics such as safety, hardware and materials, tools, meters, print reading, and common residential wiring practices, providing a wide-ranging, highly practical introduction to today’s industry.
  • In addition to chapters devoted to “green” wiring practices and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, coverage of green topics and sustainable building practices is integrated throughout the text.
  • End-of-chapter review questions reinforce chapter content and encourage development of critical thinking skills, while task procedures help students gain proficiency in applying their knowledge and skills to key professional practices.
  • "From Experience" sections address common residential wiring practices and scenarios, and “Caution" boxes throughout the text emphasize the ongoing importance of safety in every stage of wiring installation.
  • Extensive glossaries in both English and Spanish are included, providing a useful reference to industry terminology and other key concepts.
  • The text's robust supplement package includes a wide variety of tools to support teaching and learning, including a complete Instructor’s Guide, a hands-on student workbook and lab manual, and a MindTap solution that integrates numerous digital resources within a single, convenient platform.
  • Visit the Residential Construction Academy website to learn more about the series – www.residentialconstructionacademy.com

Table of Contents

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1. Residential Workplace Safety.
2. Hardware and Materials Used in Residential Wiring.
3. Tools Used in Residential Wiring.
4. Test and Measurement Instruments Used in Residential Wiring.
5. Understanding Residential Building Plans.
6. Determining Branch Circuit, Feeder Circuit, and Service Entrance Requirements.
7. Introduction to Residential Service Entrances.
8. Service Entrance Equipment and Installation.
9. General NEC® Requirements for Rough-In Wiring.
10. Electrical Box Installation
11. Cable Installation.
12. Raceway Installation.
13. Switching Circuit Installation.
14. Branch-Circuit Installation.
15. Special Residential Wiring Situations.
16. Video, Voice and Data Wiring Installation.
17. Lighting Fixture Installation.
18. Device Installation.
19. Service Panel Trim-Out.
20. Checking Out and Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Systems.
21. Green Wiring Practices.
22. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation.

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Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.

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Instructor's Guide for Fletcher's Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th

ISBN: 9781337404495
The guide includes learning objectives, key terms, a detailed chapter outline, a chapter summary, lesson plans, discussion topics, student activities, media tools, a sample syllabus, and an expanded test bank. The manual is available for download on the password-protected website and can also be obtained by e-mailing your local Cengage representative.

Student Workbook with Lab Manual for Fletcher's Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th

ISBN: 9781337404518
The student workbook is design to help you retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions; key-term definition queries; and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems.

Instructor's Companion Website for Fletcher's Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th

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Everything you need for your course in one place! This collection of product-specific lecture and class tools is available online via the instructor resource center at www.cengage.com/login. You'll be able to access and download materials such as PowerPoint® presentations, images, instructor’s manual, videos, and more.

Instructor's Resource CD-ROM for Fletcher's Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th

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For your convenience, the IRCD commonly includes PowerPoint® presentations for each core textbook chapter, a computerized test bank, an Instructor’s Manual, and other text-specific resources.

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Student Workbook with Lab Manual for Fletcher's Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, 5th

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The student workbook is design to help you retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions; key-term definition queries; and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems.

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MindTap for Fletcher's RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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MindTap for Fletcher's RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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MindTap for Fletcher's RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.