Wiring a House: 5th Edition (For Pros By Pros) Kindle Edition

This book has a lot of Non Specific info. I will tell you the history and origin of wires and outlets etc.. but misses important NEC code information.For instance, it tells you there are different size receptacle box sizes and that you can only have so many wire/connectors per box size, but doesn't list how many wires or connections per box. It doesn't show any diagram on how to wire a circuit for any particular room in the house. It will tell you that every outlet should be at every 6 feet of usable space but doesn't show you how to wire a bedroom. Can you tie in the lights with the outlets (receptacles) or should you have lighting on another circuit? The author seems to tut his own horn a lot and leaves out code information he just made you aware of and now you have to research elsewhere where he could have just told you from the beginning.

In building a new house, barn, and detached garage we found the PRINTED VERSION of this book the most useful guide we had on electrical and was our go-to reference not only for the wiring I did but also the work that the electrician did. The pictures and explanations are excellent and someone with moderate electrical skills and experience can easily navigate through a whole structure electrical build. If you are considering the Kindle version, which I also purchased thinking it would be handy to just use my iPad on the job site, I would not recommend it. It lacks most of the pictures and most of the drawings and I found it to be a mere shadow of the paperback. Frankly, with the modern capabilities of Kindle reading devices, putting out a Kindle version like this one should be a public embarrassment and Amazon should warn the buyers that it is not even close to the printed book. Buy the printed version and you will be satisfied. I recommend this book.

I'm a homeowner who is getting ready to re-wire a home. I have the 4th edition of this book and decided to get the updated 5th addition since it includes updates for the 2014 NEC code cycle, which my area has adopted (I still have to look up the local amendments).This is a good book for a homeowner who is going to be wiring/re-wiring a house, or someone who is learning about electrical installations. It is not a substitution for knowing the NEC or hiring a qualified electrician, but is a good reference. There are other books that I have to supplement this resource, such as a copy of the NEC, the Black and Decker "Complete guide to wiring" as well as some older reference materials. This book by far has a lot of good tips, tricks, and experience packed in that the other books do not contain.Couple notes:(- 1/2 star) One of the key points in chapter 6 is a note about shop tools and freezers not being permitted to be in front of GFCI receptacles, but there is no elaboration on this bullet point in this chapter, nor in the GFCI Chapter.Also the stocking up section would be much better if he used total footage for the supplies rather than the number of rolls (since 1000' rolls of 12/2 and 14/2 wire are sold). Maybe a note about using these 1000' spools in comparison to the 250' rolls would be helpful too.(- 1/2 star) With expanded use of AFCI in the 2014 NEC, some areas of the home (specifically the Kitchen) require both AFCI and GFCI protection, and there are no tips, sage advice, or strategies outlined on this topic, which is disappointing given that there is so much other good, useful and handy tips he provides. Perhaps due to the lack of actual installations that he has 1st hand experience with.Overall:I do recommend this to anyone involved with building, remodeling, or retrofitting a home's wiring system. The technical information you can find in most how-to books, like the Black and Decker book, or the Wiring 1-2-3 book from home depot. This book really shines when it comes to the knowledge, tips, and tricks that Rex shares as part of his experience from being an electrician. It also has a comprehensive chapter on Grounding, which is more detailed than any other book I've seen to date.

This was my favorite electrical book. It stood out for me because it was really about wiring a whole house, which is what I needed to do. It included sections on designing the circuit layouts and the service entrance. Many other books seemed focused only on renovations and assumed that the serious electrical work was already done. The Author, Rex Cauldwell, also has a great reputation and brings both his experience as a master electrician (and plumber) and his degree in Electronic Engineering to this book. He tells you how to meet the code, and then common sense ways you should exceed it. The explanations and images are excellent (pictures on every page). The book is actually a fun read with humor sprinkled throughout and as a result, I was able to read it much more quickly than some of the other books.I checked out a number of electrical books from the library and read them all thru... This was the only one that I decided to go back and buy on Amazon.

This is the most comprehensive DIY book ever purchased by me, and I have a lot of them. The straight forward way the author presents the material is great, and the illustrations are better than perfect, not only being pertinent, but also sized perfectly for the point being made. The coverage of the topic is amazingly complete. The section on proper grounding is VERY informative, and I learned a lot I did not previously know. I am not a certified electrician, but I have rewired two really old houses, built and wired a number of workshops, barns, etc. This will be a well used reference for my handyman business.Jim SmithOn the banks of the Suwannee River, White Springs, Florida

Love the book, lots of great information. Well written and laid out. Really like all the above code references. Would definitely rate as a five if the binding wasn't so subpar! Only had it for a little over a week, reading flat at a table, the first half of the pages have already fallen out. Still a great book that I would recommend to anyone.

Unless you're wiring up a house in the US then don't order this, it's completely useless

Not appropriate content at all for modern UK standards. This does not meet UK building or electrical regulations.

For people looking to do some simple home wiring themselves it doesn't get any better than this book! I knew a little about home wiring but with the help of this book I managed to re wire the entire basement, and approved by the inspector without any issues. Simple to read and great pics is what sets this book apart from others. Will def buy from this author again!

Solid book with lots of pictures

highly illustrated and easy to digest. Good book.