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Contains various things you need to know about electrical theory and applications. This title helps you to: understand electron theory and how electricity affects matter; recognize applications for both alternating and direct current; comprehend Ohm's Law and the laws governing magnetic circuits; and, learn from detailed drawings and diagrams.

Presents you article by article through the 2002 Code, clarifying terms, explaining new standards, highlighting compliance issues, and providing practical worksite tips.

A pocket-sized manual for industrial craftspeople. It includes references on topics such as pump facts, bearing information, motor facts, wood and carpentry, pipefitting, welding, and blacksmithing.

Introducing an Audel "Mini-Ref" for tradespeople working on water well pumps and pumping systems Water well pumps are used everywhere, with installations numbering in the millions. It's hard to believe that no one has written a small field book that covers these pieces of equipment.

The NEC is updated every 3 years with some of the anticipated changes include new requirements to sections while some of the changes include entirely new articles. Some changes are revisions to existing requirements while others are deletions to some existing requirements.

* Electricians held approximately 600,000 jobs in 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor * Updated to with 30% new material covering 2011 National Electrical Code and new developments in maintenance and construction standards * Electricians are required to have licenses in all states.

The primary focus for a machinist is the machines themselves. This book covers machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and spindles, to produce precision metal parts.

Machinists use machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and spindles, to produce precision metal parts and the machine operator or vocational student must know the basics to succeed as a machinists. This title helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It offers review questions for students, and answers you need on the job.

Answers when you need them When you need to check specs, confirm measurements, or make a quick metric conversion on the job, find the answers quickly and easily--right in your pocket.

Suitable for builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers, this guide walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate hand and power tools for various jobs. It explains appropriate methods of wood joinery for different building and finishing applications.

Whether you're building a storage shed or your house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This how-to guide covers various building materials and the techniques in construction and framing. It contains answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail.

Presents information on installing, servicing, maintaining, and trouble-shooting air-conditioning systems. This work helps you: understand the physics of air conditioning and filtration; make accurate temperature measurements using various methods and devices; and, work with room air conditioners, water cooling systems, and auto air conditioning.

This is the first book in the comprehensive HVAC Library that is the complete guide to the building blocks of HVAC systems. Coverage starts with the basics of various heating systems (steam, electric, oil), insulation, heating calculations, ventilation systems, air conditioning and environmental considerations.

Welders, maintenance and repair workers, supervisors, and apprentices in the welding trades will find this handy guide indispensable. Condensed from the current Audel Welder's Guide, Third Edition, it includes tables, essential drawings, lists, and updated charts dealing with the most common situations welding workers face on the job.

Features charts, conversions, photographs, diagrams, code standards, and other information you need on the job. This title helps you to find answers easily. It explains maintenance and construction standards. It provides details on motors, controllers, and circuits. It examines electronic components and communications wiring.

Over the years, electronic technology - especially digital - has transformed our world. This title helps you to: understand Ohm's Law, magnetism, insulators, and conductors; review circuit diagrams and principles of parallel circuits; examine electromagnetic induction, capacitance, and resistance; and, explore fiber optics, LED, and laser.

Helps you make responsible decisions about the various stages of building construction. This work helps you to understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning affect structure placement; consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning foundations; and, find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are effective.

To succeed in any of electrical specialties, you must first understand the fundamentals. This book provides that foundation in electrical theory, circuitry, and common applications. Whether you're pursuing an electrical career, need a refresher course, or simply want to understand the wiring in your home, it helps to learn the basics.

Offers information about installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of electric motor. This book covers principles of motor function, choosing and replacing motors, identifying and repairing common problems, and, performing routine maintenance. It helps you to understand both AC and DC motor function and operation.

This tool needs no maintenance Fully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before.

Don't shut down by accident. A carefully planned shutdown will improve your plant's safety and efficiency, while one that 'just happens' can be disastrous. Developed from the author's successful seminars, this book takes you step by step through successfully managing production shutdowns.

Breakdown maintenance still accounts for much of the time maintenance workers put in. Too often, the result is lost revenue, excessive downtime, and poor-quality repairs. This guide shows you how to develop a comprehensive planning and scheduling effort to ensure various resources are available when they are needed.

A properly managed storeroom is the difference between having parts when you need them and spending too much time and money getting them when the need becomes critical. This book shows you how to plan, equip, stock, catalog, and manage a storeroom that will benefit both your workers and the company.

Helps you work with metal - safely, precisely, efficiently - using tools and techniques. This title features review questions for students, and answers you need on the job. It helps to understand automated machine fundamentals and work with jigs and fixtures and learn the basics of spiral and helix milling, gear cutting, and cam machining.

A comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. It also covers specialized heating units - radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and others.

Covers things you need to know to install, maintain, and repair the components that run, regulate, and fuel both old and new systems. From oil burners and steam line controls to the chip-based technology and environmental regulations, this book helps you keep the heat on.

Helps to find the answer in a straightforward language.