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Description
You’re no idiot, of course. You know how to plug in a toaster, screw in a light bulb, and unravel an extension cord. But understanding amps, volts, and current is another matter altogether ' and when something short-circuits, your wires get crossed.
Don ' t blow a fuse just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide ' to Electrical Repair will tell you exactly ' watt ' you need to know ' and show you how to fix all your power problems. In this Complete Idiot ' s Guide ' , you get:
Solid advice on choosing the proper tools, parts, and wires.
Special instructions for wiring appliances and security systems.
Simple ways to conserve electricity.
Panic-free strategies for coping with power outages.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair is a basic instruction manual on home wiring and repair. The book covers AC/DC, volts, watts, fuses, and circuit breakers, national and local codes, and caution signs and safety concerns. Learn when it's best to do-it-yourself and when you need to bring in the pros. Also covered are extension cords and multiple strips, switches and receptacles, installing fixtures and adding new circuits, and working around existing wiring.