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Stallcup’s ® Electrical Calculations Simplified, 2005 Edition

Author(s): James G. Stallcup
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763744083
  • ISBN-10:0763744085
  • Paperback    504 pages      © 2007
Price: International Sales $125.95 US List
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Overview

The most complete electrical calculation book available, this volume can be used as a teaching and learning tool, a license exam review, or a lifetime reference on calculations for all kinds of equipment and occupancies covered by the National Electrical Code®.

 

Stallcup’s ® Electrical Calculations Simplified, 2005 Edition reinforces the main principles of electric circuits through a broad assortment of basic Code calculations. Considerable effort has been made to condense the more complicated rules pertaining to calculating loads to provide easier understanding of how to perform calculations according to the provisions of the NEC.

 

Includes coverage of:

  • Calculating Branch-Circuits, Feeder and Service Loads, and Conductor Ampacities
  • Sizing Overcurrent Protection Devices, Raceways and Cable Trays, and Boxes and Fittings
  • Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, A/C and Refrigeration Equipment, and Generators and Transformers
  • Special occupancies such as Health Care Facilities, Mobile Homes, RV’s, and Marinas
  • Special equipment such as Sign and Outline Lighting Systems, Cranes, Hoists and Elevators, and Industrial Machinery
  • Control, Signaling, Power-Limited Circuits, Fire-Protection Signaling Systems, and Communications Circuits

ShowKey Features

Complete, worked-out, step-by-step examples for all kinds of electrical calculations

Extensive illustrations, with detailed captions and call-outs, to explain and amplify the concepts

Additional Help sections to illustrate different procedures or other pertinent values

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ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1:  Calculating Branch-Circuits
Chapter 2:  Calculating Feeder-Circuits
Chapter 3:  Calculating Feeder and Service Loads
Chapter 4:  Sizing Overcurrent Protection Devices
Chapter 5:  Grounding and Bonding
Chapter 6:  Calculating Conductor Ampacities
Chapter 7:  Raceways and Cable Trays
Chapter 8:  Boxes and Fittings
Chapter 9:  Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures
Chapter 10: Flexible Cords/Cables and Fixture Wires
Chapter 11: Appliances
Chapter 12: Heating and Deicing Equipment
Chapter 13: Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers
Chapter 14: A/C and Refrigerating Equipment
Chapter 15: Generators and Transformers
Chapter 16: Phase Converters and Capacitors
Chapter 17: Health Care Facilities
Chapter 18: Theaters and Motion Picture Studios
Chapter 19: Mobile Homes, RVs and Marinas

Chapter 20: Sign and Outline Lighting Systems
Chapter 21: Cranes, Hoists, and Elevators
Chapter 22: Electric Welders, Computers, and Nonmedical X-Rays
Chapter 23: Electrolytic Cells, Electroplating and Industrial Machinery
Chapter 24: Irrigation Machines, Swimming Pools, Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Fire Pump Installations
Chapter 25: Control, Signaling, Power-Limited Circuits, and Fire-Protection Signaling Systems


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

James G. Stallcup

James G. Stallcup, Founder and CEO of Grayboy, Inc., is a noted authority in the electrical field. Since its inception, Grayboy has rapidly moved to the forefront of the electrical industry, training over 100,000 students in workshops, seminars, and in-house training, and continually receiving international recognition. Mr. Stallcup has a substantial commitment to the continuing education of those people in the electrical industry through quality publications and up-to-date training. His publications are used in apprenticeship and vocational schools around the country and continue to receive accolades from instructors as well as students for their in-depth explanations, effective illustrations, and authoritative code references. 

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