This concise guidebook, fully updated and revised to comply with the National Electrical Code, provides that solid 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, you'll learn the basics from this book.

Revised edition of: Practical electricity / by Robert G. Middleton. c1988. Includes index.

Magnetism and electricity --Conductors and insulators -- Electric circuits -- Series-parallel circuits -- Electromagnetic induction -- Principles of alternating currents -- Inductive and capacitive AC circuits -- Electric lighting -- Lighting calculations -- Basic house wiring -- Wiring with armored cable and conduit -- Home circuiting, multiple switching, and wiring requirements -- Electric heating -- Alarms and intercoms -- Generating stations and substations.