Chapter 1 Magnetism and Electricity 1 --
Experiments with Magnets 3 --
Formation of Permanent Magnets 7 --
Aiding and Opposing Magnetic Fields 9 --
Volts, Amperes, and Ohms 17 --
Electric and Magnetic Circuits 19 --
Understanding Electric Circuits 25 --
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 30 --
Quick-Check Instruments for Troubleshooting 32 --
Chapter 2 Conductors and Insulators 35 --
Classes of Conductors 35 --
American Wire Gauge 39 --
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance 44 --
Earth (Ground) Conduction 45 --
Conduction of Electricity by Air 45 --
Conduction of Electricity by Liquids 50 --
Insulators for Support of Wires 52 --
Classes of Insulation 53 --
Insulation Resistance 53 --
Plastic-Insulated Sheathed Cables 55 --
Chapter 3 Electric Circuits 59 --
Picture Diagrams and Schematic Diagrams 59 --
Voltage Polarities in Series Circuits 60 --
Voltage Measurements with Respect to Ground 62 --
Resistance of a Battery 63 --
Efficiency and Load Power 65 --
Circuit Voltages in Opposition 66 --
Principles of Parallel Circuits 69 --
Shortcuts for Parallel Circuits 72 --
Kirchhoff's Current Law for Parallel Circuits 78 --
Practical Problems in Parallel Circuits 80 --
Line Drop in Parallel Circuits 81 --
Parallel Connection of Cells 84 --
Chapter 4 Series-Parallel Circuits 89 --
Current Flow in a Series-Parallel Circuit 89 --
Kirchhoff's Current Law 90 --
Series-Parallel Connection of Cells 92 --
Line Drop in Series-Parallel Circuits 93 --
Power in a Series-Parallel Circuit 98 --
Three-Wire Distribution Circuit 100 --
Chapter 5 Electromagnetic Induction 107 --
Principle of Electromagnetic Induction 107 --
Laws of Electromagnetic Induction 109 --
Self-Induction of a Coil 110 --
Advantage of an Iron Core 119 --
Reversal of Induced Secondary Voltage 122 --
Generator Principle 124 --
Chapter 6 Principles of Alternating Currents 129 --
Instantaneous and Effective Voltages 129 --
Ohm's Law in AC Circuits 133 --
Power Laws in Resistive AC Circuits 136 --
Combining AC Voltages 137 --
Transformer Action in AC Circuits 142 --
Core Loss and Core Lamination 148 --
DC versus AC Resistance 150 --
Chapter 7 Inductive and Capacitive AC Circuits 153 --
Inductive Circuit Action 153 --
Power in an Inductive Circuit 157 --
Resistance in an AC Circuit 159 --
Impedance in AC Circuits 161 --
Power in an Impedance 162 --
Capacitive Reactance 163 --
Capacitive Reactance and Resistance in Series 166 --
Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Series 172 --
Inductance and Resistance in Parallel 175 --
Capacitance and Resistance in Parallel 177 --
Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Parallel 179 --
Chapter 8 Electric Lighting 185 --
Measurement of Amount of Illumination 186 --
Tungsten Filaments 187 --
Starting Surge of Current 188 --
Aging Characteristics 190 --
Lamp Bases and Bulbs 191 --
Vapor-Discharge Lamps 194 --
Metal Halide Lamps 201 --
High-Pressure Sodium Lamps 202 --
Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps 203 --
Ozone-Producing Lamps 205 --
Electroluminescent Panels 208 --
Chapter 9 Lighting Calculations 213 --
Point-by-Point Method 213 --
Lighting Equipment 224 --
Level of Illumination 226 --
Load and Length of Run 229 --
Service and Feeders 229 --
Watts per Square Foot 231 --
Chapter 10 Basic House Wiring 235 --
Service Connections 236 --
Residential Underground Service 240 --
Making Connections to the Entrance Panel 241 --
Individual Appliance Circuits 246 --
Regular Appliance Circuits 246 --
General-Purpose Circuits 246 --
New Work in Old Houses 250 --
Improving Circuits 251 --
Connecting Cable to Boxes 262 --
Fishing Cable in Old Work 263 --
Completing House Wiring: Splicing 268 --
Solderless Connectors 270 --
Installing Outlet Receptacles 271 --
Single-Pole Switches 273 --
Ceiling Box and Fixture Mounting 274 --
Chapter 11 Wiring with Armored Cable and Conduit 279 --
Cutting Armored Cable 279 --
Installing Armored Cable 280 --
Wiring in Flexible Conduit 293 --
Chapter 12 Home Circuiting, Multiple Switching, and Wiring Requirements 301 --
Lamp Control from Electrolier Switch 303 --
Control of Lamps from More Than One Location with Three-Way and Four-Way Switches 307 --
Stairway Lamp Control Lighting 307 --
Color-Coding of Switch Wiring 307 --
Functional Planning 310 --
Planning of Equipment 311 --
Lighting the Halls 312 --
Lighting the Living Room 314 --
Lighting the Dining Room 316 --
Lighting the Kitchen 318 --
Lighting the Bedroom 320 --
Lighting the Bathroom 323 --
Lighting the Attic 324 --
Lighting the Basement 324 --
Lighting the Garage 326 --
Fluorescent Lights 327 --
Ground Circuit Fault Interrupters 330 --
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters 331 --
Chapter 13 Electric Heating 337 --
General Installation Considerations 337 --
AC-Operated Relays 344 --
Hot-Water Electric Heat 346 --
Electric Water Heaters 347 --
Chapter 14 Alarms and Intercoms 359 --
Wireless Intercom Systems 371 --
Music Distribution Systems 374 --
Industrial Installations 375 --
School Installations 375 --
Photoelectric Control of Bell Circuits 378 --
Chapter 15 Generating Stations and Substations 381 --
Generating Stations 381 --
