Electric Resources Table of Contents

General	Background	Electric Shock(GFCI)

Grounding	Lightning	Rough Wiring

Fixtures/Appliances	Circuit Breakers/Panels	Alternate Energy

Calculations	Sizing Feeders	Wiring Systems

Earthquakes	Hurricanes	Environmental

2-3 Prong Grounding	Aluminum Wire	History of Wiring

Swimming Pool	Knob & Tube	Q_A_Electric

Generators

Joe Tedesco's Home Page. Noted author and NEC authority.
Conversion Calculators Metric-Feet, etc.
Building Oracle Commercial code checklists. Very useful info. for architects and contractors.
Mike Holt's Home Page. Mike is an industry leader. Clear and concise training materials his specialty.
Electrician.com Links for electricians and electrical information.
House Wiring FAQ's Terrific, specific answers to practical questions.
Consultants This is a listing of expert witnesses and consultants.

Vintages of Wiring potpouri of opinions, factoids and antecdotes.
A Brief History of Electricity by Redwood Kardon, animated drawings by Paddy Morrissey
Wiring Systems of 20's & 30's Q & A
Birds on a Wire? Q & A How come they don't get fried?

2 prong to 3 prong Converting existing ungrounded receptacles (NEC handbook)
Grounding Article by Redwood Kardon grounding@codecheck.com
Harmonics Copper Assoc.
Pool Bonding? Q & A
Why Ground? Q & A
Ground Steel Studs? Q & A
Grounding Photovoltaics Article by John Wiles

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Kitchen Receptacles Article by Creighton Schwan on potentially hazardous locations.
Hydromassage(Jacuzzi) GFI disconnect? Q&A
Floor Outlets Okay? Q&A

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Paddle Fans Article by Don Vandervort
Appliance Repair FAQ From the Mr. Wizard of appliance repair, Sam Goldwasser

FPE or not FPE?- That is the question. Code Check author, Douglas Hansen, analyses the facts.
The Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Circuit Breaker Panel Hazards Website - summarizes the issue and offers independent, in-depth research, articles, documents, advice on Stab-Lok electric panel and circuit breaker failures and fire risk.
FPE Newsgroup Discussion

Generators The Juice Page. Solid information on generators
Photo Voltaic Links Endecon Engineering designs and tests commercial applications
Energy Efficiency Code Check link page (also CA title 24 reqs.)
Basic Voltaic Nice article introducing concepts of PV sytems
Photo Voltaic Roof Shingles Have no idea if these are going to be something whose time has come, but I love the concept.
Photo Voltaic Power PVpower.com is a good place to start .
Home Power Magazine Get off the grid!
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
Alternative Energy Engineering Catalog and Design Guide
Photovoltaics and the NEC Q_A with Paul Hutchinson of PVUSA
Grounding Photovoltaics Article by John Wiles

Sizing Residential Service Helpful table
Number of outlets on general purpose circuit. Local amendments may vary but...
Sizing Feeder? Q&Afrom new service to existing sub-panel
BTU Calculator Here's where the rubber hits the road on the superhighway. A web page that performs. Thanks HearthNet! (1 BTU/hr = .293 x Watts)
Voltage Drop Calculator program created by Nick DeBaggis, DeBaggis Electric

Knob & Tube Illustrations from 1917 handbook Codes
Knob & Tube Pillar and Post Home Inspectors
Knob & Tube and 60 Amp Services pdf from Carson, Dunlop & Associates Limited.
AC and MC Cables What's the difference? From AFC Cable Systems Inc.

Approved? Splices for Aluminum to copper wire Research by Dr. Jess Aronstein
Aluminum Conductors by Dan Friedman

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