The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair

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. Doing a technical repair yourself might be a little dangerous, however electricians coming to your house can charge huge amounts of money. This book offers simple answers to repair and install any electrical system, from heating to wiring. Safety measures are mentioned throughout the book. Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.