Practical Electrical Wiring
Residential, Farm, Commercial and Industrial

20th edition, Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®
Herbert P. Richter and Frederic P. Hartwell

Frederic P Hartwell builds on the strong foundation of H. P. Richter’s classic, bringing Practical Electrical Wiring completely up-to-date with the 2005 National Electrical Code and the latest industry technology and wiring practices. The book has been revised and updated to prepare readers to meet today’s needs in all segments of the trade.

Big picture of the electrical trade in a single book
Practical Electrical Wiring gives an insider's look at how the electrical trade works. The reader is provided with essential context for understanding the major industry segments—residential, commercial, and industrial.

Students and professionals alike appreciate the way the book captures all the basics in an accessible way, useful while learning the trade and later as a handy reference. The book has an impressive depth of detail that will help you rapidly build the skills needed to solve wiring problems faced every day on the job.

§         Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code
§         Latest changes in AFCI requirements
§         New coverage of solar photovoltaic systems
§         Hints, tips, calculations, and handy tricks of veteran practitioners
§         Personal, down-to-earth style
§        Illustrated discussions of electrical hardware and how it fits together in contemporary electrical systems
§        Conveniently sized to fit in the toolbox