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Maximum number of
volume units permitted
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home wiring than the one you are holding now. Rigorously reviewed
by professional electricians, this 5th Edition of the million-selling Black
& Decker
Complete Guide to Wiring
is fully compliant with the most
recent National Electrical Code. In addition to routine updates for
compliance, this edition features several all-new wiring projects,
including grounding a service panel, installing a solar-powered DC
circuit, and installing a manual transfer switch for a standby generator.
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Junction boxes
4
×
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MaxiMuM: four 12-gauge (or three 10-gauge) wires
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5
5
4
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×
1
1
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6
5
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1
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" S
10
9
8
7
4
×
2
1
⁄
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" S
15
13
12
10
MiNiMuM: two 14-gauge wires
•
Circuit maps for 30 common
wiring circuits
•
Upgrading a service panel
•
Solar power
•
Common wiring repairs
•
Essential wiring skills
4
11
⁄
16
×
1
1
⁄
4
" S
12
11
10
8
4
11
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16
×
1
1
⁄
2
" S
14
13
11
9
4
11
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16
×
2
1
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8
" S
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18
16
14
DVD
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Device boxes
3
×
2
×
1
1
⁄
2
"
3
3
3
2
MaxiMuM: four 14-gauge wires
3
×
2
×
2"
5
4
4
3
3
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2
×
2
1
⁄
4
"
5
4
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3
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2
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2
1
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"
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5
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4
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How to Install Track Lighting
Track Lights
3
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2
×
2
3
⁄
4
"
7
6
6
4
1
2
Over 800
photos and
illustrations
Navigate
each step of
the project
quickly and
easily.
T
rack lighting offers a beautiful and functional way
to increase the amount of light in a room or simply
to update its look. A variety of fixture and lamp options
lets you control the shape, color, and intensity of the
light. installing track lighting in place of an existing
ceiling‑mounted light fixture involves basic wiring and
hand‑tool skills, but the connections are even easier
to make than with traditional light fixtures. once
installed, the system is very easy to upgrade or expand
in the future.
Tools & Materials
▸
3
×
2
×
3
1
⁄
2
"
9
8
7
6
DVD
INCLUDED
drill/driver and bits
wire stripper
Screwdriver
Voltage sensor
Toggle bolts
Track light heads
prewired track
and fittings
wire connector
ceiling box
eye protection
4
×
2
1
⁄
8
×
1
1
⁄
2
"
5
4
4
3
MiNiMuM: two 16-gauge wires
4
×
2
1
⁄
8
×
1
7
⁄
8
"
6
5
5
4
Tools &
Materials
lists
Know what
you will
need for
each project
before you
begin
4
×
2
1
⁄
8
×
2
1
⁄
8
"
7
6
5
4
Disconnect the old ceiling light fixture
(for remodeling
projects) after shutting off power to the circuit at the main
service panel. The globe or diffuser and the lamps should be
removed before the fixture mounting mechanism is detached.
Test the fixture wires
with a voltage sensor to make sure
the circuit is dead. Support the fixture from below while you
work—never allow a light fixture to hang by its electrical wires
alone. Remove the wire connectors and pull the wires apart.
Remove the old light fixture.
Notes:
• R=Round;O=Octagonal;S=Square
orrectangular
• Eachhotorneutralwireenteringtheboxis
countedasonevolumeunit
• Groundingwiresarecountedasonevolumeunit
intotal—donotcounteachoneindividually.
• Racewayfittingsandexternalcableclampsdo
notcount.Internalcableconnectorsandstraps
countasonevolumeunit.
• Devices(switchesandreceptaclesmainly)each
countastwovolumeunits.
• Whencalculatingtotalvolumeunits,anynon-wire
componentsshouldbeassignedthegaugeofthe
largestwireinthebox.
3
4
Detailed
step-by-step
instructions
Never have
to guess
about what
to do next
MaxiMuM: two 14-gauge wires
Attach the mounting strap
for the new track light to the
old ceiling box. If the mounting strap has a hole in the center,
thread the circuit wires through the hole before screwing the
strap to the box. The green or bare copper ground from the
circuit should be attached to the grounding screw or clip on
the strap or box.
Cut the track section to length,
if necessary, using a hack
saw. Deburr the cut end with a metal file. If you are installing
multiple sections of track, assemble the sections with the
correct connector fittings (sold separately from your kit). You
can also purchase T‑fittings or L‑fittings (inset photo) if you
wish to install tracks in either of these configurations.
If you currently have a ceiling‑mounted light fixture
that is not meeting your lighting needs, it’s simple to replace it with a
track‑lighting fixture. With track lighting you can easily change the type and number of lights, their position on the track, and the
direction they aim. These fixtures come in many different styles, including short 3‑ft. track systems with just one or two lights up to
12‑ft. systems with five or more lights.
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Common Wiring Projects
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MiNiMuM: two 18-gauge wires
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NOTICE TO READERS
For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The publisher
and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse
of the information provided.
The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional
techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers’ instructions included with products,
since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required:
some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.
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              Contents
The Complete Guide to
Wiring 5th Edition
11
11
Introduction ............................6
BASICS Of WIRING.......................8
21
21
Working Safely with Wiring...............10
How Electricity Works ................................12
Understanding Electrical Circuits........................18
Grounding & Polarization ..............................20
Home Wiring Tools ...................................22
Wiring Safety .......................................24
18
18
22
22
Wire, Cable & Conduit ...................26
Wire & Cable .......................................28
NM Cable ..........................................36
Conduit............................................44
Surface-mounted Wiring ..............................50
26
26
29
29
Boxes & Panels ........................60
Electrical Boxes .....................................62
Installing Boxes .....................................68
Electrical Panels .....................................76
Switches .............................84
Wall Switches .......................................86
3 1
3 1
Types of Wall Switches................................88
Specialty Switches ...................................96
Testing Switches ...................................100
Receptacles ..........................104
Types of Receptacles ................................106
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60
100
100
Receptacle Wiring ..................................112
       Contents
(Cont.)
116
116
123
123
GFCI Receptacles ...................................116
Testing Receptacles .................................120
Wiring Projects .....................122
Preliminary Work ......................124
126
126
153
153
Planning Your Project................................126
Case Study: Attic Conversion..........................144
Case Study: Kitchen Remodel .........................148
circuit Maps..........................152
Common Household Circuits ..........................154
170
170
common Wiring Projects................170
GFCI & AFCI Breakers................................172
Whole‑House Surge Arrestors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Service Panels .....................................176
Grounding and Bonding a Wiring System ................184
Subpanels.........................................190
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188
188
120/240‑Volt Dryer Receptacles .......................194
120/240‑Volt Range Receptacles .......................195
Ceiling Lights ......................................196
Recessed Ceiling Lights ..............................200
Track Lights .......................................204
Undercabinet Lights .................................208
211
211
216
216
Vanity Lights .......................................212
Low‑voltage Cable Lights .............................214
Hard‑wired Smoke & CO Detectors .....................218
Landscape Lights ...................................220
Doorbells .........................................224
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223
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227
Programmable Thermostats ..........................228
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