Construction, renovation, rehabbing. To succeed in today's housing market, electricians need to know how to do it all! That's where this outstanding eight-part series comes in. Filled with information on installing, upgrading, and updating residential electrical service, it walks students through all the major processes they'll need to know. WIRING METHODS
This video covers the general installation of electrical conduits and wires and aspects of wiring particular to new construction and older homes. Pulling cable on a construction site and setting up a structured wiring system are emphasized. Tips on how to make sense of older wiring methods are also included, as well as approaches to routing wires on rehab and renovation jobs. 17 minutes
GROUNDING
What exactly needs to be grounded in a house, and how is it done? That’s what this video explains as it demonstrates how to install a low-resistance panel-to-earth grounding system. Other surge and lightning protection devices are also discussed, and tips on testing systems for functionality and safety are included. 16 minutes
GFCIs AND AFCIs
Ground-fault and arc-fault circuit interrupters offer the peace of mind that homeowners want - and the life-saving protection that building codes require. After explaining where GFCIs and AFCIs must be used, this video illustrates how to wire GFCI receptacles, GFCI circuit breakers, and AFCIs and then how to test them. 17 minutes
RECEPTACLES AND SWITCHES
Receptacles and switches bring a house to life. What kinds are there? How many should go in each room? Where exactly should they be placed? And what’s the best way to wire them? This video answers these and other questions as it demonstrates receptacle and switch installation.18 minutes
WIRING FOR APPLIANCES
Good lighting can flood a room with brightness or dim things down to create a relaxing mood - all with the touch of a switch. This program addresses the ins and outs of installing and controlling incandescent and fluorescent lighting. Recessed and exterior lighting are also discussed, as are ceiling fans.
THE SERVICE ENTRANCE
Starting with the service entrance, this video addresses buried versus aerial service, calculating amperage and choosing cable, and connecting the meter base to the panel. A well-grounded understanding of electrical work starts here. 18 minutes
PANELBOARDS
This video focuses on the main electrical panel, the power center of the home. It explains how to properly mount and connect cables, balance the load, work with circuit breakers and fuses, and install sub-panels.
*Includes Guides for each program
*Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.