Preface |
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About the Author |
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Job Description: Residential Electrician |
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Chapter 1 Residential Workplace Safety |
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7 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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9 | (4) |
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Chapter 2 Hardware and materials Used in Residential Wiring |
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13 | (10) |
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13 | (5) |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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21 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Tools Used in Residential Wiring |
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23 | (10) |
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23 | (3) |
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26 | (1) |
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27 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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29 | (4) |
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Chapter 4 Test and Measurement Instruments Used in Residential Wiring |
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33 | (8) |
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33 | (3) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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39 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Understanding Residential Building Plans |
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41 | (8) |
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41 | (3) |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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46 | (3) |
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Chapter 6 Determining Branch Circuit, Feeder Circuit, and Semite Entrance Requirements |
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49 | (10) |
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49 | (5) |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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56 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Introduction to Residential Service Entrances |
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59 | (14) |
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59 | (7) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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69 | (4) |
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Chapter 8 Service Entrance Equipment and Installation |
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73 | (12) |
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73 | (7) |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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82 | (3) |
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Chapter 9 General NEC® Requirements for Rough-In Wiring |
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85 | (12) |
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85 | (6) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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94 | (3) |
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Chapter 10 Electrical Box Installation |
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97 | (8) |
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97 | (2) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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102 | (3) |
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Chapter 11 Cable Installation |
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105 | (12) |
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105 | (7) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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115 | (2) |
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Chapter 12 Raceway Installation |
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117 | (16) |
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117 | (8) |
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125 | (2) |
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127 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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129 | (4) |
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Chapter 13 Switching Circuit Installation |
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133 | (10) |
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133 | (5) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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141 | (2) |
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Chapter 14 Branch-Circuit Installation |
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143 | (16) |
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143 | (11) |
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154 | (1) |
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155 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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157 | (2) |
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Chapter 15 Special Residential Wiring Situations |
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159 | (14) |
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159 | (8) |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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169 | (4) |
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Chapter 16 Video, Voice, and Data Wiring Installation |
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173 | (12) |
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173 | (7) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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182 | (3) |
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Chapter 17 Lighting Fixture Installation |
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185 | (12) |
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185 | (7) |
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192 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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194 | (3) |
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Chapter 18 Device Installation |
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197 | (12) |
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197 | (6) |
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203 | (1) |
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203 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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206 | (3) |
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Chapter 19 Service Panel Trim-Out |
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209 | (10) |
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209 | (5) |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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217 | (2) |
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Chapter 20 Checking Out and Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Systems |
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219 | (12) |
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219 | (8) |
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227 | (1) |
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227 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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230 | (1) |
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Chapter 21 Green Wiring Practices |
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231 | (8) |
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231 | (4) |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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237 | (2) |
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Chapter 22 Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation |
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239 | (16) |
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239 | (7) |
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246 | (1) |
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247 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting/Quality Exercises |
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250 | (5) |
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Chapter 1 Residential Workplace Safety |
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255 | (12) |
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Lab 1.1 (Objectives 1-1, 1-6, 1-9, 1-10, and 1-12): Demonstrate an Understanding of Both General Safety and Electrical Safety by Scoring 100% on a Comprehensive Safety Exercise |
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255 | (4) |
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Lab 1.2 (Objectives 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4): Find Information in the National Electrical Code® |
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259 | (4) |
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Lab 1.3 (Objective 1-11): Use a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) |
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263 | (4) |
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Chapter 2 Hardware and materials Used in Residential Wiring is? |
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Lab 2.1 (Objective 2-3): Ganging Metal Device Boxes |
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267 | (2) |
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Lab 2.2 (Objective 2-6): Connect Wires Together with a Wirenut |
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269 | (2) |
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Lab 2.3 (Objective 2-8): Identify the Parts on a Duplex Receptacle |
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271 | (2) |
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Lab 2.4 (Objective 2-8): Identify the Parts on Single-Pole, Double-Pole, Three-Way, and Four-Way Switches |
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273 | (4) |
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Chapter 3 Tools Used in Residential Wiring |
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277 | (32) |
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Lab 3.1 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Identify Several Guidelines for the Care and Safe Use of Electrical Hand Tools |
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277 | (2) |
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Lab 3.2 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Using Lineman Pliers |
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279 | (2) |
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Lab 3.3 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Using a Wire Stripper |
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281 | (2) |
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Lab 3.4 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Using an Electrician's Knife |
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283 | (2) |
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Lab 3.5 (Objectives 3-1,3-2, and 3-5: Using an Electrician's Knife and Rotary Stripping Tool to Strip Off the Outer Sheathing of Various Sizes of Type NM, Type UF, and Type MC Cables |
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285 | (4) |
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Lab 3.6 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Using a Screwdriver and Appropriate Fasteners to Install Electrical Boxes |
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289 | (4) |
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Lab 3.7 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Stripping Large Electrical Conductors with an Electrician's Knife |
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293 | (2) |
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Lab 3.8 (Objectives 3-1 and 3-5): Use Various Electrical Tools to Cut, Strip, and Install an Attachment Plug to a Length of Flexible Cord |
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295 | (2) |
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Lab 3.9 (Objectives 3-3 and 3-5): Set Up and Use a Pistol-Grip Drill |
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297 | (2) |
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Lab 3.10 (Objectives 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, and 3-5): Using a Manual Knockout Set |
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299 | (2) |
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Lab 3.11 (Objectives 3-2 and 3-5): Set Up and Use a Hacksaw |
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301 | (2) |
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Lab 3.12 (Objectives 3-3 and 3-5: Set Up and Use a Traditional Right-Angle Drill and a Hole Hawg |
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303 | (2) |
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Lab 3.13 (Objectives 3-3 and 3-5): Set Up and Use a Hammer Drill |
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305 | (2) |
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Lab 3.14 (Objectives 3-3 and 3-5): Set Up and Use a Reciprocating Saw |
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307 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Test and measurement Instruments Used in Residential Wiring |
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309 | (6) |
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Lab 4.1 (Objective 4-4): Using a Voltage Tester |
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309 | (2) |
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Lab 4.2 (Objective 4-6): Using a Clamp-On Ammeter |
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311 | (2) |
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Lab 4.3 (Objective 4-10): Using a Digital Multimeter |
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313 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Understanding Residential Building Plans |
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315 | (6) |
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Lab 5.1 (Objective 5-2): Identify Common Architectural Electrical Symbols |
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315 | (2) |
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Lab 5.2 (Objective 5-5): Identify the Structural Parts of a House |
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317 | (4) |
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Chapter 6 Determining Branch Circuit, Feeder Circuit, and Service entrance Requirements |
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321 | (14) |
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Lab 6.1 (Objective 6-1): Calculate the Minimum Number of General Lighting Circuits |
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321 | (2) |
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Lab 6.2 (Objective 6-2): Calculate Common Residential Electric Cooking Loads, Branch-Circuit Conductor Sizes, and Circuit Breaker Sizes |
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323 | (2) |
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Lab 6.3 (Objective 6-2): Determine the Ampacity of a Conductor |
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325 | (2) |
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Lab 6.4 (Objectives 6-3 and 6-7): Calculate the Size of a Residential Service Entrance Using the Standard Method |
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327 | (4) |
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Lab 6.5 (Objectives 6-3 and 6-7): Calculate the Size of a Residential Service Entrance Using the Optional Method |
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331 | (4) |
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Chapter 7 Introduction to Residential Service Entrances |
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335 | (2) |
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Lab 7.1 (Objectives 7-1 and 7-2): Identify the Major Parts of a Residential Service Entrance |
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335 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Service Entrance Equipment and Installation |
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337 | (10) |
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Lab 8.1 (Objectives 8-3 and 8-6): Install an Overhead Service Entrance Using Service Entrance Cable |
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337 | (6) |
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Lab 8.2 (Objectives 8-3 and 8-6): Install an Overhead-Mast-Type Service Entrance |
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343 | (4) |
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Chapter 9 General NEC® Requirements for Rough-In Wiring |
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347 | (2) |
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Lab 9.1 (Objective 9-1): Indicate the Proper Locations on a Building Plan for the Minimum Number of Receptacles and Lighting Outlets |
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347 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Electrical Box Installation |
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349 | (8) |
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Lab 10.1 (Objectives 10-3 and 10-4): Installing Device Boxes |
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349 | (2) |
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Lab 10.2 (Objectives 10-5 and 10-6): Installing Outlet Boxes |
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351 | (2) |
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Lab 10.3 (Objectives 10-5 and 10-6): Install Outlet Boxes with an Adjustable Bar Hanger |
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353 | (2) |
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Lab 10.4 (Objectives 10-7 and 10-8): Install Old-Work Metal and Nonmetallic Device Boxes in a Sheetrock Wall |
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355 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Cable Installation |
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357 | (1) |
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Lab 11.1 (Objective 11-6): Installing a Cable Run from a Loadcenter |
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357 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Raceway Installation |
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357 | (3) |
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Lab 12.1 (Objective 12-4): Cut, Ream, and Thread Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) by Using a Manual Threader, Reamer, and Pipe Cutter |
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361 | (2) |
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Lab 12.2 (Objective 12-5): Bend a 90° Stub-Up with a Hand Bender |
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363 | (2) |
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Lab 12.3 (Objective 12-5): Bend a Back-to-Back Bend with a Hand Bender |
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365 | (2) |
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Lab 12.4 (Objective 12-5): Bend an Offset Bend with a Hand Bender |
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367 | (2) |
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Lab 12.5 (Objective 12-5): Bend a Three-Point Saddle Bend with a Hand Bender... |
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369 | (2) |
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Lab 12.6 (Objective 12-5): Bend Box Offsets with a Hand Bender |
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371 | (2) |
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Lab 12.7 (Objective 12-5): Bend and Install EMT as Part of a Conduit System |
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373 | (2) |
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Chapter 13 Switching Circuit Installation |
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375 | (40) |
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Lab 13.1 (Objective 13-4): Install a Single-Pole Switch for a Lighting Load with the Power Source Feeding the Switch |
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375 | (4) |
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Lab 13.2 (Objective 13-4): Install a Single-Pole Switch for a Lighting Load with the Power Source Feeding the Lighting Outlet (Traditional Switch Loop) |
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379 | (4) |
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Lab 13.3 (Objective 13-4): Install a Single-Pole Switch for a Lighting Load with the Power Source Feeding the Lighting Outlet (Switch Loop with a Grounded Wire in the Switch Box) |
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383 | (4) |
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Lab 13.4 (Objective 13-4): Install a Three-Way Switching Circuit with the Power Source Feeding the First Three-Way Switch Location |
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387 | (4) |
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Lab 13.5 (Objective 13-4): Install a Three-Way Switching Circuit with the Power Source Feeding the Lighting Outlet Location |
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391 | (4) |
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Lab 13.6 (Objective 13-4): Install a Three-Way Switching Circuit with the Power Source Feeding the Lighting Outlet Location and with Three-Wire Cable Installed from the Lighting Outlet to Each Three-Way Switch Location |
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395 | (4) |
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Lab 13.7 (Objective 13-4): Install a Four-Way Switching Circuit with the Power Source Feeding the First Three-Way Switch Location |
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399 | (4) |
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Lab 13.8 (Objective 13-4): Install a Four-Way Switching Circuit with the Power Source Feeding the Lighting Outlet Location |
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403 | (4) |
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Lab 13.9 (Objective 13-5): Install Split-Duplex Receptacles So That the Bottom Half Is Controlled by a Single-Pole Switch and the Top Half Is "Hot" at All Times |
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Lab 13.10 (Objective 13-5): Install a Single-Pole Switch Controlling a Lighting Load with a Continuously "Hot" Receptacle Located Downstream of the Lighting Outlet---The Power Source Will Feed the Switch |
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411 | (4) |
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Chapter 14 Branch-Circuit Installation |
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415 | (28) |
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Lab 14.1 (Objective 14-1): Install a General Lighting Branch Circuit |
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415 | (4) |
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Lab 14.2 (Objective 14-2): Install a Small-Appliance Branch Circuit |
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419 | (4) |
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Lab 14.3 (Objective 14-5): Install an Electric Range Branch Circuit |
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423 | (4) |
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Lab 14.4 (Objective 14-9): Install an Electric Clothes Dryer Branch Circuit |
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427 | (4) |
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Lab 14.5 (Objective 14-13): Install an Electric Baseboard Heating Branch Circuit |
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431 | (4) |
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Lab 14.6 (Objective 14-14): Install a Smoke Detector Branch Circuit |
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435 | (4) |
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Lab 14.7 (Objective 14-16): Install a Low-Voltage Chime Circuit |
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439 | (4) |
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Chapter 15 Special Residential Wiring Situations |
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443 | (4) |
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Lab 15.1 (Objectives 15-1 and 15-2): Install a Garage Branch Circuit |
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443 | (4) |
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Chapter 16 Video, Voice, and Bata Wiring Installation |
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447 | (10) |
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Lab 16.1 (Objective 16-5): Install Crimp Style F-Type Connectors on RG-6 Coaxial Cable |
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447 | (4) |
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Lab 16.2 (Objective 16-5): Install Compression Style F-Type Connectors on an RG-6, 75-Ohm Coaxial Cable |
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451 | (2) |
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Lab 16.3 (Objective 16-6): Install RJ-45 Jacks on the Ends of a Four-Pair Category 5e UTP Cable |
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453 | (2) |
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Lab 16.4 (Objective 16-6): Install RJ-45 Modular Plugs on the Ends of Category 5e UTP Cable |
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455 | (2) |
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Chapter 17 Lighting Fixture Installation |
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457 | (4) |
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Lab 17.1 (Objective 17-5): Install a Light Fixture to an Electrical Box with a Strap |
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457 | (2) |
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Lab 17.2 (Objective 17-5): Install a Light Fixture to an Electrical Box with a Stud and Strap |
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459 | (2) |
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Chapter 18 Device Installation |
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Lab 18.1 (Objective 18-2): Identify Common Receptacle and Plug Configurations |
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461 | (2) |
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Chapter 19 Service Panel Trim-Out |
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463 | (8) |
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Lab 19.1 (Objectives 19-4 and 19-5): Install and Trim Out a Single-Phase Circuit Breaker Loadcenter |
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463 | (4) |
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Lab 19.2 (Objectives 19-4 and 19-5): Install and Trim Out a Single-Phase Main Lug Only Sub-Panel |
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467 | (4) |
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Chapter 20 Checking Out and Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Systems |
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471 | (2) |
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Lab 20.1 (Objective 20-7): Complete a Successful Service Call |
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471 | (2) |
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Chapter 21 Green Wiring Practices |
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473 | (4) |
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Lab 21.1 (Objective 21-1): Install a Charging Station |
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473 | (4) |
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Chapter 22 Photovoltaic IPU) System Installation |
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477 | (4) |
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Lab 22.1 (Objective 22-5): Wire PV Modules in Series and Parallel |
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477 | (2) |
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Lab 22.2 (Objective 22-5): Wire PV System Batteries in Series and Parallel |
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479 | (2) |
APPENDIX A Recommended Electrician's Tool Kit for House Wiring Workbook/Lab manual |
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481 | (2) |
APPENDIX B Cost Sheet for Equipment and material Used in the Lab Exercises |
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483 | (4) |
APPENDIX C Lab Competency Profile |
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