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Electrical-Related Study Guides: (see below)
ADA Guidelines
Building Codes
Plumbing and Mechanical
Public
Works
Electrical Study Guides based on the
2008 NEC |
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Air
Conditioning and Mechanical Trades - Preparing
for the Contractor's License Examination
Deals principally with solutions to mechanical contractor
examination problems. Its aim is to assist practicing contractors
and journeyman mechanics in successfully passing any examination
anywhere. The book includes
over 575 actual questions and answers from previous exams
covering air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, service and
maintenance, sheet metal and ventilation, insulation, pressure and
process piping, and test and balance. A special section explains the
national codes |
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Contractor's Exam Book
How to Pass the Examination
for Master Builder and General Contractor
Designed and written to help candidates prepare for the certified
General and Residential Contractor Licensing Exams. Contains
valuable information on site plans, excavation, framework, concrete,
masonry, framing, steel construction and much more. |
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Electrical-Related Study Guides - All
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EPA Section 608
Certification Exam Prep Manual
The Section 608
EPA Preparatory Manual covers all questions contained on the EPA
exam. The book is clear, concise and has been used by hundreds of
thousands of students and technicians alike to successfully prepare
for the EPA Universal technician exam.
The book is clear, concise and
helps technicians fully understand the requirements set forth under
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act. |
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EPA Section 608
Certification Exam Prep Manual
(Spanish)
MANUAL
PREPARATORIO para EPA Seccion 608
Este manual se ha utilizado
por toda la nación cerca sobre 300.000 técnicos para prepararse con
éxito para el examen universal del técnico de EPA. El libro está
claro, sucinto y los técnicos de las ayudas entienden completamente
los requisitos dispuestos bajo sección 608 del acto limpio federal
del aire. |
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EPA Section 609
Exam Packet (Motor
Vehicle Air Conditioning)
You can't buy the small can without it! Great for
use on ladders or tight spaces. *Required to service motor vehicle
A/C systems. * Required to purchase small containers (under 20lbs)
of regulated refrigerants. * Open book main in format. * Chosen by
Robinair, White and many other equipment manufactures.
* Wallet ID card and wall
certificate issued upon successful completion. |
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High Pressure Boilers
Describes Components and
Operation of High Pressure Boiler Systems
This text includes the latest
information on safe and efficient operation of high pressure boilers
and related equipment. This book can be used for upgrading skills,
licensing examination preparation, or reference. The
CD-ROM that is included inside
the text contains four interactive Sample Licensing Exams from the United States and Canada.
Also Available:
Answer Key &
Instructor's Resource
Guide |
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HVAC - Heating,
Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
3rd Edition - HVAC covers all aspects of residential and
commercial HVAC systems. Topics included are specifically designed
for HVAC and building maintenance technicians. The text includes an
introduction to HVAC fundamentals, types of HVAC units, load
calculations, residential and commercial controls, with maintenance,
troubleshooting, and servicing procedures.
The CD-ROM is a self-study
aid with Quick Quizzes™, an Illustrated Glossary, Media Clips, and
Reference Material. |
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Journeyman
Electrician's Exam Workbook Based on 2008 NEC
This extremely practical workbook
offers a review of the Exam and practical examples of typical
problems involving formulas, 2008 NEC-related problems,
and definitions. Contains over 800 sample and test examination
questions and problems. |
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Journeyman Electrician's Review: Based on the National Electrical
Code 2008
Provides
Users With A Proven Way to Prepare For and Pass The Journeyman
Electrician's Licensing Exam
Fully updated based on the
2008 edition of the National Electrical Code, this all-inclusive
Journeyman Electrician's Review provides users with a proven way to
prepare for and pass professional licensing exams. In addition to
three comprehensive practice exams, each chapter of this concise
study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman
licensing exams, including general wiring methods, over current
protection, grounding, special equipment and occupancies, and more.
Each chapter also contains questions that are styled like those that
appear on actual exams. These questions guide readers quickly and
efficiently to mastery of the content. With each question relating
to an NEC topic, users are directed to cite a specific code
reference as part of the answer. |
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Journeyman General Mechanical Examination
An Illustrated Review with Questions and
Answers
Journeyman General Mechanical Examination is an illustrated
review designed to prepare practicing A/C contractors and senior
year apprentices for the Journeyman's HVAC or General Mechanical
Exam. Includes over 500 questions and answers from previous
municipal and state certification tests. |
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Low
Pressure Boilers
Describes Components and
Operation of Low Pressure Boiler Systems
This
industry-leading boiler operation text has been enhanced with new
coverage of personal protective equipment, burner control systems,
steam principles, and emission analysis and control. An expanded
chapter on cooling systems covers refrigeration principles and
equipment, chilled water systems, and refrigerant recovery
procedures. This full-color text is a must for operators of boiler
systems used in hotels, apartment buildings, schools, and other
large institutions.
w/CD-ROM
Also Available:
Workbook,
Answer Key &
Instructor's Resource
Guide |
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Master
Electrician's Review: Based on the National Electrical Code 2008
Provides All
The Information and Professional Expertise to Become A Licensed
Electrician
The Master Electrician's Review has been
greatly expanded and updated to reflect the 2008 edition of the
National Electrical Code. This study-guide
provides journeyman electricians with a clear-cut route to acquiring
all of the knowledge and professional expertise they need to become
licensed master electricians. Realistic practice exams, plus a math
refresher to update readers' skills in working with fractions,
decimals, square roots and powers, are just the beginning. Each
easy-to-understand chapter in this concise, yet comprehensive, study
guide invites the reader to examine a specific topic on the master
electrician licensing exam in detail-from general wiring methods and
branch circuits through special conditions and communications
systems. |
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Mastering the 2003 IBC, 11 Volume
DVD Set
The 'Mastering Series' DVD collection
makes it extremely simple and much less tedious to comprehend the
2003 IBC (sold separately). Learn about the building code via
explanations, commentaries and visual examples. Gain valuable skills and
insight for plan review, inspection and code application during the
design process. |
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Mastering the NEC 2008 DVDs
- 12 DVD Set
Designed
to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and
maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to
train and re-train electrical staff.
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Basic
Electric DC Calculation
- Basic
Electric AC Calculation
- Residential Wiring Code
- Residential Service Calculations
- Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations
- Ampacities & Derating
- Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
- Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services
- Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment
- Raceways,
Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions
- Motor
Circuits: Understanding Article 430
- Understanding the Second Half of the Code
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Moving Air through Fans and Ducts
An extensive coverage including multi-rating fan tables,
nonstandard air calculations, pressure equivalents and conversion
data, fan and duct calculations as well as a study guide for
contractor and journeyman license exams. |
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Moving Water Through Pumps and Pipes for HPAC
Bringing
together the essential doctrines of good practice, design data, code
principles and problem solving, this book serves as a concise
reference for everyday use by designers, contractors, engineers and
even students. Subjects include general hydraulics, pump and cooling
tower selection, sizing pipe and fittings, bending pipe and
calculating offsets. A basic guide to effectively move fluids.
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Plumbing Design and Installation
Plumbing Design and Installation
is a comprehensive text used by apprentices and plumbing students to
develop basic competencies. The text thoroughly describes how to
design, install, and test plumbing systems in residential and
commercial settings. Topics covered include safety, tools and
materials, common joints, and common plumbing systems. |
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Plumbing Design and Installation Workbook
The Workbook presents review and test material
to support the text content. (text above) |
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Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide
Hundreds of questions and answers to help
you pass the apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber's exam.
Questions are in the style of the actual exam. Gives answers for
both the Standard and Uniform plumbing codes. Includes tips on studying for the
exam and the best way to prepare yourself for examination day |
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Pressure
Vessels
ASME Code Simplified Get Up to Speed
with the ASME Code
Revised and
updated, this classic engineering tool simplifies the tasks of
understanding and applying the complex ASME Code for fabricating,
purchasing, testing, and inspecting pressure vessels. Pressure
Vessels explains the value of Code standards, shows you hot the
Code applies to each component, and clarifies requirements that may
be confusing. This valuable text also features tables for
calculating allowable internal pressures |
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R-410A
Universal Safety Manual
This book was developed to provide field service
personnel with the necessary training and practical knowledge to
safely perform service on systems containing R-410A and R-407C. In
addition, this manual includes information on: the R-22 phase-out,
appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques, as
well as safe handling of R-410A.
This manual contains all of the information a technician will need
to prepare for their R-410A Safety Certification.
(see interactive
CD-ROM below) |
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R-410A
Interactive Training CD
This interactive CD-Rom provides field service
personnel with the necessary training and practical knowledge to
safely perform service on systems containing R-410A and R-407C. This CD breaks down R-410A training into
categories each with specific sub topics. Each category contains
practice questions.
Includes:
Randomized Practice Questions for Certification Exam (Perfect companion to
Book above) |
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Schaum's
Basic Math for Electricity and Electronics
Students can turn to this personal
tutor to learn the basic mathematics they need as background for
understanding electricity and electronics. They'll build their
skills solving problems from following the hundreds of problems with
detailed solutions. The handy appendixes give conversion factors, a
table of American wire gauges, natural trigonometric functions and
more, making this an excellent reference. |
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Stationary Engineering
- 4th Edition
Stationary
Engineering covers all aspects of boiler operation and auxiliary
equipment
The text can be used for licensing examination
preparation, industrial classes, or as a reference book for studying
boiler principles and upgrading skills. This new edition of
Stationary Engineering includes coverage of new technologies
including a section on condensing boilers combined with new
information on soot blowers and superheater design. The Licensing Examination
Preparation sections
include 1,150 questions to help prepare for a licensing exam.
Other topics include coverage of the latest EPA regulations and
their implications, ASME boiler classifications, steam trap
operation and efficiency, and emission control equipment operation |
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Steam Plant Operation
Comprehensive
Reference Guide to Steam Power Plant Systems and Operation
For nearly 70 years, this has been the definitive reference for
steam plant system design, installation, operation, maintenance and
repair. This trusted resource has assisted more operators to pass
licensing exams than any other text. Packed with illustrations and
fundamental descriptions such as plant heat rates; efficiency; pump
flow and power requirements; combustion processes; and plant
emission collection efficiency. Steam Plant Operation keeps readers
current with the latest design methods of various systems and
assists in all areas of steam plant operation. |
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Technician
Certification for Refrigerants
Technician Certification for
Refrigerants is a text/workbook that provides an overview of
the latest information on safe and efficient storage,
transportation, and usage of refrigerants. This comprehensive
reference addresses the latest EPA regulations and their
implications, and the new HFC and PFC refrigerants. Also included is
information on recovery, recycling, and reclaiming of refrigerants
for all types of air conditioning systems. |
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Test
Instruments
Comprehensive Overview and
Practical Use of Electrical Test Instruments
This comprehensive new text provides an
overview of the latest information on the safe, efficient, and
practical use of electrical test instruments. Test
Instruments provides an overview of typical electrical
test instruments used for installation tests, process
equipment operation, quality control, and troubleshooting
activities. Topics include - Personal protective equipment
based on National Fire Protection Association standard
NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical safety in the Workplace
Also Available:
Applications Manual,
Answer Key &
Instructor's Reference Guide |