Good Reference material for Residential technique

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JoeNorm

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WA
Any good and most important, up to date reference material for doing quality electrical work. Mostly interested in residential because that is what I do mainly.

It is obvious that experience is the best reference, so no need to go there. I am looking for supplemental books, websites, etc.

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Coppersmith

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Tampa, FL, USA
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Electrical Contractor
The best reference I found was "Wiring a House" by Rex Cauldwell.

What was most valuable for me was having a mentor I could call to ask questions.
 

MAC702

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Clark County, NV
I left the industrial/commercial construction world for the residential troubleshooting and remodeling world. I think back and laugh at the learning curve I went through. I took a lot longer, but treated it like a school of hard knocks, and didn't charge by the hour while I was figuring it out. I learned a lot just staring at the products on the shelf wondering how they would have to be installed...

I remember the first time I fished a cable into a wall. I thought I was a genius. First few jobs I did with MC cable because I had some and knew how to use it. Once I learned how to do Romex.....
 
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Ozymandias

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Missouri
I'd recommend BOTH Rex's book, noted above, as well as Mullin's book, "Electrical Wiring, Residential".
Edit: I have both. I second Mullin's book, more in depth and with blue prints for new construction, it's geared towards a classroom setting. Rex's is great as well for reference.
 

Ozymandias

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Missouri
The Black & Decker electrical books at Lowe's or Home Depot are pretty good, come with code updates, code references, and plenty of pictures.
Understanding the NEC series by our host Mike Holt. I have the series for the 2014 cycle. Plenty of pictures and informational side notes.
 
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