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Residential Electrician Field Guide Kindle Edition

by Jesse Kuhlman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
This guide book started out as a simple electrical code guide for my own employees at Kuhlman Electric in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I was finding that when we wired a detached garage, or something else we didn’t do all the time, there would be some confusion on how to do it properly, what the codes were, etc. I’m all about training at my own company and came up with a guide that would cover of all these situations. My employees could keep it in their trucks and pull it out, when needed. For example, if they were going to install a Tesla charger next week, they could reference the section in this guide book to refresh their memory. This early company guide morphed into "Residential Electrician Field Guide".

This guide includes many of the important residential codes, explained in a normal "non lawyer talk" way. One of the most frustrating things about our National Electrical Code book is that it is hard to read! My goal was to break down the codes and explain them in simplest fashion possible. This guide is over 200 pages including over 75 diagrams and tables. Some of the items included in this guide:
* NEC 2020 code changes
* Under ground wiring
* Detached garage wiring
* New work and old wiring wiring installations
* Arc-Fault protection
* GFCI protection
* Related codes to lighting and outlets throughout all different rooms in a house
* EV charger installations
* Service upgrade installations
* Load Calculations
* Knob and tube inspections
* HVAC wiring
* Cable and CAT lines
* My thoughts on electrical inspectors
* Massachusetts Amendments to the 2020 NEC
* Some business thoughts
* And much much more!

If you are a residential electrician or someone interested in it. I believe this to be the perfect guide for you!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RY53JHG
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B091F5QCHQ
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Jesse Kuhlman

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Jesse Kuhlman is a Master Electrician and owner of Kuhlman Electric in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He first started working as an apprentice in grade school, helping his father Gary on weekends and summer breaks. After a brief stint in college, went full time with Gary. Jesse will always say he learned from the best (Gary), and electrical is in his blood.

Jesse began writing in 2018. He wanted to share everything he learned in the electrical trade with homeowners and fellow electricians alike. He always says that even if only one person is helped by something he wrote, it was worth it!

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  • Yaroslav Rosa
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is a very good and useful book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    It is a very good and useful book
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  • Tom Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Residential Electrician Field Guide
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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    A lot of thought was put into this field guide. Over the last forty years I worked with a lot of great electricians. Unfortunately a lot of them don't want to open a code book, and I can understand why. However, Jesse has laid out this book that makes for a easy reading that breaks down each room and code requirements for each room. For those electricians who like to refer to the NEC, Jesse also references the code sections. I would definitely recommend this book from an apprentice to a master electrician.
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  • A. Miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Kindle Version! Some good stuff
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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    I bought this to help help re-freshen and extend my knowledge. It is pretty good and he includes a lot of useful tables - if you can wade through the diatribes and redundant illustrations. He also highlights recent changes in codes. However, I get stuck looking at repetitive graphs. For example, the illustrations on 60 and 61 are identical, except the addition of outlets (receptacles) placement on pg 61, which could have easily been included on pg 60. That is just one example of many instances.

    Throughout the book, he gives rationale for the codes, but very often, especially in the first part of the book, goes off on tangent discussions and tells the reader why he thinks that certain codes are silly or just plain wrong. Ok, I get it, you are smart and have been around - this might be interesting for several master electricians to discuss over a few drinks, but it feels out of place in this manual. It also has a lot about MA codes, at first I thought it was interesting to compare, but then just started skipping those sections.

    In general, the book is good. I really liked the discuss of Box Count capacity and the diagrams for placement of receptacles. He has a section on Bathroom wiring, but it is pretty sparse and only shows a photo of roughed out room with studs. The better discussion and illustration are on pages 37 & 38, maybe move these?

    I suggest that you buy the Kindle version (I am going to go back and do that - yay Jesse, more $$$). The print version has a table of contents, but lacks an Index at the back. With the Kindle version, it would be easier to search and find key words or phrases. Also, many of his illustrations include color references, but in the print version only show in B&W. He offers to send you the color PDFs if you email him with proof of purchase. I may do that, but again, won't have to if I buy (re-buy) the Kindle version. If you are considering this book, definitely go with Kindle version.
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  • x
    5.0 out of 5 stars helpful guide to residental NEC code
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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    Much of the book explains residential NEC codes and how they can trip you up. The author gives some opinions on codes that are logical and others that seem inconsistent. Some states follow NEC and others also have local codes. The author includes a few tips that are specific to Massachusetts. I live in a different state but find these discussions helpful. They remind you to know your local codes and to assume that an inspector may incorrectly demand something that exceeds the code. While there are more comprehensive illustrated guides to the NEC, this author gives you practical tips on residential NEC based on years of experience operating an electrical contracting business and for that it is worth reading.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Aron Cowin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful resource
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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    This book is very well put together with plenty of illustrations. The author also publishes his email and will respond if you have any electrical questions .

    well worth the money!!!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for electricians and inspectors
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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    Great code references and tricks for the electrician. This book will definitely save you time and money
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read as a quick reference
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
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    I enjoyed just reading this actually.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Coco Solo
    1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
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    Fell short, too local,do not buy.
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