Understanding Electricity and Wiring Diagrams for HVAC/R » (1st Edition)

This book provides HVAC/R service technicians with exceptionally practical information on the unique wiring diagrams, methods, technician short-cuts, and potential pitfalls encountered on the job. It begins with a discussion of general electricity and electrical circuits, and then moves quickly into explaining wiring diagrams for HVAC and refrigeration systems, and the new devices that are encountered with each new diagram. It features accessible, technician-level explanations of electronics.

Electrical Concepts. Simple Currents. Standing Pilot Furnaces. Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits. Troubleshooting Strategies. Testing and Replacing Common Devices. Repair Strategies. Commercial Systems. Motor Applications. Power Wiring. Testing and Replacing Motors and Start Relays. How Motors Work. Low-Voltage Room Thermostats. Electronic Ignition Gas-Fired Furnaces. Oil Heat. Electric Heat. Boilers. Heat Pump. Ice Makers. Miscellaneous Devices and Accessories. Wiring Techniques. DDC Controllers.

For HVAC/R service technicians.

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The textbook for aspiring service technicians begins with general electricity and electrical circuits, and moves quickly into electrical wiring diagrams and the new devices encountered with each new diagram. Common pitfalls and mistakes are identified. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1. Electrical Concepts.

2. Simple Circuits.

3. Standing Pilot Furnaces.

4. Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits.

5. Troubleshooting Strategies.

6. Testing and Replacing Common Devices.

7. Repair Strategies.

8. Commercial Systems.

9. Motor Applications.

10. Power Wiring.

11. Testing and Replacing Motors and Start Relays.

12. How Motors Work.

13. Low-Voltage Room Thermostats.

14. Electronic Ignition Gas-Fired Furnaces.

15. Oil Heat.

16. Electric Heat.

17. Boilers.

18. Heat Pumps.

19. Ice Makers.

20. Miscellaneous Devices and Accessories.

21. Wiring Techniques.

22. DDC Controls.

Glossary and Abbreviations.

Index.