Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition: Current with 2020-2023 Electrical Codes (Black & Decker Comp

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Last update: 12-22-2024


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For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available.

As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include:
  • Working Safely with Wiring
  • Wire, Cable & Conduit
  • Boxes & Panels
  • Switches (including wall switches and specialty switches)
  • Receptacles
  • Preliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more)
  • Circuit Maps
  • Common Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more)
  • Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more)
The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust.

Top reviews from the United States

  • david a.jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars A plethora of knowledge, right at your hands.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
    I have an old issue of a competitor's DIY, home repair manual. But it is 20 years out of date. The main thing I needed, was for electrical work. This is a very thought out and well laid out book. Broken down into terms. That just about anyone can understand. With lots of excellent photographs and explanations. I would absolutely recommend this. If you're going to do any kind of home rewiring. Or new construction, as far as that goes.
  • NTK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great DIY Guide!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
    B&D has become my 1st choice for DIY books. They don’t skip the details that others sometimes leave out. I had a electrician give me quote on some work I thought was above my skill level. He saw my electrical work in our unfinished basement and said my work was better than the “professional” electricians’ before me. I have B&D’s Wiring Guide to thank for that. That said, I still stand on a pallet when working on a breaker box! LOL!

    With any electrical guide, you have to be aware that it can’t be any more up to date than the current National Electric Code (NEC) at the time of authorship. They update it every 3 years. The updates are easy to find online.
  • Stangman11
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of the best books I have read on wiring.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
    For wiring anything in your home this is a very thorough book. I will say there are some slightly dated topics and it really doesn't go into smart switches etc but it still is spot on with everything else and very very thorough -- best book I have read on the subject
  • G. H. Goodwin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the basics.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
    Well presented on the basics of wiring. Good descriptions coupled with plenty of photos for clarity. Worth the $$ even if you only use it as a refresher guide.
  • FredFrog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a useful book for a home DIYer!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
    I read this guide completely, literally word for word, took copious notes, and feel much more willing to tackle the "swap-out" types of repairs and upgrades our home needs. It also will probably keep me from going too far on some of the other "expansion" upgrades we were talking about doing. I think I know just about when to call in the pros, and this book helped a lot.

    All in all, it is quite readable, not too overwhelming, logically structured, yet very comprehensive. I liked the annotated pictures and the schematic diagrams, and it appears to be up-to-date on NEC codes, although I am not an expert on that.

    It starts out with basics and progresses nicely from there. Very well done!
  • PACW
    5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible confidence builder.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
    Electricity has always seemed a bit like dark magic to me. I can rewire a lamp and change out an outlet - but seeing bare wires is much like seeing your own bone. It just ain't right.

    This book hits the right stride of explaining everything slowly and simply, while never treating me like I might be stupid.

    I almost lost it when I got to the part where electric math is taught. But I took a deep breath, kept reading, and learned how to do the math.

    This book was in no way an advertisement for Black & Decker tools. I was surprised and impressed that there weren't many pictures of Black and Decker branded tools.

    I will need to read the book again a few times to become truly comfortable with electricity but so far I have found nothing wrong with the book.
  • FMS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for homeowner
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    This is a must have reference for all homeowners who need to do electrical work around the house. Great detailed explanations and great photos on how to get an electrical job completed from start to finish. Also gives you a good idea if you can handle the job at hand or call an electrician. Explains electrical terms in a common manner and what to ask for when buying electrical parts. Don’t go in blind when doing electrical projects, get this manual.
  • Legault
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
    Great for first time homebuyers or someone who wants to learn some stuff about electric

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