Popular Mechanics Home Wiring by Albert Jackson and David Day

Special Price $8.95 Regular Price $9.95
In stock
Product Code
1588165337
Flip the switch and the light goes on...but what if it doesn't? Are you in the dark about the world of circuits and wires and how to handle the problems that inevitably arise? Popular Mechanics enlightens the do-it-yourselfer about home electrical basics. Subjects range from simple definitions of volts, amperes, and watts to a well-illustrated explanation of how a circuit works, and from guidance on putting together an electrical toolbox to discussions of meters, breakers, and fuses. See how to check for proper grounding, replace switches, locate the hot wire in a cable, fix cords and plugs, deal with electric shocks, repair fixtures, doorbells, thermostats, and much more.
More Information
Price$9.95
Customer Service

Customer Service

We're Here To Help

Call us anytime during our customer service hours...


Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific)
Saturday - 10am to 4pm (Pacific)

Order Questions:

TOLL FREE, 800-273-7375 (Outside the U.S. call 818-887-7828).

Our Address:


8001 Canoga Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304 US
Phone: 800-275-2665
Fax Your Order
818-887-7990
Print Our Fax Order Form

DescriptionFlip the switch and the light goes on...but what if it doesn't? Are you in the dark about the world of circuits and wires and how to handle the problems that inevitably arise? Popular Mechanics enlightens the do-it-yourselfer about home electrical basics. Subjects range from simple definitions of volts, amperes, and watts to a well-illustrated explanation of how a circuit works, and from guidance on putting together an electrical toolbox to discussions of meters, breakers, and fuses. See how to check for proper grounding, replace switches, locate the hot wire in a cable, fix cords and plugs, deal with electric shocks, repair fixtures, doorbells, thermostats, and much more.
Recently Viewed
No recently views items
Clear All