I would recommend this to anyone, but especially engineer types or those who are inexperienced. I feel much more confident about my job and I don't have to ask electricans those questions that make you feel stupid anymore. Even master electricians will appreciate the explanations of code changes from the 1999 version. Overall, I can't recommend this book more, well worth the $50 or so more than the standard NEC book.

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Amazing.  Jan 29, 2003 By Travisji Corcoran "anarcho-capitalist"
If you hang around with fellow homeowners, there's a lot of water cooler conversation about various things, including the electrical code. This book just nails everything you ever wondered about, everything you haven't yet wondered about, and a few thousand things that you'll never need to know. Want to install a subpanel? Want to figure what gauge of cable to use to supply it? Want to know how to calculate the in^3 fill of a box? How deep to bury an underground cable? How to use raceways? That information totals about 1/4 of 1% of the contents of this book.


Excellent !!  Mar 02, 2010 By Giken Maeda "a duffer"
Received in time and in mint condition for its price. I am fully satisfied. Thanks.


exam prep or everyday reference  Oct 12, 2008 By Geoffrey D. Lukens "tinker_52"
In many pursuits, timing is a key. Here in 2008, in my state, where I perform most (not all) of my work in the electrical trade, a journeyman's license exam is based on the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC). I learned about the NEC Handbook, while I was gathering study materials in preparation for my exam. Of course, newer editions are in circulation; and a neighboring state where I also work and need a license, indicated that they base the exam on a later NEC edition. With those differences, the changes incorporated over three different series of the Code, it became a matter of budget for me, as well as ensuring I'd reviewed all the material. I was pleased, that with a little hunting, I found an earlier publication, used but in very good condition, in stock through Amazon. This NEC Handbook is well-written, with very clear illustrations, to clarify and amplify the minutiae (text and tables) that comprise the NEC. Everyone has a way by which they learn most effectively. For me, sometimes when certain concepts are illustrated, it helps me to better understand and apply a certain rule from the Code. I recommend this book!

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wrong merchandise  Mar 13, 2010 By Thomas Wilkinson ""sparky""
The book that was sent was the wrong one but, The dealer "PROMPTLY" refunded all the money and allowed me to keep the book! "NICE" The book I ordered was a scholastic reference book. The hard copy was higher priced, bulkier, and with too much extra reference material. But all the same the book worked and I'm happy with the cost of it, NOTHING!!! THANK YOU AMAZON