Reddit reviews Ugly's Electrical References, 2014 Edition

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Ugly's Electrical Reference is something every electrician should have.

Anytime... And this http://www.amazon.com/Uglys-Electrical-References-2014-Edition/dp/1449690777

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http://www.amazon.com/Uglys-Electrical-References-2014-Edition/dp/1449690777. For reference.

Ugly's Electrical References is a phenomenal handbook. Filled with all sorts of useful information, including most NEMA connectors and their wiring guides. Definitely worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/Uglys-Electrical-References-2014-Edition/dp/1449690777

As an EE that work closely with "the trade" for years - be sure to get a copy of Ugly's and the NEC.

Yes KahnAcademy would be good, you need to work the problems, not just read the content.

But the problems faced by a typical electrician - are not really address in circuit theory that EE would take.

I believe the Mike Holt forum can be a good guidance source as well.