Published: May 2013
A PRACTICAL GUIDE that shows maintenance and construction electricians how to successfully repair commercial and industrial electrical equipment
Troubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment is the first work that offers a practical approach to diagnosing and repairing commercial/industrial electrical equipment – covering everything from motors, computers, elevators, and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment. If you are a licensed construction or maintenance electrician who repairs malfunctioning industrial electrical equipment, this one-of-a-kind guide can help you become more competent in your profession.
Inside you'll find ways to become faster, more efficient, and able to achieve a much higher success rate in restoring large electrical equipment without damaging it, introducing an additional defect, or creating a hazard. This invaluable resource also includes information for those seeking licensing and certification, as well as different measures that should be taken to ensure that a UL or other agency listing is not voided.
Presents a new system of diagnostics based on the difficulty of each procedure and the probability of its success
Emphasizes a practical approach to ensure that equipment is fixed properly
Uses a blend of basic electrical theory and sophisticated mathematical equations that both experienced technicians and apprentices can learn from
Includes separate chapters on elevators, fire alarm systems, motors, largescale stereo equipment, and industrial appliances
Discusses related licensing and certification as they pertain to troubleshooting and repair
Written by a Master Electrician with more than 35 years of experience
David Herres is the owner and operator of a residential and commercial construction company. He obtained a Journeyman Electrician’s License in 1975, and has certificates in welding and wetland delineation, along with experience with elevators. Beginning in 2001, Mr. Herres has focused primarily on electrical work, upgrading his license to Master status. He is the author of 2011 National Electrical Code Chapter-By-Chapter. The author of an article for Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance on complimentary wiring methods, Mr. Herres has written nearly 70 articles on electrical and telecom wiring.
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