This manual takes you from basic electrical circuits to generators in an easy to follow sequence of steps. The following chapters are included:

Chapter 1 Basic Electricit y - How electricity works; ohms law; series and parallel circuits; AC and DC circuits.

Chapter 2 Electrical Safety - Leakage Current; Perception Current; Shock Level; Let-go Current; Electrocution; Polarity; Avoiding Shock Hazzards; Double Insulated Tools; Ground Fault Interrupters; OHSA requirements; The Liability Problem; The Use of Service Tags.

Chapter 3 Electriical Testing Devices - Electrical Tool Testers with a review of all common types.

Chapter 4 Components and Component Testing - Using a mulitmeter; Testing Capactors; Resistors; Recifiers; Diodes.

Chapter 5 Testing & Inspecting Equipment - How to Set-up and Use Your Electrical Service Center .

Chapter 6 Extension Cords - Types of Cords; Maintaining Power Cords; Testing Power Cords; Votage Drop in Power Cords; Chosing the Right Size Cord For The Job.

Chaper 7 Electric Motors - Induction Type - shaded pole, split phase, capacitor start, poly-phase; The Universal Motor; Identifing and testing all the various types is covered.

Chapter 8 Generators -How a generator creates electrical current; Types of Generators; Residual Magnetism; Testing Generators; Troubleshooting Generators.

The book is written by Fred Sotcher, Electrical Engineer and founder of Sotcher Measurement. He authored monthy articles on electicity in Rental Equipment for over 18 years.