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Automotive and transportation technology Building trades ;. no.II Career clusters Careers (New York, N.Y.) Complete career & techincal education library ; Volume 1 Complete career clusters Construction and building trades Electronics and electrical engineering;. vol. 1 Math in technology Residential electrical wiringSummary: Those who work with electricity encounter many hazards, including electric shock and electrical fires. This video details safety procedures for these hazards as well as protection of electrical instruments and solid-state devices. An excellent overview for those who work with electricity and as a general safety video for everyone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video looks at common automotive electrical problems. It covers how to use a DVOM to check continuity, voltage, resistance, and amperage; inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; and work on batteries and alternators. Don't get a shock-develop a well-grounded knowledge of electricity. Correlates to the standards for the Collision Repair and Refinish Technician...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Math in Electrical Technology is an eleven-minute video which is part of the series, Math in Technology. "But why do I need math?" Now, using this series, give students a clear, definitive, and logical answer. Math is necessary to get the job done in most technical fields, including auto mechanics, electricity/electronics, and the building trades. Each video shows real-life problem situations...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: In this video, students will learn how to install cables, wires, boxes, and devices to control current flow, such as switches, outlets, and circuit breakers. Particular attention is paid to safety and the standards of the National Electrical Code. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Hardwiring doesn't have to be hard. This video looks at some of the most frequently encountered appliances that get wired right into a house's electrical system: electric wall heaters, electric stoves, garbage disposals, dishwashers, thermostats, garage door openers, water heaters, and electric dryers. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video covers the general installation of electrical conduits and wires and aspects of wiring particular to new construction and older homes. Pulling cable on a construction site and setting up a structured wiring system are emphasized. Tips on how to make sense of older wiring methods are also included, as well as approaches to routing wires on rehab and renovation jobs. Correlates to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: What exactly needs to be grounded in a house, and how is it done? That's what this video explains as it demonstrates how to install a low-resistance panel-to-earth grounding system. Other surge and lightning protection devices are also discussed, and tips on testing systems for functionality and safety are included. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Starting with the service entrance, this video addresses buried versus aerial service, calculating amperage and choosing cable, and connecting the meter base to the panel. A well-grounded understanding of electrical work starts here. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Ground-fault and arc-fault circuit interrupters offer the peace of mind that homeowners want-and the life-saving protection that building codes require. After explaining where GFCIs and AFCIs must be used, this video illustrates how to wire GFCI receptacles, GFCI circuit breakers, and AFCIs and then how to test them. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Good lighting can flood a room with brightness or dim things down to create a relaxing mood-all with the touch of a switch. This program addresses the ins and outs of installing and controlling incandescent and fluorescent lighting. Recessed and exterior lighting are also discussed, as are ceiling fans. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video focuses on the main electrical panel, the power center of the home. It explains how to properly mount and connect cables, balance the load, work with circuit breakers and fuses, and install sub-panels. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Receptacles and switches bring a house to life. What kinds are there? How many should go in each room? Where exactly should they be placed? And what's the best way to wire them? This video answers these and other questions as it demonstrates receptacle and switch installation. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Partitions and walls containing plumbing pipes or heating ducts often need to be constructed differently in order to safely accommodate these systems and meet building codes. This program details a number of common industry techniques used in these situations, including accompanying electrical considerations. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Whether it is a computer screen or an airplane engine or a bridge, someone has to decide how big it will be and how it will work. The men and women in the scientific, engineering, and technical services field create the designs and draw up the plans that determine how things will be built. This program will offer insights into the jobs of a civil engineer, an electronics technician, a hazardous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Alternative framing techniques can reduce structural lumber requirements and costs, as well as offer design improvements, such as openings in steel-frame studs that allow for the running of plumbing or electrical systems. This video looks at some of the more popular industry options in terms of materials and construction plans. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005