Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 Edition by Charles R. Miller, ISBN 9781284275919

Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 Edition by Charles R. Miller is a practical electrical reference book designed for electricians and other professionals who need frequently used electrical information in a convenient, job-focused format. This seventh edition is aligned with changes introduced in the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and brings together formulas, tables, diagrams, terminology, and calculation references that can be useful during electrical work, study, and preparation.

Rather than serving as a full replacement for the NEC, Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 Edition works as a compact reference for locating commonly needed electrical information. The book includes updated NEC code and table change information along with electrical formulas, NEMA wiring configurations, conduit bending guidance, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control-circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. These subjects make the reference useful when a reader needs to check a calculation, understand a wiring configuration, review a table, or refresh a technical concept without working through a larger textbook.

The 2023 edition also expands coverage in several areas relevant to electrical installation and field reference work. Updated material includes full-load currents for three-phase transformers, maximum conductor quantities for larger trade sizes of electrical metallic tubing, equipment grounding conductors, and general lighting loads for non-dwelling occupancies. The book also contains material covering voltage-drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, conductor properties and ampacity, electrical symbols, NEMA enclosure types, mathematical and trigonometric references, conduit-bending calculations, electrical safety terminology, lockout/tagout information, shock-protection boundaries, arc-flash equipment-label information, and test-instrument selection and use.

Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 Edition is particularly useful for electricians, electrical contractors, technicians, apprentices, instructors, and students who need a portable source of commonly referenced electrical information. It can support on-the-job reference needs, classroom learning, technical review, and preparation for situations where electrical formulas, tables, wiring diagrams, or terminology need to be consulted quickly. Because the reference incorporates material related to the 2023 NEC, it can also help readers navigate concepts associated with that edition while recognizing that the applicable code requirements should be verified in the governing code publication and local requirements.

For buyers comparing electrical reference books, this edition is identified by ISBN-13 9781284275919 and ISBN-10 1284275914. It contains 220 pages and is published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. If you are looking for Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 Edition by Charles R. Miller as a dedicated field and study reference for electrical calculations, wiring information, code-related reference material, and practical electrical topics, this edition provides a focused collection of information in one volume. It is also useful for readers who want a single reference that brings together electrical math, conductor and conduit information, transformer references, wiring diagrams, safety terminology, and practical field calculations without turning the product description into a broad electrical textbook guide.