Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR: Theory and Labs Second Edition

Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR: Theory and Labs delivers focused instruction and hands-on application of electricity and controls to prepare students for successful careers in HVACR. This concise text provides a review of core electrical concepts, a deeper exploration into these topics through integrated hands-on labs to master application and comprehension, and end-of-chapter assessment questions. This text serves as supplemental electrical material for programs currently using Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, featuring an Additional Reading section at the beginning of each chapter that directs students to additional related content in Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The text also provides Safety Notes, Pro Tips, and Caution features integrated throughout the chapters.

• The combined text/lab manual includes a short theory section introducing a specific electrical concept, followed by a detailed lab section that allows students to apply their learning by performing and completing hands-on electrical tasks.
• Labs covered in each chapter are progressive, providing students with the practice to master basic tasks, such as reading schematics or using wiring tools, that they will building upon in later chapters.
• The write-in text features perforated sheets to allow instructors to assign end-of-chapter questions and lab activities and have students turn in assignments; the online text features E-Flash cards, matching activities, and vocabulary games to engage students and improve comprehension.