Encyclopedia of Home Maintenance & Repair

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Summary: Encyclopedia of Home Maintenance and Repair by Spence
Review: This work contains detailed engineering diagrams of building
foundations and components for water meter valves, valve repair
and electrical repair. The author explains how to light a
propane torch. The presentation explains how to shut off the
water flow via the main valve. Electrical tools are described
in detail; such as, the lineman plier, continuity tester, neon bulb and volt tester. Simple electronic definitions are
provided. For instance, energy flows in circuits and a load
utilize electrical current or "I". A short circuit
interrupts electrical flow. A volt tester may be utilized
to test the current. In addition, the author describes
paints; such as alkyd oil paints utilized in many popular
applications.