Reviews for Lineman and Cableman's Handbook

The average rating for Lineman and Cableman's Handbook based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-03-27 00:00:00 Philip Manning An excellent basic introduction to installing a PV system. I purchased and read this book because I'm very interested in having a residential PV system, particularly taking advantage of the 30% Federal tax credit incentive. (I might as well get some benefit for all those taxes I'm paying!) A good understanding of what's involved is important to making a rational decision. I've worked with three local companies to get recommendations and bids. After reading this book I was comfortable with configuring and pricing various system configurations myself. Interestingly, each bid I received quoted panel and inverter prices that were marked up almost exactly 30%. This markup was in addition to the labor costs. I'm confident that, working with an electrician journeyman, I can do the installation myself'after all, why should I give someone else the 30% tax incentive? One thing that's missing is a checklist relating to local permits, home owners associations, working with the utility, tax considerations, etc. This kind of checklist would have been handy to insure that nothing gets overlooked. It would also be nice if there were accompanying on-line resources (such as Google spreadsheets) for the various worksheets in the book.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-11-17 00:00:00 Pam Kamholz A fantastic amount of information for anyone interested in the factors involved in Solar Energy Installation. Geared toward the many aspects to consider when sizing a PV system for the home or larger installation. Straight forward approach with many considerations addressed.