Ugly's Electrical References App

The Ugly's Electrical References App is your go-to digital toolkit if you're an electrician or an electrical enthusiast! Updated to reflect the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the new edition of the Ugly’s Electrical References book, this app is more loaded than your morning coffee ☕.

What's Inside?

This app offers:

• The latest digital scoop for electricians.
• Table changin' info, mathematical formulas (mathemagicians, rejoice!).
• NEMA wiring configurations like a boss.
• A conduit bending guide with videos (because who reads instructions?).
• Ampacity and conduit fill info, transformer & control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables.

Special 2023 Edition:

• Updates reflecting the 2023 NEC.
• Expanded coverage on:
  • Full-load currents for 3-phase transformers.
  • Maximum conductors in electrical metallic tubing for trade sizes 5 and 6.
  • Equipment grounding conductors.
  • General lighting loads for non-dwelling spaces (no man caves here!).
  • Important NEC code changes from 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 (who needs a time machine 🕰️?).

Electricians have been cozied up with Ugly’s Electrical References book for over 35 years. Now, the app brings even more lightning to your fingertips⚡.

Features Galore:

• Calculators and Interactive Tools:

  • Ohm’s Law Calculator
  • Voltage Drop & ampacity calculators
  • Search for Amps, Watts, KVA, HP
  • Inductance, Impedance, Reactance
  • Three-phase AC Motor Data: Starter, Breaker, Heater, Wire, and Conduit Size
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Full Load Current for Motors and Transformers
  • Locked-Rotor Current Calculator (spin class for your circuits?)
  • Offset Bending Calculator
  • Conduit Fill Calculator
  • Conversions for Area, Length, Temperature, Time, Volume, and Weight
  • NEMA Wiring Configurations

• Pinch & Zoom: Better than a magnifying glass 🔍.

• Video Tutorials: For conduit bending and bending minds.

• Search Function: Because who has time to flip through pages?

• NEC Updater: Keeps your code knowledge as fresh as a daisy.

• Electrical Safety: Definitions, boundaries, PPE guidance, and life-saving first aid procedures.

• Blueprint Symbol Identifier: Know your hieroglyphics!

• Bookmark: Save your faves.

• High-Definition Images: Eye candy for the detail-oriented.

• Offline Mode: Works even when you’re battling the Wi-Fi gremlins.

Pros:

• Comprehensive Info: Everything an electrician needs in one app.
• User-Friendly: Interactive features and search function.
• Educational: Great for pros and newbies alike.
• Regular Updates: Reflects latest NEC changes.
• Offline Accessibility: No internet? No problem!
• Innovative Calculators: Math made easy.

Cons:

• Cost: Might be pricier than the freebie apps.
• Learning Curve: Takes a bit to master all features.
• Device Compatibility: May not be compatible with older devices.

Great for electricians, students, engineers, contractors, maintenance workers, and the military. 🌟 Ready to spark some knowledge? 🚀