Uglys Electrical References for iPhone

App summary and purpose

Ugly's Electrical References is a mobile reference designed for electricians and other electrical professionals who need fast access to technical data on the job. The app brings together reference tables, diagrams, calculators, and clear procedural guidance so users can solve common field problems quickly and accurately.

Highlights of the 2020 release

• Incorporates updates corresponding to the 2020 National Electrical Code and mirrors the 2020 edition of the printed reference.
• Adds expanded material on selecting and testing handheld instruments, including multimeters and clamp-on ammeters.
• Includes refreshed coverage of recent NEC revisions, with summaries outlining changes introduced in 2014, 2017, and 2020.

Practical tools and diagrams

• Interactive tables, high-resolution illustrations, and detailed wiring diagrams for transformers and control circuits.
• A conduit-bending tutorial section complete with instructional videos and step-by-step guidance.
• Conversion charts, common mathematical formulas, and NEMA wiring layouts for quick lookup.

Built-in calculators and quick references

• Voltage drop, ampacity, and Ohm’s Law calculators for on-the-spot computations.
• Junction box sizing aids and other dimensioning tools that speed planning and installation decisions.
• Additional handy references such as conversion tables and wiring code summaries.

Usability and field readiness

• The interface supports pinch-to-zoom for improved legibility and allows users to magnify images and tables to see fine detail.
• Most content is available offline, making the app suitable for job sites where a network connection may be unreliable.
• Clean navigation and searchable content help users get answers without scrolling through pages.

Who benefits from this app

• Electricians and apprentices
• Maintenance and facilities personnel
• Contractors, engineers, and technical students
• Military and industrial technicians

Overall, the app is intended as a compact, portable supplement to the field book—providing immediate access to the same essential information that professionals rely on during installations, troubleshooting, and inspections.