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This handy book provides expert guidance on working with electricity safely - from changing a plug and replacing a socket outlet to rewiring a table lamp and adding a completely new lighting circuit. It also provides full guidance on the latest Building Regulations governing electrical safety in the home, explaining exactly what the regulations mean for the DIY electrician. A section on Understanding the System explains how your wiring and lighting systems work with clear computer-generated 3-D diagrams. At-a-glance Security Check panels highlight the tasks you should carry out to keep your wiring in top working order while Fault Diagnosis panels pinpoint the source of common problems. The Maintenance and Repairs section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for all home wiring repair and maintenance jobs, accompanied by full-colour photographs and diagrams showing all the latest DIY techniques. Packed with practical information on tools and techniques, this book will give you the know-how to tackle wiring and lighting jobs in the home safely and competently.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There will be many 1000's of people out there who have completed projects little more complicated than wiring a plug or replacing a light fitting. I was one of those people. Others will not have done as much as that. This book provides a good mix of text, photographs and colourful illustrations. It has provided me with what I need to know to progress to something more challenging. Since reading this book I have taken on a couple of jobs (succesfully) that will require buildings regulations approval. I didn't have the confidence to do that before.
61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book might be suitable if you are working in a fairly new house and are not yet confident to tackle basic wiring jobs without some guidance. But if you are already comfortable replacing an electrical socket and fitting new lights then you might find this too basic. I found that in too many places it suggests you call in a qualified electrician - it stops just when the enthusiast DIYer starts to get interested in the job!
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a book that covers what I want (everything up to and including fitting a new consumer unit) that is not at least 15 years old. I do want a book that covers modern regulations and practices, not one that is frightened to get too close to them.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a book that covers what I want (everything up to and including fitting a new consumer unit) that is not at least 15 years old. I do want a book that covers modern regulations and practices, not one that is frightened to get too close to them.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A truly superb book. Extremly clear photos. diagrams & instructions. Makes an ideal book for anyone setting up home for the first time or anyone who has a lot of DIY ahead of them.
Highly recomend this book
Highly recomend this book
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very good
An excellent book for the more recent legal requirements - you do not need to be easily browbeaten into unnecessary work.
Published 19 hours ago by John C. Miller
Reader's Digest" Wiring and Lighting Manual
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in how their homes are wired.
I like the book so much, I bought 3 copies for my friends.
I like the book so much, I bought 3 copies for my friends.
Published 3 months ago by A. Devare
Simple book for a simple person
I am very impressed with the price and the delivery time of the book,my wife and I find it very easy to read and understand,it has made understanding how to wire up lighting in the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paulus
WHY
The picture on the front is wrong, should be brown sleeving to identify the blue conductor as a switched live in the light switch and not a neutral. Read more
Published 7 months ago by customer
wiring and lighting manual
Very pleased with the book, if you are not sure about installing some basic electrics this is a ideal book.
Published 12 months ago by Umpalumpa3217
Readers Digest Wiring & Lighting Manual
Good quality and very useful for the DIY Handyman who can follow instructions.Like the way items are clearly marked as to which projects you can undertake yourself, and which must... Read more
Published 18 months ago by B. Hester
Excellent and Concise
This is a musta have book. I must admit I'm one of the many people who learn from visualising... ie. monkey see, monkey do. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chakrit Ratanamook
straightforward
it is the best advise book for wiring and lighting, with ample clear diagrams.
it just about covers everything you'll need for rewiring your home. Read more
it just about covers everything you'll need for rewiring your home. Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by kathy
Excellent Book !!!
This is an excellent book that tells you all you need to know about domestic wiring & lighting - fantastic!
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Philip Liddle
Good for basic jobs
I already had the excellent DIY: Know-how with Show-how when I bought this so was looking for something more detailed. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by H. Kamal
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