- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd; Revised edition edition (25 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1847734367
- ISBN-13: 978-1847734365
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #16 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Electrical > Power Networks & Plants
- #89 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Electrical > Electrician Skills
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This very accessible little guide covers everything from changing a plug to fitting wall lights and wiring up an extractor fan (...) and indispensable guide.
--Self Build & Design, June 2009
--Self Build & Design, June 2009
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"Home Electrics" is a highly informative and user-friendly book, which provides clear and concise advice on everything the homeowner needs to know about household electrics. Working through the basics of common household electrical structures, the reader is reminded of the importance of thorough planning and safety, given no-nonsense advice on installing, maintaining and replacing internal and external electrical systems, and offered practical guidance on dealing with professionals for the more specialized tasks. Covering everything from changing a plug to fitting wall lights to wiring up an extractor fan, the book finally works through a range of potential emergency situations and the particulars of dealing with them. This book will be an indispensable guide, both for those people who aim to do some of the work themselves, as well as those employing professionals in and around their home.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was alerted to this book by somebody quoting some of the nonsense it contains on an electrical advice forum (I'm a qualified electrician, BTW).
I looked at the "see inside pages" and I found more nonsense on virtually every one.
The author clearly knows nothing about the subject - there are far better books around written by people who really do know what they are talking about. Not only would this book be a waste of money - at best it will mislead you, at worst it might lead you into danger.
And be suspicious of other reviews here - when they are written by the type of people who say "the area rule for rings is not covered" when there is no such thing as an area rule for ring finals you have to wonder how much trust you can place in them.
I looked at the "see inside pages" and I found more nonsense on virtually every one.
The author clearly knows nothing about the subject - there are far better books around written by people who really do know what they are talking about. Not only would this book be a waste of money - at best it will mislead you, at worst it might lead you into danger.
And be suspicious of other reviews here - when they are written by the type of people who say "the area rule for rings is not covered" when there is no such thing as an area rule for ring finals you have to wonder how much trust you can place in them.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This seems to have everything in it that a diy installer needs to do an efficient and safe installation. I have done home electrics for years. One of my sons has just bought an old house and needs to replace and improve the circuits. I thought my knowledge might be out of date, so I bought this book to check. I can't find anything missing, though a few areas could perhaps be improved. Earth bonding is covered but not the connectors that you might use. The area rule for rings is not covered and there is no suggestion about how a house might be split for multiple rings. These are minor criticisms. Overall the book is thorough and clear with excellent diagrams. So I'll be handing the book over to said son tomorrow for him to get started.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an excellent book, with diagrams and explanations of the details of most of the 'domestic' situations that you are likely to encounter, set out in simple and straightforward terms.
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