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"Which?" Book of Wiring and Lighting [Paperback]

Mike Lawrence (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Which? Books; 4th Revised edition edition (27 April 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0852028172
ISBN-13: 978-0852028179
Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.6 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 315,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #31 in Books > Reference > Consumer Guides > Publisher > Which? Books
- #42 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Electrical > Power Generation & Distribution

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Whether you've just moved into your home or have lived there for years, the chances are that you could benefit from some changes to the electrical system. Extra lights can make life easier in the kitchen and give the option of different effects in a home. This text aims to provide all the information needed to carry out any wiring job safely and to professional standards. Illustrated throughout with clear photographs and diagrams, the book introduces the tools and equipment needed for electrical work and teaches all the necessary techniques needed step-by-step. 36 wiring projects and guidelines for planning a complete rewire, plus a useful fault-finding secion are included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well laid out and very informative!!, 23 Mar 2002

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I wanted as much information as possible to help with a complete rewire but thought I'd start with a book that gave me the basic information in an easy to read book. This book gave me both!! Clear diagrams, photographs and explanations is helping me through a complete rewire of the whole house including additional external circuits for my workshop. Everything i need to know before calling out the Electricity board to test and connect me up.

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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Electric wiring ciruits clearly explained., 11 July 2003

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This is a very well writen book, for those wishing to re-wire, add to exsisting or just understand home electical circuits.
It covers, in easy to understand terms, the whole gambit of elecrical instillations.
I'm sure those interested in or about to under go electrical work, will find this book invaluable.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tackle a complete rewire with this book, 28 Feb 2001

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Perfect for DIY geeks.

I managed to rewire a complete house using this book as a guide. The only problem is some small changes have been made to the regulations (like using red sleeving for all lighting connections, not just red insulating tape) and it's not too clear on sizes required for earthing. However, my install was approved by an electrician with little hassle.

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5.0 out of 5 stars electrics
Excellent book bought to help rewiring my kitchen. Though the book is dated it suited my purposes and showd the way for my lighting circuits.

Published on 14 May 2009 by mr david chambers

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for D.I.Y'er
This is an excellent book for a keen (but novice) DIYer. The book contains step-by-step written instruction, with some wiring diagrams and clear, helpful pictures of electrical... Read more

Published on 9 Feb 2009 by Graeme ROBERTS

1.0 out of 5 stars you will not receive it.
cannot realy comment on this book as I ordered paid for it but never received it. All my emails were left unanswered. Dont buy anything from him.

Published on 29 April 2008 by Colin Murray

2.0 out of 5 stars pictures are useless
purcahsed this book to help with installing outside light and ceiling lights, instructions are not very clear and pictures are nearly useless as it is impossible to detect where... Read more

Published on 27 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Clear & Concise for the 'beginner'
Very informative, good detailed descriptions and photographs for anybody wishing to 'dabble' in domestic DIY mains wiring. Read more

Published on 29 Jun 2003 by Mr. M. Armstrong

5.0 out of 5 stars Good all round informative book for the layman
I found the book to be very informative and easy to understand. It gave me the confidence to carry out some of my own wiring projects ie house to garage power connection, shaver... Read more

Published on 1 April 2002 by bobbraddock@tiscali.co.uk

3.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to domestic wiring
This book is fine for the diyer who wants to improve his/her electrical system. good explanation and clear diagrams. Read more

Published on 16 May 2001 by MR J M Southern

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the first time home Electrician
I found the Which book of wiring and lighting to be very informative, with easy to follow pictures and diagrams:

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