Book Recommendation Electrical Installation for beginners?

cctvtobeornottobe · Jul 8, 2019

Hi there,

As the title suggests i am looking for a book literally something like electrical installation for dummies.

Since i have typed this in with no joy i was wondering if anyone could recommend a book or sort of Haynes manual type thing.

I would like to install outside light, and light in the attic, i would like to read a book to achieve this.

Also to teach me basic principles and safety.

Thank you.

telectrix · Aug 19, 2019

Paignton pete said:
If your in a room containing a bath or shower without rcd protection surely they would be classed as extraneous conductive parts thus need bonding.

My bad! There surrounded by gums and lips. Double insulated.

thought your's were surrounded by steradent and a whisky glass.

Deleted account · Aug 19, 2019

telectrix said:
thought your's were surrounded by steradent and a whisky glass.

True so not sufficiently IP rated.

telectrix · Aug 19, 2019

fully submersible is IP68. damn only 4 words.

pirate · Aug 20, 2019

If you can find a copy, Fly Fishing by J R Hartley is a damn good read...

( to be fair, I posted this for Tel, to thank him for the pepsodent reference the other day!)

Younger viewers can ignore this post!

Lister1987 · Aug 21, 2019

telectrix said:
just don't buy any book by a certain D. Cockburn. or you'll end up bonding your teeth fillings.

Tut tut tut you missed a perfectly good cock burn pun opportunity

telectrix · Aug 21, 2019

books are OK if you can get the time between the missus nagging, kids screaming , dog needs a walk. better to go for the videos by Brian Scadden, John Ward, Chris Kircher.

Toneyz · Aug 21, 2019

Taylortwocities said:
You must be kidding. A lot of that stuff is downright dangerous.
@Pete999 has a library full that I’m sure he’ll share!

His is all American.

Deleted member 105166 · Aug 21, 2019

John Ward and Chris Kircher make excellent educational videos, although mindful of the OP’s first post, they are targeted toward those studying for an electrical exam or brushing up, as opposed to being aimed at complete beginners, DIYers or wet pants

Lister1987 · Aug 21, 2019

TonyMitchell said:
John Ward and Chris Kircher make excellent educational videos, although mindful of the OP’s first post, they are targeted toward those studying for an electrical exam or brushing up, as opposed to being aimed at complete beginners, DIYers or wet pants

Ovr seen a few JW vids where there is constantly people "correcting" him, the latest vid about fake fuses immediately springs to mind. I'd like to think JW knows his stuff but there's always the wondering....