Electrician Book recommendations

[RDB85]

Ive decided whilst I apply for college courses I am interested in buying some electrical books.

Any recommendations please?

 

[Taylortwocities]

What course? 2365? Your starter set

Brian Scaddan - Electrical Installation Work
BS7671 !
On Site Guide
The City & Guilds Textbook: Level 2 Diploma i…

 

[The Ghost]

Your bonus, Basic Electrical Formulae by Andrew Butler. On amazon.

 

[RDB85]

My course is a Level 2 Course.

 

[7029 dave]

John whitfield electrical craft principles.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations, 4th ed by Chris Kitcher. I had his first book when doing some courses.
It covers essential testing and trouble shooting and useful for more than just your first courses.
He has some good videos on youtube that accompany the book and explains things well.

 

[Strima]

Temporary Power Systems: A guide to the application of BS 7671 and BS 7909 for temporary events by James Eade.

Provides some very good electrical fundamentals and also how to interpret BS7671 with some clarity. Well worth a read.

Temporary Power Systems: A guide to the application of BS 7671 and BS 7909 for temporary events - 9781849197236 - https://www.wiringregulations.net/pub/temporary-power-systems-a-guide-to-the-application-of-bs-7671-and-bs-7909-for-temporary-events-9781849197236.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0vnQBRDmARIsAEL0M1l7Y4XIjQ8AincgnMJeEKDwGTNwABgT_NzpZu4JHCBYGpyRHcW020gaAknlEALw_wcB

 

[sevuk]

Anything by Christopher Kitcher.

 

[DJ Ovengloves]

Guidance note 3and the earthing in whos number I can’t remember.

 

[Strima]

Guidance note 3and the earthing in whos number I can’t remember.

GN8

 

[I2C]

During my 2365 course, I bought the following books which all came-in useful at some point:

- The City & Guilds Textbook (Level 2) Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) 2013
- City & Guilds Textbook (Level 3) Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) 2013
- The Wiring Regulations BS7671 Amendment 3
- Bs7671 - Guidance Note 3
- Bs7671 OSG (The On-Site-Guide)
- EAWR (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989)
- Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations

 

[RDB85]

Thanks everyone I am going to have a look on Amazon now and make a list see if I can get some used bargains

 

[Taylortwocities]

If it’s used, get up to date used.
The regs change with sickening regularity.

 

[RDB85]

I’ve seen that a lot. I just don’t want to buy a book and find it’s outdated. Going to get the Level 2 and 3 CG first.

 

[rolyberkin]

Get an onsite guide, students guide to the IET wiring regulations and a level 2 City & Guilds 2365 Course text book. Don't buy any more until you get to college. Some you may be able to get from your local library.

 

[NDG Elecs]

A novice friendly book is The Part P Doctor, if that is the correct title! Loads of photos and breaks down different concepts quite well.

And any book by Mr Cockburn

 

[electric al]

Wiring and lighting by Mike Lawrence .
It's a basic guide to electrical work but plenty of pics and explains the various wiring methods for lighting and helps you to easily identify them .

 

[I2C]

The regs change with sickening regularity.

To be fair, I'm happy that the regulations change often. Technology evolves rapidly & constantly, and old systems become outdated & irrelevant. It's awesome that the regulations keep up-to-date with current systems, to ensure people are safe while also recognising/encouraging advancements within the industry. I genuinely wish other laws could follow the same path.

I just don’t want to buy a book and find it’s outdated. Going to get the Level 2 and 3 CG first.

I bought the level 2 book first, then later bought the level 3 book when needed to spread out the cost. You don't need to buy everything at once, focus on what you need right now.

A novice friendly book is The Part P Doctor, if that is the correct title!

I've heard of this book! While I haven't used it myself, from memory, I believe my tutor also recommended it.

 

[NDG Elecs]

To be fair, I'm happy that the regulations change often. Technology evolves rapidly & constantly, and old systems become outdated & irrelevant. It's awesome that the regulations keep up-to-date with current systems, to ensure people are safe while also recognising/encouraging advancements within the industry. I genuinely wish other laws could follow the same path.


I bought the level 2 book first, then later bought the level 3 book when needed to spread out the cost. You don't need to buy everything at once, focus on what you need right now.


I've heard of this book! While I haven't used it myself, from memory, I believe my tutor also recommended it.

I had the first copy when it came out, now passed on to a young un. He said it has helped his understanding of different things electrical. It uses the phrase 'rogering the Charlie' for rodding cables under floorboards!

You first positive comment about the regs needing to evolve is a refreshing one mate! I don't think the majority of sparks are necessarily against reg updates and changes, but the costs of books does rub us up the wrong way!