This book is essential reading for anyone working towards a Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification which relates to Part P of the Building Regulations, and also serves as a handy pocket guide to best practice for electricians. Although not intended as a DIY manual, non-qualified persons will also find it useful reading.
- The how-to-guide for home wiring to professional standards
- Now with more on LED lighting
- Essential reading for serious DIY, electrical installation, basic plumbing, heating systems, TV and security alarm installation
- Up to date with the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
Recenzijos
"This is a book that boils the complex IEE regs down to the salient points for a straightforward domestic installation." AMAZON.CO.UK READER REVIEW (review of the previous edition)
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Chapter 1 The UK Generation, Transmission and Distribution System |
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The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (ESQCR) |
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5 | (1) |
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The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 |
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5 | (1) |
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The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) |
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5 | (1) |
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The Building Regulations 2010 Part `P' |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (4) |
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Chapter 2 Domestic Electrical Installations |
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30 | (4) |
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Wiring Systems and Installation Methods |
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34 | (15) |
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Chapter 3 The Importance of Earthing and Bonding |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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What is Earth and Why and How Do We Connect to It? |
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52 | (7) |
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59 | (2) |
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Bonding: Questions and Answers |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (4) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (1) |
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Supplementary Equipotential Bonding |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (12) |
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Protection Against Mechanical Damage |
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Protection of Persons/Livestock Against Dangers |
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70 | (9) |
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80 | (2) |
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82 | (11) |
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Chapter 7 Inspection and Testing |
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95 | (6) |
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101 | (20) |
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Chapter 8 Security Alarm and Telephone Systems |
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121 | (6) |
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121 | (2) |
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123 | (4) |
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Appendix 1 Basic Electrical Theory Revision |
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127 | (6) |
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Electrical Quantities and Units |
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127 | (4) |
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Power, Current and Voltage |
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131 | (2) |
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Appendix 2 Conductor Identification, Notices and Warning Labels |
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Notices and Warning Labels |
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Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is an Honorary Member of City & Guilds and has over 45 years experience in further education and training. He was Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved training centre offering courses on all aspects of electrical installation contracting, including those for City & Guilds and EAL. He is also a leading author of books on other installation topics.
