can`t to too simplictic nor can it be too difficult to understand
2006-12-07 08:22:26 · 21 answers · asked by Peter D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Can thoroughly recommend the Which? Book of Wiring and Lighting.
Very well written, very clearly illustrated, very easy to follow.
The ISBN is 0852028172. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/Which-Book-Wiring-Lighting/dp/0852028172
I think it is now out of print but it would be well worth phoning your local library and asking if any of the libraries in the county have a copy.
2006-12-07 08:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by jamesducker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best book I ever came across was the Readers Digest complete DIY manual which gives you all the details and example photos of wiring a complete house and also on small electrical tasks.
http://www.rdstore.com/group.cfm?gid=124
2006-12-07 08:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by Orphans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electricity . . . the best thing to understand is that there is enough power (amps) in 1 ckt to kill 20 people or kill you 20X . . .
Then understand the importance of having a qualified journeyman do your work.
If you do not understand death, how about $$ ? It cost the former owner of this house lots of $$ to correct his amateur work and bring it to code before selling it.
Electricity, there is a reason it takes 4 years to get certified . . .
2006-12-07 08:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 06:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by schebel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Readers Digest diy manual is ace. but consider the cost of life to one mistake with electric, as i am at moment doing city and guilds to become a electrician anything major or even minor has to be checked by part P registered electician. my advise is to get a professional in as you will be breaking the law and does not need much of a shock to kill, Good luck
2006-12-07 12:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although wiring a house is not rocket science if you need a book to refer to you may not be up to the job
2006-12-10 02:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Terence K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello , Wiring a house by " Rex Cauldwell " at Amazon .com
It is a very good book I have one ... Highly approve and very helpful.
hope this helps . cost $16.95
2006-12-09 03:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great book, not too hard to understand and lots of helpful pictures. It helped me with some of my remodeling projects.
http://www.amazon.ca/Black-Decker-Complete-Guide-Wiring/dp/0865734291
2006-12-07 08:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the professionals in. thats the best advice you can have for electrics. i'm not being a smartass i'm sure your very capable but you dont mess with electrics.
2006-12-07 09:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot has an excellent selection of home improvement books.
2006-12-07 08:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by jimbo1058 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋