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Wiring and Lighting

Author : Chris Kitcher

Publisher : The Crowood Press

Page : 301 pages

File Size : 28,54 MB

Release : 2020-04-20

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1785007440

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Book Description

Wiring and Lighting provides a comprehensive guide to DIY wiring around the home. It sets out the regulations and legal requirements surrounding electrical installation work, giving clear guidelines that will enable the reader to understand what electrical work they are able to carry out, and what the testing and certification requirements are once the work is completed. Through step-by-step diagrams and photos, the book covers wiring for a wide range of tasks by examining the components of electrical systems and installations, including: different types of circuits; types of cables and cable installation under floors and through joists; isolating, earthing and bonding; accessory boxes and fixings; voltage bands; detailed advice on safety such as manual handling, working at height and electrical shock risk. Finally, schedules for inspection, testing and certification, and relevant sections of the Building Regulations are covered. Wiring and Lighting is fully updated in line with the 18th edition wiring regulations.





Collins Complete Wiring and Lighting

Author : Albert Jackson

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 74 pages

File Size : 40,73 MB

Release : 2010

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 0007364571

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Book Description

Whether you're changing a fuse, inserting a light fitting or rewiring an entire room, this book contains all the information you need to complete the job simply and safely. With Part P of the Building Regulations governing electrical work in the home, this guide shows how to work with the regs., and when you must notify the local authority.



Home Wiring

Author : Albert Jackson

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Page : 86 pages

File Size : 21,59 MB

Release : 2006

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 9781588165336

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Book Description

Flip the switch and the light goes on...but what if it doesn’t? Are you in the dark about the world of circuits and wires and how to handle the problems that inevitably arise? Popular Mechanics enlightens the do-it-yourselfer about home electrical basics. Subjects range from simple definitions of volts, amperes, and watts to a well-illustrated explanation of how a circuit works, and from guidance on putting together an electrical toolbox to discussions of meters, breakers, and fuses. See how to check for proper grounding, replace switches, locate the hot wire in a cable, fix cords and plugs, deal with electric shocks, repair fixtures, doorbells, thermostats, and much more.



Wiring and Lighting

Author : Albert Jackson

Publisher : Collins

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 41,19 MB

Release : 1995-01

Category : Electric lighting

ISBN : 9780004127668

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Book Description

One of a series of step-by-step instructional DIY guides. This book covers wiring and lighting, from changing a fuse to rewiring a house.





Young House Love

Author : Sherry Petersik

Publisher : Artisan

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 39,12 MB

Release : 2015-07-14

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1579656765

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Book Description

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.