Electrician Book recommendations

[RDB85]

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

Any recommendations please?

 

[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 Technology evolves rapidly & constantly, and old systems become outdated & irrelevant.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I just don’t want to buy a book and find it’s outdated.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 Technology evolves rapidly & constantly, and old systems become outdated & irrelevant.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!