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You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.
17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices.
Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.
"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.
17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices.
Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.
"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!
An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician.
Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms.
An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent.
A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!!
Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting.
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.
17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices.
Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.
"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!
An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician.
Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms.
An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent.
A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!!
Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting.
Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted!
17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read.
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.
17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices.
Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.
"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!
An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician.
Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms.
An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent.
A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!!
Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting.
Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted!
17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read.
Essential if you plan to pass the C&G Exam, 05 Jul 2006
This book will never win a prize for literary content, but if you're going to get serious about Portable Appliance Testing it's this season's must have and it will get you through the C&G exam. Somewhat expensive (hence 4*s) - to be expected maybe? - electrical engineers are probably not best known for their writing skills so there must be a rarity premium. Tells you what you need to know and lots of stuff you don't - hardcore information and good for insomnia too. The Amazon combo deal including this title and "PAT - Portable Appliance Testing: In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" by Brian Scaddan is excellent and gives you the only two documents you really need. Well worth the money.
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You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come. 17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices. Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to. "Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!! An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician. Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms. An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent. A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!! Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting. Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted! 17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read. Essential if you plan to pass the C&G Exam, 05 Jul 2006
This book will never win a prize for literary content, but if you're going to get serious about Portable Appliance Testing it's this season's must have and it will get you through the C&G exam. Somewhat expensive (hence 4*s) - to be expected maybe? - electrical engineers are probably not best known for their writing skills so there must be a rarity premium. Tells you what you need to know and lots of stuff you don't - hardcore information and good for insomnia too. The Amazon combo deal including this title and "PAT - Portable Appliance Testing: In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" by Brian Scaddan is excellent and gives you the only two documents you really need. Well worth the money. Its ok, but not enough detail, 03 Jan 2007
This book is a really easy read (not unexpected from a "For Dummies" book). It gives a very good overview on the subject and covers a lot of ground (e.g. how to get a company to make up your own PCBs; how to use an oscilloscope etc). For me though it just isn't detailed enough in the basics. I am a complete novice and hoped to be able to start building some basic circuits of my own from this book. I now understand at a high level what all the basic components do, and can construct a circuit from a schematic. I do not however feel I have enough information to design a circuit of my own beyond the very very simple.
Often schematics are presented with only cursory explanations of how they work. This did not help me really get under the covers of what was going on, and understand why the circuit behaved as it did.
The book is clearly written for an American audience, with lots of hints and tips about where to source supplies from in the US. Completely meaningless to me in the UK! I found this quite irritating after a while.
In summary its ok if you want a high level look at the subject. If you want more than that though I'd look elsewhere. I have just ordered another book, to see if I get any further with that one.
Real basic, and in American., 29 Sep 2006
Not a bad book. Really basic - as you would expect from a "for dummies" book. The sense of humour can get a little tiresome but they are trying to make it light and easy to read. It is basically perparing you to do electronics projects at home, (building simple circuits and stuff). Includes descriptions of the basic electronic components, help on soldering and making your own PCBs.
I thought I spotted some mistakes, (4 on one page!). On one page anodes are positive, on the next they are negative.
Note that the units, and symbols are American and not always the same as British. They don't have crocodile clips, they have alligator clips. That made me laugh.
On the whole, I though it was good for beginners or even just to brush up on some basic knowledge. Good to keep for reference to formulas and things to. It's OK but..., 22 Aug 2006
Not bad, but I think there are better books out there. Needs more detail in some areas. Give it a try!, 31 Mar 2006
What you get out of this book will largely depend on your experience. I have been asked for my new job to do a course in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. I have no prior knowledge and joined the course a month late. I'm now doing ok in the course and it's with no small ammount of thanks to this book. It's a brilliant into to Electronics, but Electronics only. Depending on your course you will need a separate book for Electrical principles which isn't really covered here. I'd recommend a John Bird book for that. This book is a really easy intoduction to the subject and at this price would definately suggest you look at it if you want a pretty thorough introduction based at beginner level.
okay I guess, 14 Nov 2005
Perhaps a bit too patronising if you're not a total novice. It seems to go into great detail on some areas whilst skimping on others. Or maybe I'm just too >dumb< to understand...?
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come. 17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices. Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to. "Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!! An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician. Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms. An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent. A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!! Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting. Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted! 17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read. Essential if you plan to pass the C&G Exam, 05 Jul 2006
This book will never win a prize for literary content, but if you're going to get serious about Portable Appliance Testing it's this season's must have and it will get you through the C&G exam. Somewhat expensive (hence 4*s) - to be expected maybe? - electrical engineers are probably not best known for their writing skills so there must be a rarity premium. Tells you what you need to know and lots of stuff you don't - hardcore information and good for insomnia too. The Amazon combo deal including this title and "PAT - Portable Appliance Testing: In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" by Brian Scaddan is excellent and gives you the only two documents you really need. Well worth the money. Its ok, but not enough detail, 03 Jan 2007
This book is a really easy read (not unexpected from a "For Dummies" book). It gives a very good overview on the subject and covers a lot of ground (e.g. how to get a company to make up your own PCBs; how to use an oscilloscope etc). For me though it just isn't detailed enough in the basics. I am a complete novice and hoped to be able to start building some basic circuits of my own from this book. I now understand at a high level what all the basic components do, and can construct a circuit from a schematic. I do not however feel I have enough information to design a circuit of my own beyond the very very simple.
Often schematics are presented with only cursory explanations of how they work. This did not help me really get under the covers of what was going on, and understand why the circuit behaved as it did.
The book is clearly written for an American audience, with lots of hints and tips about where to source supplies from in the US. Completely meaningless to me in the UK! I found this quite irritating after a while.
In summary its ok if you want a high level look at the subject. If you want more than that though I'd look elsewhere. I have just ordered another book, to see if I get any further with that one.
Real basic, and in American., 29 Sep 2006
Not a bad book. Really basic - as you would expect from a "for dummies" book. The sense of humour can get a little tiresome but they are trying to make it light and easy to read. It is basically perparing you to do electronics projects at home, (building simple circuits and stuff). Includes descriptions of the basic electronic components, help on soldering and making your own PCBs.
I thought I spotted some mistakes, (4 on one page!). On one page anodes are positive, on the next they are negative.
Note that the units, and symbols are American and not always the same as British. They don't have crocodile clips, they have alligator clips. That made me laugh.
On the whole, I though it was good for beginners or even just to brush up on some basic knowledge. Good to keep for reference to formulas and things to. It's OK but..., 22 Aug 2006
Not bad, but I think there are better books out there. Needs more detail in some areas. Give it a try!, 31 Mar 2006
What you get out of this book will largely depend on your experience. I have been asked for my new job to do a course in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. I have no prior knowledge and joined the course a month late. I'm now doing ok in the course and it's with no small ammount of thanks to this book. It's a brilliant into to Electronics, but Electronics only. Depending on your course you will need a separate book for Electrical principles which isn't really covered here. I'd recommend a John Bird book for that. This book is a really easy intoduction to the subject and at this price would definately suggest you look at it if you want a pretty thorough introduction based at beginner level.
okay I guess, 14 Nov 2005
Perhaps a bit too patronising if you're not a total novice. It seems to go into great detail on some areas whilst skimping on others. Or maybe I'm just too >dumb< to understand...?
TOP BUY*****, 20 Jan 2008
This book is very handy as i am on the C & G 2330 level 2 course,
It covers all the basic theory calculations TOP BUY*****
Another great re-write!, 13 Feb 2006
I used these books years ago to supplement my teaching of people wishing to become electricians and I am glad to see how they have been simplified to suit all potential electricians. I would recomend this book and indeed book 1 to all theory teachers and their students alike.
How can you do without it!, 13 Feb 2006
Its great to see this excellent book revisited. The new style is totally suitable for todays trainee electricians. It must be one of the best value for money books written! Well done
Electrical Installation Calculations, 04 Feb 2004
A very useful study aid, the book is ideal for those who have become a little rusty with their calculations and need to remind themselves of the basics. The exercises and answers allow you to work at a speed suited to yourself and you know that it's right.
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come. 17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices. Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to. "Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!! An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician. Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms. An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent. A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!! Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting. Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted! 17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read. Essential if you plan to pass the C&G Exam, 05 Jul 2006
This book will never win a prize for literary content, but if you're going to get serious about Portable Appliance Testing it's this season's must have and it will get you through the C&G exam. Somewhat expensive (hence 4*s) - to be expected maybe? - electrical engineers are probably not best known for their writing skills so there must be a rarity premium. Tells you what you need to know and lots of stuff you don't - hardcore information and good for insomnia too. The Amazon combo deal including this title and "PAT - Portable Appliance Testing: In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" by Brian Scaddan is excellent and gives you the only two documents you really need. Well worth the money. Its ok, but not enough detail, 03 Jan 2007
This book is a really easy read (not unexpected from a "For Dummies" book). It gives a very good overview on the subject and covers a lot of ground (e.g. how to get a company to make up your own PCBs; how to use an oscilloscope etc). For me though it just isn't detailed enough in the basics. I am a complete novice and hoped to be able to start building some basic circuits of my own from this book. I now understand at a high level what all the basic components do, and can construct a circuit from a schematic. I do not however feel I have enough information to design a circuit of my own beyond the very very simple.
Often schematics are presented with only cursory explanations of how they work. This did not help me really get under the covers of what was going on, and understand why the circuit behaved as it did.
The book is clearly written for an American audience, with lots of hints and tips about where to source supplies from in the US. Completely meaningless to me in the UK! I found this quite irritating after a while.
In summary its ok if you want a high level look at the subject. If you want more than that though I'd look elsewhere. I have just ordered another book, to see if I get any further with that one.
Real basic, and in American., 29 Sep 2006
Not a bad book. Really basic - as you would expect from a "for dummies" book. The sense of humour can get a little tiresome but they are trying to make it light and easy to read. It is basically perparing you to do electronics projects at home, (building simple circuits and stuff). Includes descriptions of the basic electronic components, help on soldering and making your own PCBs.
I thought I spotted some mistakes, (4 on one page!). On one page anodes are positive, on the next they are negative.
Note that the units, and symbols are American and not always the same as British. They don't have crocodile clips, they have alligator clips. That made me laugh.
On the whole, I though it was good for beginners or even just to brush up on some basic knowledge. Good to keep for reference to formulas and things to. It's OK but..., 22 Aug 2006
Not bad, but I think there are better books out there. Needs more detail in some areas. Give it a try!, 31 Mar 2006
What you get out of this book will largely depend on your experience. I have been asked for my new job to do a course in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. I have no prior knowledge and joined the course a month late. I'm now doing ok in the course and it's with no small ammount of thanks to this book. It's a brilliant into to Electronics, but Electronics only. Depending on your course you will need a separate book for Electrical principles which isn't really covered here. I'd recommend a John Bird book for that. This book is a really easy intoduction to the subject and at this price would definately suggest you look at it if you want a pretty thorough introduction based at beginner level.
okay I guess, 14 Nov 2005
Perhaps a bit too patronising if you're not a total novice. It seems to go into great detail on some areas whilst skimping on others. Or maybe I'm just too >dumb< to understand...?
TOP BUY*****, 20 Jan 2008
This book is very handy as i am on the C & G 2330 level 2 course,
It covers all the basic theory calculations TOP BUY*****
Another great re-write!, 13 Feb 2006
I used these books years ago to supplement my teaching of people wishing to become electricians and I am glad to see how they have been simplified to suit all potential electricians. I would recomend this book and indeed book 1 to all theory teachers and their students alike.
How can you do without it!, 13 Feb 2006
Its great to see this excellent book revisited. The new style is totally suitable for todays trainee electricians. It must be one of the best value for money books written! Well done
Electrical Installation Calculations, 04 Feb 2004
A very useful study aid, the book is ideal for those who have become a little rusty with their calculations and need to remind themselves of the basics. The exercises and answers allow you to work at a speed suited to yourself and you know that it's right.
A good book for the Basic/Intermediate Level Technician/Engineer, 23 Mar 2008
My first impressions of the book is that it is clear and concise on the information it provides to a reader. I do like the early chapter explaining how the BS7671 reads and develops with current regulations.
Despite the book demonstrates many changes in the 17th edition; it doesn't reference to the latest lightning protection BS EN 62305:2006 which is currently running in parallel with the BS 6651:1999 and will supersede this standard on 31/08/08. The book mentions that SPDs are not required in the UK this should be established once the relevant risk assessment has been tasked.
On the whole, I do believe it is a worthwhile book to invest in.
At last, a readable guide to the IEE wiring regulations !, 28 Feb 2008
This book is an excellent, clear guide to the IEE wiring regulations, suitable for all users of the regulations.
I found both the text and in particular the illustrations, very useful in resolving different interpretations surrounding earthing and bonding issues.
There is also a very useful short section on harmonic assessment.
I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommeding the book to both practising electricians and electrical circuit designers.
Good Book - not too complex and clear layout, 14 Feb 2008
Another good book from the IEE on the 17th Edition wiring regulations. We use this at PPL Training for our City and Guilds 2382 17th Ed regulations course. The book is clearly laid out with easy to follow text on the updates for the 17th edition. Students also taking the City and Guilds 2392/2391 will find this book useful.
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come. 17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow! great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!
Beside that, this version is great if your a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. What ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices (which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device reliable, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! and I stand by this, I am hold every city and guild available to date, and over 12 years in the industry, on site and in offices. Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to. "Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!
....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!
Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.
It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?
Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!! An excellent book, 24 Jun 2008
The clear pictures and easy to follow step by step guides were extremely helpful when it came to taking my C&G 2330 Level 3 practical exams. The section on completion of test certificates was particularly good, putting everything into plain language.
I would recommend this book to any trainee electrician. Best yet, 18 May 2008
This is the ultimate guide book if you are studying for your 2391.I have failed this exam once but with this down to earth approach on inspection and testing I feel very confident of a pass.Very easy to understand well explained.Definately aimed at 2391 City and Guilds exam success best book I have come across like a condensed down 7671 and guidance note 3 in easy to remember terms. An Excellent Book, 10 Apr 2008
This book is an excellent guide to inspection and testing. It keeps the theory down to what you need to know to get the job done, without a load of waffle.
The book is full of pictures which are clear and in full colour, showing real electrical installations and how and where to connect test leads. There are also images of testers( Kewtech and Megger) and how to set them up correctly. The author uses a step by step approach and coupled with the photographs you cannot go far wrong.
There are lots of examples of certificates and how to fill them in for example installations. Details of what the values mean and how to calculate/ measure them are also included.
If you are looking for an inspection and testing book I can honestly say buy this one, it is excellent. A must for anyone in the Electrical Installation field, 01 Feb 2008
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by Chris Kitcher at Crawley College for a couple of years before I moved to N.Ireland.
I remember at Crawley barraging him with questions, scenarios etc which he always answered and with references to the regs.
A lot of the questions now appear with answers in the book (although I could still come up with a load more now !!)
I heard this book was due out several months back from students being taught by Chris and knew it was going to be the right book for all electricians out there getting their hands dirty!. I'm definately not disappointed at all. The book is excellent. Look forward to more technical books from Chris if he can get away from Southampton!! Breath of fresh air, 14 Dec 2007
I found the book to be a breath of fresh air from all those other tecnically loaded , anorak wearing , train spotting text books .
The author certainly has a well grounded knowledge of the practical applications of testing and inspecting. Too many errors, 19 Oct 2008
Whilst generally a reasonable book, there are a considerable number of errors. These include referencing incorrect tables and regulation numbers, and a number of simple typographical errors, e.g. stating that the minimum diameter for the main protective bonding conductor should be 60mm sq, rather than 6. Whilst the more experienced will instantly spot these errors, they could lead to confusion to the novice, who, after all, the book is aimed at. One particular area of concern is in the Inspection and Testing section where, in the process of determining R1+R2, the reader is advised to temporarily link together the line conductor and the CPC. At no point is any emphasis placed on the fact the circuit must be isolated from the supply before this procedure is attempted! 17th edition without the headache, 18 Aug 2008
This book will prove invaluable to novice and experienced electricians. It is very well set out and easy to read. Essential if you plan to pass the C&G Exam, 05 Jul 2006
This book will never win a prize for literary content, but if you're going to get serious about Portable Appliance Testing it's this season's must have and it will get you through the C&G exam. Somewhat expensive (hence 4*s) - to be expected maybe? - electrical engineers are probably not best known for their writing skills so there must be a rarity premium. Tells you what you need to know and lots of stuff you don't - hardcore information and good for insomnia too. The Amazon combo deal including this title and "PAT - Portable Appliance Testing: In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" by Brian Scaddan is excellent and gives you the only two documents you really need. Well worth the money. Its ok, but not enough detail, 03 Jan 2007
This book is a really easy read (not unexpected from a "For Dummies" book). It gives a very good overview on the subject and covers a lot of ground (e.g. how to get a company to make up your own PCBs; how to use an oscilloscope etc). For me though it just isn't detailed enough in the basics. I am a complete novice and hoped to be able to start building some basic circuits of my own from this book. I now understand at a high level what all the basic components do, and can construct a circuit from a schematic. I do not however feel I have enough information to design a circuit of my own beyond the very very simple.
Often schematics are presented with only cursory explanations of how they work. This did not help me really get under the covers of what was going on, and understand why the circuit behaved as it did.
The book is clearly written for an American audience, with lots of hints and tips about where to source supplies from in the US. Completely meaningless to me in the UK! I found this quite irritating after a while.
In summary its ok if you want a high level look at the subject. If you want more than that though I'd look elsewhere. I have just ordered another book, to see if I get any further with that one.
Real basic, and in American., 29 Sep 2006
Not a bad book. Really basic - as you would expect from a "for dummies" book. The sense of humour can get a little tiresome but they are trying to make it light and easy to read. It is basically perparing you to do electronics projects at home, (building simple circuits and stuff). Includes descriptions of the basic electronic components, help on soldering and making your own PCBs.
I thought I spotted some mistakes, (4 on one page!). On one page anodes are positive, on the next they are negative.
Note that the units, and symbols are American and not always the same as British. They don't have crocodile clips, they have alligator clips. That made me laugh.
On the whole, I though it was good for beginners or even just to brush up on some basic knowledge. Good to keep for reference to formulas and things to. It's OK but..., 22 Aug 2006
Not bad, but I think there are better books out there. Needs more detail in some areas. Give it a try!, 31 Mar 2006
What you get out of this book will largely depend on your experience. I have been asked for my new job to do a course in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. I have no prior knowledge and joined the course a month late. I'm now doing ok in the course and it's with no small ammount of thanks to this book. It's a brilliant into to Electronics, but Electronics only. Depending on your course you will need a separate book for Electrical principles which isn't really covered here. I'd recommend a John Bird book for that. This book is a really easy intoduction to the subject and at this price would definately suggest you look at it if you want a pretty thorough introduction based at beginner level.
okay I guess, 14 Nov 2005
Perhaps a bit too patronising if you're not a total novice. It seems to go into great detail on some areas whilst skimping on others. Or maybe I'm just too >dumb< to understand...?
TOP BUY*****, 20 Jan 2008
This book is very handy as i am on the C & G 2330 level 2 course,
It covers all the basic theory calculations TOP BUY*****
Another great re-write!, 13 Feb 2006
I used these books years ago to supplement my teaching of people wishing to become electricians and I am glad to see how they have been simplified to suit all potential electricians. I would recomend this book and indeed book 1 to all theory teachers and their students alike.
How can you do without it!, 13 Feb 2006
Its great to see this excellent book revisited. The new style is totally suitable for todays trainee electricians. It must be one of the best value for money books written! Well done
Electrical Installation Calculations, 04 Feb 2004
A very useful study aid, the book is ideal for those who have become a little rusty with their calculations and need to remind themselves of the basics. The exercises and answers allow you to work at a speed suited to yourself and you know that it's right.
A good book for the Basic/Intermediate Level Technician/Engineer, 23 Mar 2008
My first impressions of the book is that it is clear and concise on the information it provides to a reader. I do like the early chapter explaining how the BS7671 reads and develops with current regulations.
Despite the book demonstrates many changes in the 17th edition; it doesn't reference to the latest lightning protection BS EN 62305:2006 which is currently running in parallel with the BS 6651:1999 and will supersede this standard on 31/08/08. The book mentions that SPDs are not required in the UK this should be established once the relevant risk assessment has been tasked.
On the whole, I do believe it is a worthwhile book to invest in.
At last, a readable guide to the IEE wiring regulations !, 28 Feb 2008
This book is an excellent, clear guide to the IEE wiring regulations, suitable for all users of the regulations.
I found both the text and in particular the illustrations, very useful in resolving different interpretations surrounding earthing and bonding issues.
There is also a very useful short section on harmonic assessment.
I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommeding the book to both practising electricians and electrical circuit designers.
Good Book - not too complex and clear layout, 14 Feb 2008
Another good book from the IEE on the 17th Edition wiring regulations. We use this at PPL Training for our City and Guilds 2382 17th Ed regulations course. The book is clearly laid out with easy to follow text on the updates for the 17th edition. Students also taking the City and Guilds 2392/2391 will find this book useful.
A great book! If you have an Arduino then buy it, 29 Aug 2008
I've recently got into the Arduino microcontroller, it's a really useful little gadget and I'd mastered the basics of it: turning on LEDs, simple serial communication with an LCD display and other basic electronics but I thought I'd bitten off more than I could chew when I bought a bluetooth module to hook the arduino up wirelessly with my computer.
Not so! This book is brilliant and one of the projects early on in the book covered exactly what I needed to know. The projects are detailed and all the code is provided (although it would be better if it was on a CD as well). It has really pushed me to the next level!!
Cracking book, 25 Jun 2008
Although this isn't a manual for the arduino (or related microprocessors) this book will really help if you are doing anything with them. The theory is well presented, well explained Computer Science ... a very good book.
Electronic Fun Without Soldering, 08 Jan 2008
This is a lovely book. It is packed full of projects for building embedded controllers which use almost every practical form of interface technology: lights, motors, switches, blue-tooth, rfid, USB, etc. Just about anything you might like to try. Then the book's three great strengths emerge: you don't need to solder, electronics modules are low-cost, and the software is free. All of the projects are assembled using breadboard and wires, removing one difficulty in this age of surface mount chippery. The Arduino controller is advertised in Europe for 22 euro's, and the software is available as Open Source. Together these put projects into the price range of smart, dextrous 10 year olds with doting parents. The projects are very well illustrated with circuit diagrams and close-up pictures showing the details of assembly. For anyone who wants to go beyond the constraints of lego mindstorms, or just build computer control then have it disappear inside every day objects this is the book of experiments and techniques to get. I think every Computer Science or Engineering undergrad. should take a course using this book. Excellent value. Amazon should sell the controller and key modules to make the whole experience seamless.
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Customer Reviews
You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.
17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbe | | |