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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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!
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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!
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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!
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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!
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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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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! 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. 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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! 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. 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.
Brilliant, 08 Jan 2007
Everyone has their own way of revising. Some use flow diagrams or minds maps, some prefer revision cards, and some really learn from working through a revision guide. If you, like me learn best from this, this bok is fantastic.
Each topic is a chapter, and it guides you through with diagrams and bright clours, which makes it very readable. It says that at the end of each page you should write down what you have learnt from this page, and at the end of every chapter there's some revision questions and some practise exam questions. Used properly, this book leads you into the exam properly prepared.
I have the CGP books for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French and Geography and I think they're brilliant
Best Friend, 18 Jan 2006
It was a wonderful 3 weeks with this book, I still cannot believ that I managed to revise the whole 2 years worth of Phyiscs in that time. I was desperate and needed a quick fix to turn my grades around. So glad, I purchased this book. First I bought chemistry, then finding out how much it was helping me, I bought one for biology and phyiscs from the same author (I already had mathematics from the same author). Best decision I have ever made. I someone how managed to turn my grades from a descending C grade and below into an A*. So proud, but you must be warned this book must be taken seriously, there is a lot to take in, but if you read a chapter every day it will do you a lot of good in the long run. Why I say that this book is my best friend, is because it helped me, it was there for me, told me the tips and tricks and helped me to get where I wanted to go. After finding out in class that I actually getting smarter we soon became insperable. :D Thanks CGP!
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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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! 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. 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.
Brilliant, 08 Jan 2007
Everyone has their own way of revising. Some use flow diagrams or minds maps, some prefer revision cards, and some really learn from working through a revision guide. If you, like me learn best from this, this bok is fantastic.
Each topic is a chapter, and it guides you through with diagrams and bright clours, which makes it very readable. It says that at the end of each page you should write down what you have learnt from this page, and at the end of every chapter there's some revision questions and some practise exam questions. Used properly, this book leads you into the exam properly prepared.
I have the CGP books for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French and Geography and I think they're brilliant
Best Friend, 18 Jan 2006
It was a wonderful 3 weeks with this book, I still cannot believ that I managed to revise the whole 2 years worth of Phyiscs in that time. I was desperate and needed a quick fix to turn my grades around. So glad, I purchased this book. First I bought chemistry, then finding out how much it was helping me, I bought one for biology and phyiscs from the same author (I already had mathematics from the same author). Best decision I have ever made. I someone how managed to turn my grades from a descending C grade and below into an A*. So proud, but you must be warned this book must be taken seriously, there is a lot to take in, but if you read a chapter every day it will do you a lot of good in the long run. Why I say that this book is my best friend, is because it helped me, it was there for me, told me the tips and tricks and helped me to get where I wanted to go. After finding out in class that I actually getting smarter we soon became insperable. :D Thanks CGP!
Superb revision guide, useful for all levels of ability, 06 Sep 2001
There are several revision guides on the market, all of which provide a valuable resource for students studying and revising for GCSE physical education examination courses. The guide gives a clear overview of all of the topics within all examination courses. All students from A* to G will find this revision guide a great resource.
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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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! 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. 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.
Brilliant, 08 Jan 2007
Everyone has their own way of revising. Some use flow diagrams or minds maps, some prefer revision cards, and some really learn from working through a revision guide. If you, like me learn best from this, this bok is fantastic.
Each topic is a chapter, and it guides you through with diagrams and bright clours, which makes it very readable. It says that at the end of each page you should write down what you have learnt from this page, and at the end of every chapter there's some revision questions and some practise exam questions. Used properly, this book leads you into the exam properly prepared.
I have the CGP books for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French and Geography and I think they're brilliant
Best Friend, 18 Jan 2006
It was a wonderful 3 weeks with this book, I still cannot believ that I managed to revise the whole 2 years worth of Phyiscs in that time. I was desperate and needed a quick fix to turn my grades around. So glad, I purchased this book. First I bought chemistry, then finding out how much it was helping me, I bought one for biology and phyiscs from the same author (I already had mathematics from the same author). Best decision I have ever made. I someone how managed to turn my grades from a descending C grade and below into an A*. So proud, but you must be warned this book must be taken seriously, there is a lot to take in, but if you read a chapter every day it will do you a lot of good in the long run. Why I say that this book is my best friend, is because it helped me, it was there for me, told me the tips and tricks and helped me to get where I wanted to go. After finding out in class that I actually getting smarter we soon became insperable. :D Thanks CGP!
Superb revision guide, useful for all levels of ability, 06 Sep 2001
There are several revision guides on the market, all of which provide a valuable resource for students studying and revising for GCSE physical education examination courses. The guide gives a clear overview of all of the topics within all examination courses. All students from A* to G will find this revision guide a great resource.
Great book, 20 Jun 2008
I am a science teachers and I think this book is great. Covers what the students need to know completely, clearly and with good examples. The questions are well thought out and perfect for a GCSE pupil studying this subject. Learn what is in this book and you will get an A* without a doubt.
Great book to aid revision, 19 Apr 2008
Since this year was the start of gcse science modules, i used this AQA book to revise. This book covers pretty much everything you need to know, and applys to science to every day life applications. I have done 3 out of 4 physics exams so far, managing to get an A* in all of them so far, and i only revise from this book. Great book, i really recommend it!
GREAT, 13 Feb 2008
WEll worth getting this is FANTASTIC and so helpfull for a person studying the course. I would advise this to all
Buy another if you can... these books aren't great., 05 Feb 2008
This guide is vague and in my eyes quite useless. Although the information is presented in a nice pretty colour scheme and has questions which you could do in your sleep... the guide is pretty bad at explaning the need to know. Reasons for my dislike for this guide:
-The book has little boxes that say "Bump Up your Grade" which are often quite useful but in most cases they tell you that you need to know something to bump up your grade but they do not tell you what exactly that is needed to know to increase your grade.
-The guide's contents page are in absolute shambles. It is insanely difficult to look up a certain topic in the book unless you have already seen it before and know where it is. The topics are aplit into numbers... 1.2,1.3 etc but do not give an exact page number and so you need to flick through until you find it, although normally you can have a vagueguess as where abouts in the guide it may be. (fortunately there are not alot of pages)
-However, the book is specific for AQA and has some useful information that will not go amiss but the guide is also very thin and probably 3/4 of the book is taken up by pictures or just plain space.
If you are doing AQA GCSE then I would recommend a CGP guide or some other guide and only use this as a last resort as frankly, this guide is useless (although pleasing to look at with lots of nice pictures :D).
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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 this version is great if you 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 relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!! 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. 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.
Brilliant, 08 Jan 2007
Everyone has their own way of revising. Some use flow diagrams or minds maps, some prefer revision cards, and some really learn from working through a revision guide. If you, like me learn best from this, this bok is fantastic.
Each topic is a chapter, and it guides you through with diagrams and bright clours, which makes it very readable. It says that at the end of each page you should write down what you have learnt from this page, and at the end of every chapter there's some revision questions and some practise exam questions. Used properly, this book leads you into the exam properly prepared.
I have the CGP books for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French and Geography and I think they're brilliant
Best Friend, 18 Jan 2006
It was a wonderful 3 weeks with this book, I still cannot believ that I managed to revise the whole 2 years worth of Phyiscs in that time. I was desperate and needed a quick fix to turn my grades around. So glad, I purchased this book. First I bought chemistry, then finding out how much it was helping me, I bought one for biology and phyiscs from the same author (I already had mathematics from the same author). Best decision I have ever made. I someone how managed to turn my grades from a descending C grade and below into an A*. So proud, but you must be warned this book must be taken seriously, there is a lot to take in, but if you read a chapter every day it will do you a lot of good in the long run. Why I say that this book is my best friend, is because it helped me, it was there for me, told me the tips and tricks and helped me to get where I wanted to go. After finding out in class that I actually getting smarter we soon beca | | |