Collins Complete Wiring and Lighting

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Collins, 2008 - House & Home - 72 pages

The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to guarantee your electrical home improvements are as safe as they are successful.

This fully updated, brand-new edition is packed with user-friendly photographs and offers the most up-to-date information about the latest regulations, tools, products and techniques. With Part P of the Building Regulations now governing electrical work in the home, this accessible guide shows how to work with the regs, and provides at-a-glance info on what DIY work can be done and what needs to be notified to the local authority.

Whether you need to change a socket, wire up a home office or put in security lighting, Collins Complete Wiring and Lighting is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done as cost-effectively and as safely as possible.

Contents include:

âe¢ Emergency repairs

âe¢ Fuses, sockets and plugs

âe¢ Cables and circuits

âe¢ Wiring

âe¢ Energy-efficient lighting

âe¢ Identifying faults and maintenance

âe¢ Safety tips

âe¢ Tools for the job

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About the author (2008)

Albert Jackson is an acclaimed writer on DIY, home improvement and maintenance. He is co-author of many bestselling books, including the Collins Complete DIY Manual, Collins Complete Woodworkerâe(tm)s Manual, Collins Care and Repair of Antiques and the Collins Good Wood series.

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