Wiring Systems and Fault Finding: For Installation Electricians - Softcover

Scaddan, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750659238 ISBN 13: 9780750659239

Publisher: Newnes, 2003

Synopsis

Wiring Systems and Fault Finding for Installation Electricians is a handy reference guide that deals with an area of practice which many students and technicians find particularly challenging. The readership of this book includes installation and plumbing contractors, heating engineers, and anyone who needs to be able to trace faults in circuits, whether they be in domestic, commercial or industrial systems. Coverage includes the interpretation of circuit diagrams, wiring systems, and the principles and practice of testing and fault diagnosis. Applications focused on include heating systems and intruder alarms.

The third edition of this popular guide has updated and expanded coverage of testing and fault-finding techniques. New sections cover shock risk, safe isolation, and basic electrical theory. It has also been brought into line with the latest revisions to the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2001).

Brian Scaddan is a Chief Examiner and Honorary Member of City and Guilds. He has over 30 years' experience in Further Education, and is now Director of Brian Scaddan Associates, Engineering Training Consultants. He is a leading author of books on electrical installation, inspection and testing, including IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained and Illustrated and Electrical Installation Work.

* Electrical applications explained for a wide range of technicians
* New and expanded sections on shock risk, safe isolation, testing and electrical theory
* Fully updated in line with the latest IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7261:2001)

About this title

About the Author

Brian Scaddan is an Honorary Member of City and Guilds. He has over 20 years' experience in Further Education, and is now Director of Brian Scaddan Associates, Engineering Training Consultants. He is a leading author of books on electrical installation, inspection and testing, including IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained and Illustrated and Electrical Installation Work. Brian also runs PAT training courses for the City & Guilds 2377 exam.

From the Back Cover

Wiring Systems and Fault Finding for Installation Electricians is a handy reference guide that deals with an area of practice which many students and technicians find particularly challenging. The readership of this book includes installation and plumbing contractors, heating engineers, and anyone who needs to be able to trace faults in circuits, whether they be in domestic, commercial or industrial systems. Coverage includes the interpretation of circuit diagrams, wiring systems, and the principles and practice of testing and fault diagnosis. Applications focused on include heating systems and intruder alarms.

The third edition of this popular guide has updated and expanded coverage of testing and fault-finding techniques. New sections cover shock risk, safe isolation, and basic electrical theory. It has also been brought into line with the latest revisions to the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2001).

Brian Scaddan is a Chief Examiner and Honorary Member of City and Guilds. He has over 30 years' experience in Further Education, and is now Director of Brian Scaddan Associates, Engineering Training Consultants. He is a leading author of books on electrical installation, inspection and testing, including IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained and Illustrated and Electrical Installation Work.

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The non-electrician's guide to wiring systems - an essential reference for plumbers, heating engineers, television and intruder alarm installers

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750659238
• ISBN 13: 9780750659239
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 128