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8th edition. Explains in detail how and why electrical installations are designed, installed and tested.
List of contents
Preface 1. Basic information and calculations 2. Electricity 3. Resistance, current and voltage, power and energy 4. Electromagnetism 5. Capacitors and capacitance 6. Resistance, inductance and capacitance in installation work 7. Three-phase circuits 8. Motors and generators 9. Cells and batteries 10. Illumination and ELV lighting 11. Electricity, the environment and the community 12. Health and safety 13. The electrical contracting industry 14. Installation materials and tools 15. Installation circuits and systems 16. Earthing and bonding 17. Protection 18. Circuit and design 19. Testing 20. Basic electronics technology
About the author
Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is a consultant for and an Honorary Member of City & Guilds. He has over 40 years' experience in Further Education and training. He is Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved City& Guilds and NICEIC training centre offering courses on all aspects of Electrical Installation Contracting including the C&G 2382 series. He is also a leading author on books on electrical installation.
Summary
Mapped closely to the learning outcomes of City & Guilds and EAL exams
Coverage of Level 2 and Level 3 units in one volume
Fully aligned to the 3rd Amendment of the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
Brian Scaddan's Electrical Installation Work explains in detail how and why electrical installations are designed, installed and tested.
You will be guided in a logical, topic by topic progression through all the areas required to complete City & Guilds and EAL courses. Rather than following the order of the syllabus, this approach will make it easy to quickly find and learn all you need to know about individual topics, and makes this title an indispensable resource for electrical trainees of all ability levels, both during their training and once qualified.
With a wealth of colour pictures, clear layout, and numerous diagrams and figures providing visual illustration, mastering difficult concepts will be a breeze.
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'This book provides an excellent resource and is precisely relevant for all our learners.' John Williams, Coleg Sir Gar'It is unusual and refreshing to see technical literature that meets the needs of a lecturer and the student while covering the syllabus at the same time. Well presented, good content, at the required level.' Chris Randles, Deeside College'Excellent and well written with good pictures and graphics. The book follows a logical path.' Carl Tovey, Solihull College
