Electric Wiring Domestic Eleventh Edition

Brian Scaddan IEng; MIIE (elec) In brief

Brian Scaddan Associates: Training
Consultants, Portsmouth, Hants, U.K.
This book has provided a
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popular and trusted guide
to the practical aspects of
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domestic wiring for over 55
years, and is widely used
The comprehensive guide to in colleges and by a
domestic wiring for students and diverse range of
professionals professionals. The new
A classic work with a 55 year edition has been
proven track record! thoroughly rewritten and
New edition revised and re-written updated by Brian Scaddan,
by leading author Brian Scaddan today's top electrical installation author,
whose well known books include 16th Edition
IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained and
Illustrated.
This book has provided a popular and trusted guide to the practical aspects of domestic wiring
for over 55 years, and is widely used in colleges and by a diverse range of professionals. The
new edition has been thoroughly rewritten and updated by Brian Scaddan, today's top electrical
installation author, whose well known books include 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations:
Explained and Illustrated.

1. The U.K. Generation, Transmission and Distribution System; The structure; The Super Grid
System; The Regional Electricity Companies (RECs); The Electricity Supply Regulations; The
IEE Wiring Regulations; Voltage bands; Earthing systems; 2. Domestic electrical installations;
The main intake position; Circuits; Cables; Wiring systems and installation methods;
Terminations; 3. The importance of earthing and bonding; Electric shock; Direct and indirect
contact; The earth fault loop path; 4. Protection; Mechanical damage; Overcurrent; Protective
devices; 5. Circuit design; Appliance and circuit loading; Maximum demand and diversity;
Design of current ; Choice of protection; Cable size; Voltage drop; Shock risk and thermal
constraints; 6. Inspection and testing; Continuity of protective conductors; Continuity of ring final
circuit conductors; Insulation resistance; Polarity; Loop impedance; Earth electrode; Functional
tests; 7. Telephone and security alarm systems; Installing system wiring; Earthing systems

Readership: A wide range of professionals and students

ISBN: 0750620587 Book/Paperback

Measurements: 156 X 234 mm

Pages: 192
Imprint: Newnes

Publication Date: 25 September 1997

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