Best Books For Electricians
What is essential reading for any electrician in the UK? Is there one book that stands out as a must-have?
There are many books for electricians, and they are all worth reading, even if it’s only to recap something that you learned 20 years ago. The go-to book has to be the 18th edition, without which you may not be able to comply with the regulations, and you need to keep abreast of any updates that will affect the way you work.
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What books should I read to become an electrician?
You should wait and read books in the sequence designed to help you through the process. Otherwise, you might jump in at the deep end and become disheartened about your abilities to make the grade.
But here is a list that will help you along your way and are must-have books for an electrician.
Basic Electrical Installation Work. Trevor Linsley
This book will provide the must-have information to help you pass your first year City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in electrical installations.
All first-year students will need to know the fundamentals of essential installation work taught at college. This book supports the lectures in a logical and structured way.
Not only is the book a great tool to get you through your first-year exams, but the book also provides all of the answers to 2365 syllabus learning outcomes.
Each chapter of the book covers five units of the City & Guilds course. It is a must-have resource for the first year electrician apprentice.
Current editions are up to date with the 18th edition but check for the amendments in September 2022.
The book enables independent learning or following through college-based study.
This book offers full-colour diagrams and an easy reference section.
Full-colour diagrams and photographs explain difficult concepts, and clear definitions of technical terms make the book a quick and easy reference.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9781138603219
Uglys Electrical References, 2020 Edition.
Don’t be put off by the American jargon and standards. This book has every calculation you will ever need in your career as an electrician. It’s great for the apprentice as a go-to reference book.
Uglys are thought to be the gold standard of reference books for electricians, so you should have one!
It’s used by industry professionals in the UK and the US as the book offers up-to-date information for electricians. It may not fully align with the 18th edition, but the calculations are universal.
Uglys include maths formulas, conduit bending guide, transformer and control wiring diagrams and conversion tables.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Electrical Regulations)
This is the number 1 best seller for electricians. It’s an absolute must-have for reference for compliance with the guidelines as a qualified, competent electrician.
The IET forms the standards that all electricians must adhere to in the UK, and all domestic and industrial wiring must conform to the standard.
This version of the IET has the changes that have been made to BS7671 and have further updates and subsequent amendments as BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.
This up to date version incorporates the changes from the 1st amendment in 2020, which covers EV chargers, surge protection and AFFD and many more.
Publisher: Institute of Engineering and Technology
On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018) (Electrical Regulations)
A valuable addition to BS7671 IET is an essential guide for any electrician installing in domestic dwellings,
The guide is easy to read and has a reference format to keep the electrician from becoming bogged down in reading.
It covers how to wire 3 phases up to 100A.
The guide was published in 2018 and is not affected by the changes in the latest updates as they have been covered in this addition.
Publisher: Institute of Engineering and Technology
The City & Guilds Textbook: Book 1 Electrical Installations for the Level 3 Apprenticeship (5357), Level 2 Technical Certificate (8202) & Level 2 Diploma (2365)
A great resource for level 3 students, which will equip you with the tools to understand the course and follow independently for home study.
The book is in step with the 18th edition ensuring electrician students follow the syllabus as intended by the Institute of Engineers and Technology, wiring regulations.
Have confidence you are studying with the best information available in line with your coursework.
View accurate technical drawings alongside working photos to follow the methodology being used easily.
It helps students prepare for exams and tests with practice questions from past papers.
Publisher: Hodder Education
My Revision Notes: City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30)
After a long year and impending exams, you will need to unlock what you have learned. This book will equip you with the knowledge to pass this exam.
Focus and plan your revision to the key areas of your coursework. Understand the elements and the keys to success with this essential book.
The book explains maths in an easy to understand and understandable way, laying out the key principles you will need.
Test yourself with experimental exam papers, and use the tips to avoid making key mistakes in your exam.
If you want to be fully prepared for your exam and unleash your potential, then this book is for you.
Publisher: Hodder Education
Choosing the right books
There are a lot of books available that electricians should be reading. You must have a copy of the 18th edition if you are a qualified electrician.
For students, you can use the 18thg edition owned by the company and the qualified electricians you are working with. It’s incumbent on your trainers to ensure you understand the wiring regulations to the full.
