Electrical

Many of us are reluctant to undertake any but the simplest jobs involving electricity, and without question it is very foolhardy to dive in at the deep end and undertake a major job before gaining some experience.

However, while it is always worth while paying for expert skills and knowledge, the truth is that much of a professional's time is taken up with lifting floorboards, chopping out and repairing plaster work, and drilling holes in the wall etc.

With this in mind, it is a worthwhile money saver to undertake some of the groundwork yourself and simply use a professional electrician to handle the actual electrical installation work.

Electrical safety

• Electrical safety in the home
• Building Regulations Part P: Electrical Safety
• Current wiring regulations

Basic electrics

• Fuses within domestic electrical circuits
• Earthing electrical circuits
• Electrical cables & flexes

Circuits & switches

• Ring mains & lighting circuits
• Electrical sockets & switches
• Bathroom & kitchen electrics

Electrics guides

• How to wire a plug
• Connecting electrical cables
• Extractor fans
• Guide to lightbulbs

Electrics tools

• Basic toolbox
• Basic electrics tools

Further information and useful links