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Best Basic DYI Book for Beginners

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schwalby

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I have been searching through and trying to find information for a good DIY book for electrical but can't find any titles mentioned. Does anyone have a particular book that has worked well for them? Looking for the basics nothing supper in depth.

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Re: Best Basic DYI Book for Beginers

I too am looking for a good DIY electrical book. I ran across suggestions for the Black and Decker home wiring book (currrently in 5th edition I think), but am curious what other sources ppl recommend...
 
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Re: Best Basic DYI Book for Beginers

Home Depot and lowes have book sections up by the cash registers. There is usually a good selection.
 
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Re: Best Basic DYI Book for Beginers

I picked up one at a big box years ago. (IIRC, the Black and Decker one...) Get one with lots of diagrams for different situations... The code check books are also pretty good as reference.
 
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Re: Best Basic DYI Book for Beginers

I think I may check out the Black and Decker one.

As a side note looking online more about the book it sounds like the Kindle down load *****. Just and FYI to everyone.

Thanks guys!!
 
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Not sure if it matters to you but I would get a book which uses the nec version your state uses.

I use the code check electrical from The Taunton Press.
 
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Code check electrical is good for more advanced begginers as it doesnt go into detail on everything. Its more of quick code reference quide!!
 
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The Black and Decker one is great. I got the previous edition from eBay/Half.com- you can get it for a couple dollars, and stuff hasn't changed that much. Espeically not for basic stuff such as 3 way switches and replacing outlets.
 
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