Do it yourself work with Electrics Index

Please note that all electrical wiring and installation details given on diydata.com is for information purposes only.

From 1st January 2005, the Building Regulations Part P requires, in England and Wales, that only certified persons can carryout electrical installation work, or the work must be certified upon completion - see this page for more details.

• Bathroom electrical installations - a guide to the zones
• Books
  • Selection of general diy books, electrics and plumbing
  • Electrics books.
• Building Regulations and electrics (Jan 2005 changes)
• Replacing ceiling lighting rose
• DIY CCTV Systems – What to consider when buying cctv cameras, dvrs and systems
• Downlights for effective lighting
• Electric cables
• Electric cables - 2004 changes to colours of cables
• Electrical circuit protection explained - Fuses, MCBs, RCDs and RCBOs
• Electrics Glossary - terms and terminology explained
• Energy efficiency:
  • 10 free ways to be more energy efficient
  • 8 low cost ways to be more energy efficient
• Fuses - Electrical circuit protection explained
• Glossary of electrical terms
• Ingress Protection - understanding IP classifications
• Junction Boxes - The types available and their uses
• Lighting in the home - type of light and bulbs explained
• Miniature Circuit Breakers - Electrical circuit protection explained
• Residual Current Device - Electrical circuit protection explained
• Residual Current Breaker with Overload protection - Electrical circuit protection explained
• Safety for the do it yourself person
• Smoke alarms - different types and their features.
• Telephone sockets - adding some around the house.
• Two way/changeover lighting circuit
• Under Cabinet Lighting in the kitchen - the options available, fluorescent, halogen and LED
• Understanding electric lighting circuits
• Understanding ring circuits and other power circuits