Understanding Basic Electricity (UK Edition)

Name: Understanding Basic Electricity (UK Edition)
Brand: ARTISAN IDEAS
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A Non-Technical Introduction for Everyone

By: Irwin Math

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Paperback | 12 October 2026

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Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, yet many people have only a limited understanding of how it works. Understanding Basic Electricity (UK Edition) is a clear, practical, and approachable guide designed to explain the fundamentals of electricity in plain language, without requiring a technical background.

Written for homeowners, students, and anyone curious about the electrical systems around them, this book takes readers step by step through the basic principles of electricity. Featuring dozens of figures, charts, diagrams, and practical examples, it explains how electricity is produced, measured, controlled, and safely used in everyday applications.

Author Irwin Math introduces the essential concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and power using straightforward explanations and real-world examples. Readers will learn how electrical circuits work, how batteries and household electrical systems operate, how to make basic electrical measurements, and how to understand simple electrical schematics.

This UK edition has been specially adapted for readers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, incorporating UK terminology, mains voltages, wiring conventions, electrical symbols, and illustrations relevant to British practice.

Topics include:

Basic electrical principles
Voltage, current, resistance, and power
Batteries and electrical circuits
Household electricity and mains power
Electrical measurements and multimeter use
Common electrical components and tools
Electrical safety fundamentals
Reading and understanding simple schematics

Whether you are learning about electricity for the first time or refreshing knowledge acquired years ago, Understanding Basic Electricity (UK Edition) provides a solid foundation for understanding one of the most important technologies in everyday life.

No advanced mathematics or previous electrical knowledge is required.

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