M K Devidasan
Electrician to Entrepreneur: A Practical Guide to Electrical Skills and Self-Employment is a practical and beginner-friendly guide for anyone interested in learning the electrical trade and exploring opportunities for employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.Starting with the fundamentals, the book explains electricity, voltage, current, resistance, power, energy and basic electrical circuits in simple language. It introduces essential electrical tools, testing instruments, wires, cables, switches, sockets, protective devices and other commonly used materials.Readers are guided through the principles of domestic electrical wiring, lighting circuits, fans, sockets, distribution boards, earthing, testing and fault finding. Important attention is given to electrical safety, safe working practices, emergency response and the responsible use of testing equipment.The book also introduces motors, pumps and electrical appliances, followed by modern technologies such as LED lighting, inverters, UPS systems, solar photovoltaic systems, batteries, smart-home technology and electric-vehicle charging.Beyond technical knowledge, this book explains what it takes to become a professional electrician. Readers will learn about apprenticeship, practical experience, customer communication, quotations, material estimation, work planning, documentation, professional ethics and applicable electrical regulations.