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CIBSE Guide K: Electricity in Buildings

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  • Published: January 2005
  • REF/ISBN: 978 190328 726 2 GVK
  • Status: Current

Provides information on electrical services in buildings.

For 'lighters' - offers information on power factor correction, power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies and batteries.

For lifts specialists - covers high voltage systems and electromagnetic compatibility and sources of interference.

For electrical specialists - provides clear explanations of power supplies, building wiring systems, UPS etc. that will help you in briefing clients and other building professionals.

For plumbers and public health engineers - a full section on earthing and bonding.

For IT and controls specialists - information on maintaining supplies to critical equipment.

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