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About the Author: Arun Gupta Sir

Arun Gupta is a passionate educator and experienced
electrical engineer from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. With
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1. Electrician A2Z Wiring Book – a complete guide for basic to advanced wiring techniques, rules,
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2. Zero to Hero House Wiring Book – this book, your current guide, is focused on step-by-step
house wiring knowledge, diagrams, and real-life applications.

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Welcome to Electrical Technician E-Book

Index – Zero to Hero House Wiring Book
Topic No. Topic Overview Page No.

Section 1: Basic Electrical Concept

1. What is Electricity 9
2. What is Current 12
3. What is Voltage (V)? 12
4. What is Resistance 13
5. What is Frequency 13
6. Single Phase and Three Phase Power Supply 14
7. Ohm’s Law 16
Section 2: Measuring Instruments & Usage
8. How to Measure Voltage Using a Voltmeter 19
9. Digital Voltmeter Connection Concept 20
10. How to Measure Current 21
11. How to Measure Resistance Using an Ohmmeter 23
12. How to Use a Digital Multimeter 25
13. How to Use Clamp Meter 29
Section 3: Basic House Wiring Diagrams
14. Series and Parallel Circuits 30
15. Basic House Wiring Rule 35
16. Single Bulb Wiring with One Switch 35
17. Two Bulbs Controlled by One Switch 35
18. Switch Board Wiring Explained 36
19. Bulb Connection with 415V Supply 37
20. Power Socket Wiring with Switch 38

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21. Switch Board Wiring (4 Light & Socket Combo) 38

Section 4: Special Wiring Techniques
22. Two-Way Switch Wiring (Staircase Wiring) 41
23. Godown Wiring 42
24. Door Bell Wiring with Bell Switch 43
25. Door Bell with Master Switch 43
26. LED Strip Light Wiring 44
Section 5: Complete Switch Board Wiring
27. Switch Board Wiring 45
28. Power Socket Wiring Diagram with 3 Sockets & 1 Switch 46
29. How to Wire a Switch Board – Full Step-by-Step Guide 47
Section 6: Testing Boards & Series Connections
30. Series Tester by Using Bulb 49
31. Series Testing Board Wiring 50
32. Series-Parallel Testing Board 51
Section 7: Wiring for Household Appliances
33. Ceiling Fan Wiring with Switch and Regulator 52
34. Ceiling Fan Size Guide 55
35. Air Cooler Motor Wiring and Testing 56
36. Multi-Speed Cooler Motor Connection 60
37. Multi-Speed Water Cooler Connection with Pump 63
38. Water Tank Overflow Alarm Circuit 65
39. Float Switch Wiring for Water Tank 66
40. Geyser Wiring Diagram 69
41. Tube Light Wiring with Starter and Choke 70
42. Exhaust Fan Wiring Diagram 72
Section 8: Motion Sensors & Automation
43. Motion Sensor Wiring & Working 73
44. Motion Sensor Connection with Bypass Switch 74

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45. Staircase Wiring by Using Motion Sensor 75

Section 9: Circuit Protection Devices
46. Importance of MCB for Protecting Electrical Circuits 77
47. MCB Connection: Top or Bottom? 79
48. MCB Selection Guide for Home Appliances 81
49. How to Select the Correct MCB Rating for House Wiring 82
50. MCB Selection for 5 HP Three-Phase Induction Motor 83
Section 10: RCCB Wiring
51. RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) 86
52. 4-Pole RCCB Wiring for a Three-Phase + Neutral Supply 87
53. 4-Pole RCCB for Single-Phase Supply 88
Section 11: Energy Meter Wiring
54. Single Phase Energy Meter Wiring 89
55. 3 Phase Energy Meter Wiring 90
56. Three Phase Energy Meter Wiring with MCB Distribution 91
57. Distribution Board (DB) Wiring with RCCB & MCBs 92
Section 12: Changeover & Selector Switches
58. Changeover Switch System – Working, Wiring & Purpose 94
59. ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) with Distribution Board 95
60. Manual Changeover Switch 96
61. Selector Switch 97
62. 3 Phase Supply Manual Changeover Switch 99
Section 13: Water Pump & Starter Wiring
63. Water Pump Wiring Diagram 100
64. Single Phase Pump Starter Circuit using a Contactor 101
65. Water Pump Control from Two Floors Using Switches 103
66. Water Pump Start and Stop from Two Different Floors by Starter 104
Section 14: Submersible Pump Starters
67. Single Phase Submersible Pump Starter and Capacitor Wiring 106

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68. Two Capacitor Connection with Submersible Pump Starter 107

69. MCB Type Single Phase Submersible Pump Starter 109
70. MCB Type Submersible Starter with Two Capacitors 110
71. Starter Wiring Using 2 Pole Contactor 111
72. Starter Using 3-Pole Contactor 114
Section 15: Water Level Controllers
73. Single Tank Water Level Controller 115
74. Dual Tank Water Level Controller 116
Section 16: Inverter & Battery Systems
75. Inverter Wiring 118
76. Inverter Wiring with Switchboard 119
77. Inverter Wiring for Selected Load Backup 120
78. Inverter Wiring for 24V DC System (Using Two Batteries) 121
79. How to Select the Correct Inverter Size 122
80. Battery Size Selection for Home 124
Section 17: Solar Power System
81. Solar Panel Connection 125
82. Parallel Connection of Solar 126
83. Series-Parallel Connection of Solar Panels 127
84. Solar + Inverter + Load Wiring Diagram 128
85. Dual Charging Solar Inverter System 129
86. Solar Inverter Connection 130
Section 18: Conduits Pipe Installation in RCC Slab
87. Single Room PVC Conduit Installation in Concrete Slab 132
88. Slab Conduit Piping Layout for 2BHK House 133
Section 19: Wire Size & Load Calculations
89. Wire Size Selection 136
90. How Much Current Can a Copper or Aluminium Wire Carry? 138
91. Aluminium Power Cable Current Rating 139

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92. Copper Power Cable Current Rating 140

93. How Many Wires Can Be Inserted in a Conduit? 141
Section 20: Earthing
94. Earthing 143
95. Plate Earthing 144
96. Chemical Earthing 145
97. Earthing Wire Size for Homes 146
Section 21: Common Electrical Faults & Solutions
98. Fault #1: MCB Tripping Again and Again 147
99. Fault #2: RCCB Tripping Again and Again 149
100. Fault #3: Electric Shock from Appliances or Water Tap 152
101. Fault #4: Light Flickering or Dim Light Problem 154
102. Fault #5: Fan or Motor Not Running / Low Speed 157
103. Fault #6: Noise in Fan or Electrical Appliances 159
104. Fault #7: Phase Coming on Both Sides of the Socket 161

Section 22: Electrical Work Costing

105. House Wiring Charges Based on Area 164
106. Point-Wise Billing System 165
107. Wiring Cost Calculation for 1 BHK House 167
Section 23: Video Course Details
108. Basic Motor Starter Video Course 168
109. Ceiling Fan Video Course 170
110. VFD, PLC Video Course 171
111. Electrician to Engineer 177
112. A2z wiring book 182

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Section 1: Basic Electrical Concepts

What is Electricity

Electricity is the flow of tiny particles called electrons. These electrons are full of energy and when they
move, they carry that energy with them.

They flow through materials that allow them to pass easily, like copper and aluminum wires. These
materials are called conductors. So, when electrons move from one place to another through a wire, they
deliver energy to power things like:

• Lights
• Devices
• Motors

In short: Electricity = Moving electrons = Flow of energy

That’s how electricity brings life to all our electrical gadgets!

Two Types of Electricity:

1. Static Electricity
2. Current Electricity

1. Static Electricity: Static electricity is a type of electricity that doesn’t move through wires — it
just builds up on the surface of an object.

It happens when two different materials rub

against each other — like your shoes on a carpet or a
balloon on your hair.

Here’s what really happens:

• Electrons (tiny negative particles) move from

one object to the other.
• The object that loses electrons becomes posi-
tively charged.
• The object that gains electrons becomes nega-
tively charged.

These charges just sit there — they don’t flow like current. They stay stuck on the surface until they
find a way to escape like a small shock when you touch metal!

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Digital Voltmeter Connection Concept

P-N (Phase to Neutral)

• Use for: Single-phase (230V)

• Connection: One wire to Phase (P), one to Neutral (N)
• Application: Homes, inverters, domestic circuits

P-P (Phase to Phase)

• Use for: Three-phase (400–415V)

• Connection: One wire to Phase 1, one to Phase 2
• Application: Motors, panels, industrial loads

How to Measure Current

Measuring electric current is essential for understanding how much load a circuit is carrying. An amme-
ter is the instrument specially designed to measure current (in amperes). Unlike a voltmeter, which is con-
nected in parallel, an ammeter is always connected in series with the load. This is because current must flow
through the ammeter to be measured.

let’s understand how we can measure current properly using an analog ammeter. It’s a very useful tool
that helps us know how much current is flowing through any electrical device.

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How to Use a Digital Multimeter

A digital multimeter is one of the most useful tools for anyone working with electricity. Whether
you’re an electrician, technician, this tool helps you measure voltage, current, resistance, and also test con-
tinuity.

Let’s understand how to use it with real-life examples and simple concepts.

Step 1: Understand the Multimeter Ports and Probes

A digital multimeter usually has three ports:

1. COM (Common) – Connect the black probe here. This is the ground or reference.
2. VΩmA – Connect the red probe here for most measurements (Voltage, Resistance, Continuity).
3. 10A – Use this port only for Low Current measurement.

You also have a rotary dial in the center. This is used to select what you want to measure.

Step 2: Measuring Voltage

Example: Measuring Battery or DC Voltage

To check a battery or DC supply:

• Turn the dial to the DC Voltage (V⎓) setting.

• Select the DC Voltage Range (In Diagram its Selected 20 VDC Range)

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Door Bell Wiring with Bell Switch

A door bell system is used to alert someone inside the house when a visitor presses the bell at the door.
This is one of the most basic yet essential parts of residential wiring.

Working Principle

• When the bell switch (push type) is

pressed, the circuit completes, al-
lowing current to flow through the
bell.
• Once released, the circuit opens and
the bell stops.
• This momentary contact makes it
safe and power-efficient.

Door Bell with Master Switch

Why Use a Master Switch?

The Master Switch is added to provide a complete cutoff of the bell circuit.
This is helpful when you:

• Don’t want disturbances (rest time, night time)

• Are away from home (vacation mode)
• Want to disable the bell without removing any wires
• Protects bell unit from overuse or prank ringing

Wiring Logic

• The master switch is installed before

the bell push switch in the phase line.
• When master switch is OFF, the bell
won’t work even if someone presses
the push button.
• When the master is ON, the bell
works as usual.

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How to Wire a Switch Board – Full Step-by-Step Guide

This guide helps electricians understand how to wire a standard room switch board that
includes:

⚡ 8 Module Switch Board Wiring by Including

• Two switch for Two light

• One switch + regulator for ceiling fan
• One 6A socket outlet with its own switch
• Power indicator light

This layout is commonly used in bedrooms, living rooms, and classrooms.

🧾 Step-by-Step Wiring Procedure

Step 1: Bring Supply Wires to the Board

• Use a 3 Wire (Red = Phase, Black = Neutral, Green = Earth) from the MCB to the board.
• Leave 5–6 inches extra inside the box for easy wiring.

Step 2: Connect Phase to the First Switch

• Connect the red phase wire to the input terminal of any one switch (usually the bulb switch).
• This will be your main phase source for the whole board.

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These are two pairs: One pair belongs to the running winding, and the other to the starting winding.

We need to find:

• Which two wires belong together as Start winding (label them S1, S2)
• Which two wires are Run winding (label them R1, R2)

A. Using Multimeter Method

1. Set the multimeter to Resistance (Ω) mode.

2. Test all combinations and record the resistance.

Let’s suppose:

Red – Yellow = 40 Ω Black – Blue = 18 Ω

Red – Blue = 0 Ω Black – Red = 0 Ω
Yellow – Blue = 0 Ω Black – Yellow = 0 Ω

Now let’s find:

• Lowest resistance pair: Blue – Black = 18 Ω → This is the Run winding

• Next lowest pair: Red – Yellow = 40 Ω → This is the Start winding

So,

Blue = R1

Black = R2

Red = S1

Yellow = S2

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MCB Type Single Phase Submersible Pump Starter

A single-phase submersible pump is commonly used in homes, farms, and small industries to draw wa-
ter from deep wells or borewells. Many people buy these motors without a factory-made starter. So, learning
how to build your own submersible starter using MCB, voltmeter, ammeter, and capacitor is both prac-
tical and cost-effective.

Concept: The main purpose of a submersible starter is to:

• Control power using MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)

• Measure voltage and current using voltmeter and ammeter
• Run the motor smoothly using a capacitor for phase shifting

Capacitor Connection:

• One terminal of the capacitor connects to the Red (Phase) Wire of Submersible Pump.
• The second terminal of the capacitor connects to the Start wire (blue) of the motor.
o This gives starting torque using phase shifting.

Motor Connection:

• Connect the three motor wires as follows:

o Red (Phase) from terminal block → Main winding
o Blue wire (via capacitor) → Start winding
o Black wire → Neutral → From terminal block

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Section 21: Common Electrical Faults & Solutions

Common Electrical Faults Troubleshooting Guide
Electricity plays a major role in our homes, but with usage, faults and issues are bound to occur. Knowing
how to identify and solve these common problems is an essential skill for any electrician or even a trained
homeowner.

Fault #1: MCB Tripping Again and Again

Problem Overview:

When the MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) trips repeatedly, it means something is wrong in the cir-
cuit it's protecting. This is a safety mechanism to prevent damage, overheating, or fire. But we must find the
real reason behind it.

Why MCB Trips Frequently:

Cause Description
Too many appliances connected in one circuit, drawing more current than
Overload
MCB’s rated capacity.
Live and neutral wires touch directly due to damaged insulation or loose
Short Circuit
connections.
Any single device like iron, geyser, mixer, or washing machine may have in-
Faulty Appliance
ternal fault.
A current leak to earth may also cause tripping, especially if RCCB is con-
Earth Leakage
nected.

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