Learning electric

[baldm79]

Hey everyone, I am looking to learn about electric, partially for brewing, but also for general uses. I have no prior knowledge other than changing a light switch/outlet.
Most things I read seem to assume at least a basic understanding, so I am usually confused. How did you all go about learning the basics? Is there a book or anything you would suggest that would explain the basics?
Thanks for your input

 

[MintonHVAC]

Hey everyone, I am looking to learn about electric, partially for brewing, but also for general uses. I have no prior knowledge other than changing a light switch/outlet.
Most things I read seem to assume at least a basic understanding, so I am usually confused. How did you all go about learning the basics? Is there a book or anything you would suggest that would explain the basics?
Thanks for your input

YouTube is an amazing platform for learning any new skill. Anytime I have any questions or concerns about a project I'm working on I turn to YouTube for answers so I can see exactly what other people did and how they did it.

I've built my complete electric system all from information obtained from YouTube.

 

[thekraken]

I started out in electronics with arduinos. Designed hardware and software for a bbq smoker controller back when the cheapest store bought option was like $400. I imagine getting zapped with 5vdc probably hurts a lot less than 220vac. Tons of resources out there on arduino projects. Was a good intro to electricity for me, ymmv.

When it came/comes to AC side of things I rely heavily on the members of this forum with proven designs and professional backgrounds in electrical work.

theelectricbrewery.com is great too.

 

[baldm79]

Thanks for the tips! I like the idea of starting with something that is not likely to kill me

 

[Br3w4u]

I 2nd theelectricbrewery.com. There is a sticky in electric brewing also.