September 28, 2026
By: Aidan Grover (South Kempsey, Australia)
Comments
Loads of reference information and formulas for an aspiring sparkie, an essential reference for all tradesmen and hobbyists.
Pros
High quality, durable, and compact.
Cons
None
Great book, super handy!!
September 17, 2026
By: Bree Mcmath (Wagga wagga, Australia)
Comments
Got this book as a gift, its something id be wanting since starting my apprenticeship. It has so much info and compact enough I can keep it in my pocket. Definitely recommend for any electrician.
Pros
Easy to use, plenty of information and compact
Review of Electrical Black book
September 14, 2026
By: Kedar Chavan (Point Cook, Australia)
Comments
Very good bound reference. Comes in n handy size and awesome quality of printing.
Pros
Condensed information. Good quality and longlife.
Cons
Bit expensive but worth it. Bundle cost could be cheaper in Australia.
Electrical designer
September 12, 2026
By: Michael baker , DARcor & Associates, Inc. electrical engineers (Phoenix , United States)
Comments
this book is great
Pros
Quick reference and easy to use
Cons
none
It’s not pretty but it’s better than Uglys
September 5, 2026
By: Julianna J, Automatic response systems (Berkeley , United States)
Comments
Purchased for our technician and he said he has uglys
Then calls me later and apologized and said it is much better than uglys.
Pros
Size clarity set up. Straight forward.
Cons
$$$$$$ but worth it.
Awesome little big book.
September 2, 2026
By: Wilson (City of Moreton Bay, Australia)
Comments
Heaps of cool information would recommend even for an apprentice
Pros
Small form factor
Cons
Have to place the page indicator stickers yourself
Great
September 1, 2026
By: Guy Bayley (Moree, Australia)
Comments
Very helpful
Pros
It explains everything clearly and is a great reference
Cons
None
This book is great
August 20, 2026
By: Connor, Teys (Apsley, Australia)
Comments
Great reference guide during tafe studies and at work.
Pros
Fits in work bag perfectly
Cons
Needs more notes pages or note paged that can be added throughout the book for reference in specific enbironments at individual workplaces.
Great tool bag addition
July 27, 2026
By: Levi Schape, Grosvenor Engineering (Perth, Australia)
Comments
Beaut little book that since buying i keep referring back too.
Pros
Compact and has the right stuff
Cons
N/A
Excellent book
July 23, 2026
By: Sean Devlin (Broomall, United States)
Comments
Excellent reference easy to understand
Pros
Good reference to draw from when youre learning electrical work.
Cons
N/a
July 13, 2026
By: John demaille (Wantagh, United States)
Comments
Very informative, extremely handy book to have onsite
Pros
Fast, well organized and thought out.
Cons
N/a
Electrical Black Book
July 11, 2026
By: Andy Gilchrist (Sauk City, United States)
Comments
Awesome book much better than my UGLY’S book
Pros
Lots of color pictures
Cons
Haven’t found anything yet
Great for students
July 9, 2026
By: Glenn F. Williams, Lincolntech (Mahwah, United States)
Comments
This is a very comprehensive book. Most students use Ugly's, but I started showing this to my students and had some converts.
Pros
Compact, straight to the point. The non-electrical items like index drill sizes and conduit bending.
Cons
None that I can see.
A must have for a industrial refrigeration mechanic!
June 18, 2026
By: Kevin Fretwell , Ammonia Anonymous (Kenosha , United States)
Comments
Supervisor bought these for the whole crew. Incredible material.
Pros
Compact, extremely helpful
Cons
None
Electrical Black Book, great resource
June 18, 2026
By: Brian (Anderson, United States)
Comments
Content is great and informative. Quick and easy for reference, fits nicely in my toolbox.
Pros
Easily fits in toolbox. Came with page tabs I can put on. Quick and easy to find what I'm looking for.
Electrical black book 2nd edition Australia New Zealand
June 14, 2026
By: Amish Pratap (Auckland, New Zealand)
Comments
Best electrical books written ever
Pros
General New Zealand information is, Cable sizes, Amp and breaker ratings, color codes
Cons
For New Zealand I could like to include a lot of ASNZS3000 wiring rule tables such as
Table 8.1 and 8.2, mandatory testing, sequencesoc testing, Table C5 and C6
Electrical black book
May 23, 2026
By: Kyle J (Redbank Plains, Australia)
Comments
Great size
Pros
Lots of info in such a small book!
Cons
None!
Great reference for teaching and repair
May 12, 2026
By: Ryan (Danville, United States)
Comments
Great reference! Have one in the office and another in the workshop
Pros
Grease proof and handy guide. Replaced my uglys reference
Cons
None
Great reference
May 12, 2026
By: KEVIN SWITZER, LIPPERT Components (Nampa, United States)
Comments
Great book
Customer review
May 7, 2026
By: Ben (Johnstown, United States)
Comments
Not an electrician or electrical engineer but as a mechanical engineer this book is perfect for my quick reference