On Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:05:44 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In an ideal world, kids will play with batteries and bulbs etc and learn
the basics of electricity long before attempting DIY on house electrics.
Indeed - The Boy Electrician (1948-1966) recommended reading.

My first attempt to use mains - connected to a transformer (under father's
supervision ) resulted in considerable smoke and smell since the transformer was
an interstage valve job...

Geo