Electricians in Texas may need to provide documentation of their hours of training or experience to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in order to meet the requirements for licensure or certification. In this article, we will discuss the importance of TDLR hours verification and the various ways to track electrical hours. If […]
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Use This Study Companion Quizlet to Study for the Electrical Exam
Quizlet for the electrical exam. I like to recommend Quizlet to people who are studying because it has many different features that are actually pretty helpful. Especially when you are trying to memorize facts. The cool thing about Quizlet is that you can use it on the computer or you can download their app. So […]
The Electrician Exam Schedule for the Master & Journeyman License
Electrician exam schedule. Here is the information you need to get your master or your journeyman license. This information is specifically for the state of Texas. Feel free to forward this to a friend, co-worker, or your boss. Who gives the electrician exam? PSI exams administers the electrician exam and posts the schedule. When […]
Table 31015(b)(16)- How to Use this to calculate Ampacity
1 Million thanks to NEC Connect for making and sharing this video. This video includes a free download of Table 310.15(b)(16) Chris Coache and Butch Stearns have an in-depth discussion on ampacity and why temperature is critical to understanding wiring methods and materials.
3 NEC Charts-Compilation for Electricians
Today we are sharing with you 3 NEC Charts that James Boone from www.PowerSoftEng.com has graciously shared. He has been researching over the years and has put together cheat sheets for us all to use. “All of the things recorded in these charts are accumulated knowledge and research in many areas of personal interests and business. I […]
Table 250.102(C)(1) & Section 240.21 (A) &(B) Handbook -Freebie
Thanks to the NEC Connect for sharing Table 250.102(C)(1) and Section 240.21(A)&(B). Table 250.102(C)(1) Grounded Conductor, Main Bonding Jumper, System Bonding Jumper, and Supply-Side Bonding Jumper for Alternating-Current Systems. Click below to receive the free PDF and a supporting video excerpt from the NEC Training. To download the Table 250.102(C)(1), Click Here To download NEC Handbook […]
Electrical Phone Apps – Exam Prep on the Go
Exam Prep App Learn how to add a web page on your iPhone or iPad’s home page like an App for easy access. Many guys have asked us how they can reference the free tables and indexes we have on our blog and website. Here is a simple step-by-step picture tutorial on how to accomplish […]
NEC Book Style and Layout
NEC Book Style & Layout When it comes to the NEC book it is an understatement when we say the Index at the back of the book can send people into vicious circles during an exam. Electricians that aren’t too familiar with the books will waste precious limited minutes looking up a keyword. After you […]
States Electrical License Information
States Electrical License Requirements State of Oklahoma- States electrical license Open the State of Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, and Plumbing Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin Before paying for your examination registration, be sure you understand the contents of this bulletin. Please retain and use it as a reference when contacting PSI. Visit the State of Oklahoma […]
Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin
Candidate Information Bulletin. Today we received a call from someone asking us the phone number to the PSI so they can change their appointment. While we don’t do the actual exams here, we are more than happy to help 🙂 We put together a cheat blog with the link to the ECIB, Table of Contents, […]