A Guide to TDLR Hours Verification for Texas Electricians

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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

When studying for the Electrical exam, learn the NEC Book Style and Layout so that it can help you save time when looking for keywords.

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 […]

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Texas Testing Centers-Addresses

Texas Testing Centers. Texas testing centers for the electrical exam can be found in this list. As always, confirm the exact address with PSI when you are scheduling your test. The Texas Electrical Exam is conducted at the following test centers: City/State Address Driving Directions Abilene, Texas 1290 S Willis STE 109, The test site […]

Texas Electrical License Registration Forms

Texas Electrical License Registration Forms

Texas Electrical License Registration Forms are vital for renewing or updating your license. Many guys have called asking us where they can find the Texas electrical license registration forms.  I know that TDLR updated some forms and got rid of a couple altogether, so I wanted to help corral the important and most frequently used […]