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Don’t Skip Over Table 220.55

As you gear up for your Texas electrician exam, there’s one aspect of preparation that often gets overlooked: familiarizing yourself with essential tables and reference materials. While you may not use them every day on the job site, these resources play a critical role in your success in the testing […]

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Understanding Motor Tables in the National Electric Code Book

One very important aspect of the NEC exam is the Motor Tables, which provide essential information for sizing and protecting motors. The Motor Tables in the NEC book are designed to help electricians select the correct motor for a specific application, based on the voltage, frequency, and full-load current of […]

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Top NEC Code Test Tables to Look For & Highlight

NEC Code Test Tables. There are many tables in your NEC book. Only a few of the tables are important for the NEC code test.  If you are getting ready to take the electrical exam in Texas, keep reading!   Stick to the end because below is a homework sheet […]

How to Use your Tabbed and Highlighted NEC Book

How to use your tab/highlighted book The NEC book will not magically help you pass the exam. The books is highlighted to help you spot the articles that will help you answer questions you will encounter in the electrical exam. The tabs are designed to help you find the articles […]

Which tabs are allowed in the Texas Electrical Exam?

There have been some confusion lately as to which page tabs are accepted at the exam site for the Texas electrical exam, so I wanted to clarify in a mini rant.  Read on…   In the good old days, as they say, or once upon a time, you pick your […]

Electrical Exam Prep Tip #103 – Table of Contents

Helpful Tip # 103 We strongly encourage you to learn to utilize the Table of Contents in the FRONT OF THE CODE BOOK. On the Journeyman’s exam for example, 19 questions, a full 25% of your exam will come from Chapter Three items. The table of contents is a MUCH […]

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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.  

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 […]

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How to Read NEC Questions Without Overthinking Them

Here is something that trips up a lot of smart electricians… reading NEC questions and not spiraling into your own head. We see this constantly. You know the material. You studied. Then a question feels wordy and suddenly you are rereading it five times and questioning everything you thought you […]

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These Simple Exam Prep Habits Separate Passers from Failers

By tapping into the wisdom of seasoned professionals and following proven techniques, you can approach the exam with confidence and precision. While the journey may seem daunting, the right mindset and strategy can turn a challenge into an achievable goal.  In this blog, we’ll break down key insights and practical […]