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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
ENR named MMR Group of Baton Rouge and Wayne Brothers of Davidson, North Carolina, as the 2025 Specialty Contractors of the Year for the Texas & Southeast region, according to Engineering News-Record. These firms rose above peers thanks to strong performance, growth, and a focus on workforce development. MMR Group reported […]
Golden Triangle Ventures has acquired a Texas-based electrical contracting firm generating over $6 million in annual revenue, according to Building Texas Show. The acquisition strengthens the company’s construction division, GoldenEra Development, and opens the door for larger, more complex projects across the state. The acquired firm already serves major clients […]
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