Master Electrician Help/guide

Static Design

What are some useful study tips you guys have been successful with in studying for the test? I plan on getting my license so I can start marketing myself in more venues: but this damn NEC book is a cross between statics and history and my brain is over whelmed! haha

I have a guide from the state which breaks down the test into topics and I have a few question about what the test might actually ask from these topics so if you pros can break it down I would appreciate it!.

examples of Utilization equipment and devices?
examples of Miscellaneous?
examples of Control Devices?

Magnettica

Utilization equipment = panels, disconnects, motors, transformers, etc... things that harness electrical energy. Devices = switches, receptacles, etc. If you're just getting yourself familiar with the Nat'l Electrical Code, I'd suggest you start with the article 90.4 and go from there. Article 100, definitions, is also a good one to know because without reading that the rest of the book will appear to have been written in legalese. Basically, the code has nine chapters and the more familiar you become with each one the easier it'll be to find things. Apply yourself and read it daily.

Magnettica

This here is helpful too.

http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Gu...9835852&sr=1-2

Static Design

Thats what I was thinking I'd just wanted to make sure, I have been reading nec2002 for about 3 months and KY now requires the 05 version but I have noticed between the 2 books there is about 400 less pages I guess it may be because the 02 is hardback and 05 is paper back.

I got a study guide plus the NEC so I plan on hitting it hard for another month and taking the test, I keep searching for online test for practice but havent came up with anything really unless I send money for them.

Bubbles

kentucky is tough

you have studor?

MSSI

I think Mike Holt .com has a sample test or at least a portion of one for free.

mickeyco

Get the audio CD:

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JohnJ0906

I would rather use a ¼" drill bit into my ear - it would be more pleasant than her voice.....

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All replies based on the 2008 NEC

Magnettica

Dude, in all seriousness, you cannot learn the NEC in a month and expect to pass a test.

Here's a simple question: Can you list 5 locations in a single-family dwelling where GFCI protection is required and give the article number?

CNC

whats a GFCI? sorry.

DO yourself a favor, and take some time on it, nothing is worse then thinking you know it, getting there and choking, get yourself familiar with all aspects of OHMs law, test equipment, and VERY comfortable with the NEC. Wasting time looking for questions you know are there, sucks.

Hidyusbeast

It is highly unlikely that any 1 person is going to be experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of the nec. To pass you need to be able to find questions quickly in the code book to answer the questions. Don't be overwhelmed just take it 1 step at a time. If you start 2 feel overwhelmed take a time out and take 10 deep breaths with nice slow exhales concentrating on nothing other than breathing . Then regroup.

Hidyusbeast

oops didn't read 1st post thoroughly. I was referring 2 the state cert test. I haven't taken my test for license yet either. I hear the electrical portion is harder for state certification though which is open book with the nec code book . I received 86% with minimal studying on state cert test though. Sounds like your knowledge is lacking though from your post. Good luck!

mickeyco

Guessing:

basement
garage
kitchen
bathroom
outside outlet

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I have yet to see an AFCI

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acrwc10

Art, 210.8(A)
I was also going to post a picture of an AFCI for you but my Photo bucket isn't posting here ???? just an X comes up.

mickeyco

I know what they look like, we just don't have that requirement out here yet, so I haven't seen one installed, I should have been clearer, I keep thinking everyone knows how behind we are out here, not that I'm complaining as it relates to AFCI's.






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acrwc10

I got it for you Mickey.
Here is a factory sealed AFCI circuit breaker. Now for the Question if you install this breaker in a "Siemen's" panel what code would it violate ?

mickeyco

The required secret electricians handshake.




If it wasn't specifically labeled for a Siemen's it would be a violation.





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acrwc10

But the package says Siemens on it.









It is the "Secret hand shake question" it would violate 110.3(B) other wise know as "listing & labeling"
Murray breakers are made by Siemens, they come off the same line, only they are not "Listed or Labeled" for use in each others panels.
This package is a factory Mistake that should have never made it to the store shelf. When I contacted Siemens about this there response was "we do not recommend using this breaker in a Siemens panel." Go figure.

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