Preparing to pass your electrical exam means preparing to answer exam calculation questions with ease. Can you answer the following question: What size THW insulated wire is required for a single-phase circuit supplied by a 240 volt source supplying a 40 amp load, if the distance between source and load is 150 feet? A. #8 […]
You’ve proven that you have what it takes to consistently do quality work in the field. You know that you’ve gone as far as you can in your career without a license. At this point the only way to advance your career is to pass your electrical exam and use a license that you control […]
While it is totally normal to feel a bit anxious or apprehensive prior to taking your electrical exam, it is important not to allow those feelings to interfere with your test taking performance. Coping strategies that can help include: Don’t underestimate yourself. Challenge: I do excellent work in the field, but I haven’t opened a […]
Is the market you’re currently working in the most lucrative for electricians? The Occupational Employment and Wages Report May 2019 published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has the answer. According to this report the top 5 highest-paying states for electricians are as follows: 5. Alaska Hourly average wage is $36.23 Annual average wage: […]
No. Information included in the code in the form of informational notes are not enforceable requirements of the (NEC) code. Does that mean that informational notes are not referenced on master and journeyman electrical examinations? No. Any jurisdiction having authority, meaning any city or state that governs the issuing or permits has the right to […]
As an electrician with years of experience you have honed your ability to do quality work in the field. You regularly use terms in the field that are common to the trade. Do you know the difference between the terms you regularly use in the field and the terminology you’ll need to know when you […]
What will passing your master or journeyman electrical exam and controlling your own license mean? In a word, Freedom. Freedom that comes from being at the top of the hiring list for firms looking for licensed electricians. Freedom to submit bids on jobs that require a license. Freedom from sharing your hard earned profits with the […]
While it is undeniable that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected every industry to some degree, since electricians provide an essential service many are busier than ever before. Licensed electricians can bid on and pull permits for jobs that unlicensed electricians simply can’t. Careful exam preparation in the key to success. Can you answer the following […]
In order to pass your electrical exam you need to be able to answer calculation questions with ease. Can you answer the following question? What is the general lighting demand load volt-amps for a 30 unit apartment building supplied by a 240v/120v single-phase source if each apartment measures 1,600 sq.ft.? Solution: Step #1 Calculate Connected […]
As a highly skilled essential worker you offer a service that is critical to both consumers and businesses operating in the present COVID-19 environment. As we all adapt to shelter in place rules, social distancing, and the gradual reopening of businesses across the country, licensed electricians who can pull their own permits to bid on […]
