Texas Electrical Excel

The formulas to study for the electrical test range from common knowledge (those you use on the field) to complicated.  Let’s go over the commonly needed formulas that you will need to use for the PSI electrical test. To download our Electrical Formulas Cheat Sheet, click here . Includes motor calculation steps, box fill, ranges, transformers, conduit fill, PIE, EIR, and more! If your testing center allows short notes in the code book, write these formulas down. This way you don’t have to try to remember them during the test. Check your test provider’s website to see if they allow short notes in the book. For those who are not allowed to have written notes in the book, make yourself some flash cards and memorize these formulas. Formulas to Study for the Electrical Exam PEMDAS Even though PEMDAS is not an electrical formula, you must remember your order of operations. Don’t go through the trouble for learning these fo...

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*This blog post contains an affiliate link* This electrical exam prep advice will help you.  Regardless of what you've been studying and how you've been studying, here are some necessary exam prep tips to keep in mind when getting ready for the big one. Test taking tip #1 Give yourself enough time to study. Don't leave it until the last minute to study intensely.  Make sure to download and use the  Candidate Information Bulletin  for direction (it's FREE). Test taking tip #2 Arrange your study area. Make sure you have enough space to spread your books and notes out. Have you got enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Try and get rid of all disturbances, and make sure you feel as comfortable and focused as possible. Test taking tip #3 Use old electrical tests. Many great supplies are available on  Amazon .  Workbooks like these use the format that the examiners use to get you familiarized with the test. Test tak...