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I agree with Ken, Graffeo was pretty useful on the test. I would purchase both Wildi and Grainger - both are good books to have. I also took in the Handbook of Electric Power Calculations (lighting) and Power System Analysis by Glover. Camara's Power Reference Manual was also a big help on the...

I did almost the same exact things you listed (including not bringing a copy of NFPA 70E) and passed on the first attempt. I read the relevant chapters in Wildi, all of graffeo, Grainger's, Chapman, and the handbook of electrical power calculations before working any problems which seemed to...

I didn't really care for the Camara book until I got into the exam. It was useful on about 5 of the problems for general look up reference data so I was glad that I had it with me. Graffeo was really useful too.

The CI NEC Drill book was worthwhile too. I found the problems to be of the same difficulty as the Oct 2014 PE and very helpful for studying that part of test.

The Graffeo book was pretty helpful on the Oct 2014 PE. It had a few things in it that none of my other references had and saved me on a couple of questions. I also took the Wildi book in and it was somewhat helpful on the motors questions.

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All of the practice exams seemed to be far too basic for the exam except for the Complex Imaginary NEC Drill Book. I'm looking at October's test as a practice run so If I have to take the test again, I will most likely work the end of the chapter problems in the Wildi Machines, Grainger Power...

This was my first time taking the test and I agree, it was much more difficult than I had expected. On average, the level of difficulty in the questions was well beyond what I had prepared for while studying. I spent about 5 months preparing for the test and it felt like I didn't prepare at all...

Please copy me as well. Thanks

I would suggest signing up on Monster.com and LinkedIn (if you have not already). LinkedIn is full of professional recruiters trying to find engineers. If you do have a linkedIn account, make sure you have your profile completely filled out with your engineering experience and a professional...

Thanks to all that have joined and we now have a full group.

Still looking for 1-2 more people. PM me your gmail contact info if interested. Thanks Scott

Sounds good, I'll add you in! Scott

All, I am forming a group that meets up weekly via Google Hangouts. We are looking for 2-3 additional people interested in meeting up weekly and discussing/working out problems for the Oct 2014 Power PE exam. In order to participate, you will need to have a gmail account and a web cam with...

I can set up the google hangout meetings. You'll need a gmail account and it's fairly simple to use. If you are interested, please send me a message with your gmail email address and what time zone you are in. In the past, I have had MBA team meetings where one person was in pacific time, one...