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    Ncees 137, 50/51 relay operation

    iwire and daw4888 are correct. 50 unit is Instanteneous - no intentional time delay. Typically have higher setting value i.e. severe faults. 51 time delay unit - when you want intentional time delay for a particular value of fault current. Time Dial settings is way for you to set the relay (it...
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    Ground-Fault Protection Scheme? NCEES 134

    There are plenty of good references available on internet. Search "System Grounding", "Equipment Grounding", "Ground fault protection", etc.
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    NEC 2011

    Just sent you a PM. I have a brand new 2011 NEC codebook (not handbook).
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    Guidance Needed For PE Power Exam Preparation Please Help!

    It is sometimes hard to explain on how to study for PE tests. Base your studies on Subjects/Topics listed in NCEES guidelines for Power test. Study a topic/subject for a week or two (and make your notes/references for that topic). Then do sample problems (from CI books, Spin up sample tests...
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    PE (Power) books for sale

    You do not need to know NEC inside out for the test. You should be familiar with main aspects (ampacity tables, voltage drop, grounding, breaker sizing etc) and should know where to look for the information. Handbook has colored graphics/explanation etc, hardcover/bulky while code is paperback...
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    Waiting for results from Virginia

    I received the wall certificate over this weekend. Certificate is not impressive and on a cheap paper.
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    Waiting for results from Virginia

    peman, from where did you order it? I think first 4 digits (0402) are common or generic.
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    Waiting for results from Virginia

    did you do online search in VADAPOR (license lookup/search)? Mine PCS site also does not show it. I do not care about PCS site. As long as you got email from NCEES and got "Pass" results you should be fine.
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    PE (Power) books for sale

    Codebook includes all the NEC codes (regulations). Typically sells for about $80-90. Handbooks contains all the NEC codes as well as expert commentary or explanation of the code regulations. Typically sells for about $150-170.
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    Waiting for results from Virginia

    I got mine in couple of days or so. Results were released on Thursday last of week (5/30/13). When I checked online on the weekend mine license number was there. I have not received the paper copy yet.
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    PE (Power) books for sale

    Since I passed my PE exam recently I am selling some of my references/books. All of them are in brand new condition (with no marks or highlighting). 1. PE (electrical) by Chelapati Vol. 1 3rd Edition: $60 (SOLD) 2. PPI Power Practice Problems: $40 (same book selling at Amazon or PPI for about...
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    Selling PE Electrical (Power Books)

    Send me a message (PM)
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    RESULTS - APRIL 2013 - Official Thread for Banner

    Power62 Passed PE - Electrical (Power) VA
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    Selling PE Electrical (Power Books)

    Recently passed my PE Exam (April, 13) on my first try and lot of material to sell: 1. PPI Power Practice Problems (ISBN 978-1-59126-164-3): Brand new condition with no highlights or marks : $40 (SOLD) 2. Chelapati Vol 1 (3rd edition): In new condition : $60 (SOLD) 4. 2011 NEC Codebook...
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    PCS states - CT, MD, MA, NJ, PA, PR, VA, WI - any results yet?

    VA - Elect (Power) Passed 1st Try as per NCEES record. No change in my status at PCS??
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