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And yes, Zach's article was very helpful for me deciding which books to buy, I was very impressed with this well thought out list!

I will actually answer your question here. Here are the best resources I found after extensive research on this very topic 6 months ago when I began my prep process (I passed the Oct exam): -EE's Guide to Passing the Power PE (my favorite resource, however there are a couple of errors, be sure...

I managed to pass first try, much relief!

Yea, and the answer key says "The open circuit test has the high side open"... :/

The question asks: "During an open circuit test for a transformer?" a) The high side has rated voltage applied, b) The high side is open, c) The low side is shorted, d) Both a & c, e) None of the above. They have b as the answer, but this seems totally wrong. It should be a?

I thought about that but the only problem is I don't know if they highlight changes in tables or not.

I bought the 2017 NEC Handbook, thinking it was over that, but apparently it is the 2014 being used on the exam. I do have a 2014 version (code book, not handbook) as well, but unfortunately I had all of my page references on a lookup sheet for the 2017. Luckily the code references are also...

I'm just wondering, why does this problem have the wye phase impedances different from the node denotation? Ex: Node A has Zc, B Za, C Zb. Why not just denote them A Za, B Zb, C Zc? Also, are the equations in the solution correct? Thanks.

Nevermind, found an errata on the book website. http://powerpeexamguide.com/about-the-power-p-e-exam/errata.html It should be negative like I thought.

I am looking at page 16-17, where it has the phase currents Ia, Ib, Ic for delta connection. It says the line currents lag the phase currents by 30 deg on pg 16, but the equations on pg 17 look like the line currents are leading the phase currents by 30 deg. It has for example Ia = Iab * sqrt3 *...

Hi All, I see some differences between the GA Tech equivalent circuit for an induction motor vs the EE Guide to Passing the PE. The GA Tech has the stator impedance between the input and core impedance, whereas the EE Guide has the stator impdance on the other side. I'm looking at pages 7-RM-34...

HI all, I'm just wondering if it is ok to bring the NEC reference cards on the exam? I see that NFPA sells 13 cards, and, Amazon has what looks like a single 8.5x11 laminated card ("2017 National Electrical Code NEC Quick-Card by Builders Book Inc"). I'm just not sure if these are loose sheets...

I can see I'm not going to get anywhere on this topic with you...I'm done trying. While I'm sure most interactions you've had with new users has been positive, I really think you need to rethink how you approach certain new users on here who are looking for help. This is especially true being...

Engineering is also about coming up with innovative solutions to help others when they ask, or even just posting links to other threads about this topic, rather than just telling someone who's spent hours researching to just continue doing the same thing. Might I propose someone putting a...

This explains EXACTLY one of the reasons why I want to get peoples opinions now on courses they took, rather than only looking at older threads....

I'm not sure where you got that idea but actually a pass guarantee is very common with review courses (but of course it only means you can repeat the course for free if you don't pass). Also, I cannot ask the companies for much of the information I am asking for here. They won't be able to tell...

I have looked around quite awhile and it's pretty overwhelming trying to consolidate everything into a coherent summary of the different courses. Plus, I've seen little about PPI courses. I was hoping to have opinions all in one place to save me more time and this may bring value to others who...

I am looking to take the PE (Power) Exam in October and am looking for online review course recommendations. I'm leaning toward doing a live online course since it would most effectively get me into a routine since I would want to be in attendance at a set time each week. But I know one drawback...

Hi All, I am planning to take the PE Electrical Exam (Power) in October of this year. I am wondering, what are the best exam materials out there that I should get? I'm thinking specifically about books, handouts, etc that I should have with me during the exam. I would like to make sure I have...