Is a current MERM necessary?

[Speydragon]

Hello All,

I'll be taking the PE exam (HVAC) this spring, and I have an 8th edition MERM that was given to me. I see there is a 12th edition MERM out. Is it necessary to get the current edition or will the 8th edition be sufficient for studying?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Beats me.

But buying the band spanking new one sounds like cheap insurance.

 

[pbrme]

I'd say forgetaboutit. Merm 12 has been out for like 6 years. People were passing the exam using 8. There hasn't been any new technologies/principles etc. invented or discovered for use in general practice in the last 60 years. I think your fine. If you don't pass for a couple try's MERM 13th will probably be out soon enough.

 

[Charlie Plumb]

Yes current MERM is necessary. Had a friend that spent a lot of time studying with an old MERM and failed by just one or two questions that were answered easily in the latest edition. I think it would be worth the $200 to not have to study for the exam again.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I think it would be worth the $200 to not have to study for the exam again.

They don't cost THAT much.

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Still, your point is valid.

 

[tmacier]

I dont see why is nessary -

I studied with the 10th edition and passed in 2011-

Tim

 

[Charlie Plumb]

Whoa they have dropped in price lately...must be getting ready for the new version.

 

[GA PE]

I purchased a used 12th for about $130.00. I think that it was worth it as I passed. The charts and all are very nice. I think that you could pass with an older version, but it is a personal choice. All of the study courses, use the 12th edition of Lindburgh's manual as the reference if you are taking a review course.

 

[SNAPE/SMOTT PE]

MERM 11 vs MERM 12....would the 11th edition be good, or is the 12th edition necessary? Anyone know the differences between the two? I have the 8th that I'm working problems from, but am ready to get a later revision.

 

[GA PE]

MERM 11 vs MERM 12....would the 11th edition be good, or is the 12th edition necessary? Anyone know the differences between the two? I have the 8th that I'm working problems from, but am ready to get a later revision.

I think that you can definately pass with the 11th, but if you are going to take a review course the 12th will be used as the reference manual.

 

[SNAPE/SMOTT PE]

Thanks for the reply!