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    single phase current vs three phase current - transformer

    consider a 100kVA transformer - Connected phase to phase on 12kv (2 phases of the 3 phase distribution system) it draws 8.3 Amps (each phase) 100*1000/12000=8.3A Connected to one phase and neutral at 6.9 kV a 100kVA draws 14.4 amps (1.73 time more) 100*1000/6930=14.4A In simple terms, why is...
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    Casio fx-115ES as a spare calculator- awesome

    I bought a second Casio fx-115ES as a spare, opened it, took it to the exam, bought it home, passed. PM me if you'd like to buy it at a discount, I don't need 2.
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    CA Power - passed - tips here

    The GA TECH online class is a great refresher. Do the NCEES problems, do the spinup problems, get the Schaums and go thru it! I have the NCEES and Spinup for sale now. Passed the first time! Yeah!
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    Spin Up for Power - latest second edition

    This is a great reference. I used it and passed the first time. In new new condition, no marks at all. These are $99.99 from spin-up plus shipping. For 1 week - paypal me $75 and it's yours, shipped to your location. Thanks
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    NCEES - Electrical POWER sample questions

    This is a legit official NCEES copy of POWER questions, opened and read, but zero marks. I passed and this is the book that helped me do it! This is a must have study aid! $25 +$4 shipping - save on the price and no tax. Thanks
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    Spin-up problem 3-76 Auto Transformer terminology

    Spin-up has several problems on AutoTransformers about terminology. Boost/Buck, Step up/down. I thought I knew, but apparently I don't. Can someone explain how to tell from a connection diagram if an auto transformer is boost/buck? and step up/down? Thanks
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    NCEES Elect Power questions book - new, this is a must-have!

    This is a legit brand new copy, unused. I bought one, and also just got one with my review course. This is a must have study aid! $35 shipped - save on the price, no shipping and no tax. Thanks
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    NCEES Elect Power questions book - new

    I bought one, and also just got one with my review course in the spring of 2012. This is a legit new copy, unused, cr2011 $35 shipped - save yourself shipping and tax and some coin Paypal preferred. email trooper8 at the server yahoo.com Thanks
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    Eng Economy on the Power PE?

    The GA Tech review class covers some Econ, but there is no % given to Econ in the question breakdown provided by NCEES. Was there Econ on the test or not?
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    Rules on what notes materials you can take in - printed, handwritten?

    Obviously handwritten notes are not acceptable, as they want to prevent new "Notes" from leaving the exam. My GATECH course materials are "printed" copies of handwritten notes, is that acceptable to take in? If so, could you photocopy (aka print) your own handwritten notes which would be...
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    California Power PE Code quests GO95/128 or just NEC NESC?

    Does California include any PE Power exam questions from State General Orders GO95 GO128 GO165, or not?
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    Adding polar nums with Casio fx-115ES

    Has anyone figured out how to direclty add polar numbers with it? It seems like it should be possible with the functionality of the machine. The manual for this calc is pretty poor.
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    New NCEES Power questions book - new

    Brand new never used please make offer at some discount from NCEES price, tax, shipping. PE Electrical and Computer: Power Sample Questions and Solutions Thanks
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    New NCEES POWER Sample Questions and solutions

    I bought one, and also just got one with my review course. This is a legit new copy, unused. $40 shipped - save yourself shipping and tax Paypal preferred. email trooper8 at the server yahoo.com
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    Hot "Green" topics for the exam

    Increasingly, I see references to new "green" topics like LED lighting, Energy efficiency, on the Power exam in addition to the ol' standbys. What have people seen? What are the questions like? What references needed? How to study? Thanks
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    Which NEC for 2012 Exams

    Will 2012 Exams cover 2008 or 2011 NEC?
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    References, licensure in PA - Public Utility Exemption?

    I need to work on references for work I did in PA many years ago. Does PA have a licensing exemption for Elect Engs working in Public Utilities like some other states? If so, where is this in the PA code ? Thanks
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    Get down to business for Power PE -1984 Grad

    I graduated BSEE im '84, I passed the EIT at that time. I haven't really done much pure engineering since then, and now I need to take the Power PE in Calif. I feel like I need to review a LOT, but I want to be efficient about it and go to the test with the necessary reference materials...
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