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View Poll Results: Would you buy an guide to passing the ICC Electrical Exam
Yes, I would buy the book 14 70.00%
No, I dont buy books 4 20.00%
Maybe, as long as Paul did not write it... 1 5.00%
I simply don't think it will sell.......Period ! 1 5.00%
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Old 8/22/09, 1:47 PM
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Hey Guys,

I am thinking of doing a book titled :

"The GURU Guide to passing the ICC Electrical Exam "

I dont need comments on the title...lol.......just if you think a book giving you everything you need to pass this exam would be helpful and something needed. Many inspectors are adding certifications to their resume' so what do you think. I already know MUNI's want it but figured I would see what my NACHI brothers and sisters have to say.



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Old 8/22/09, 4:35 PM
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There is so much on line education I have never viewed that I must must admit getting around to book buying a exam passing guide ,is low priority to myself at this point.
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Old 8/22/09, 5:04 PM
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lol.....well I know of 10 books like it and dozens of books for electrical exams and they seem to do well...lol..Why should I not jump on the band wagon?



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lol.....well I know of 10 books like it and dozens of books for electrical exams and they seem to do well...lol..Why should I not jump on the band wagon?
Oh sure!

Do not get me wrong as I am sure the market is there as long as there are guys taking exams.

I was only giving personal need as you requested.

How many or what percentage of HI"s need it I have no idea.

One thing I know ,is that you are very good at simplification of complex electrical issues .

Personally I feel that if the market is there you will do fine based on my experience with you on this forum.
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Old 8/22/09, 6:52 PM
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Thanks Robert....I do welcome the opinions and yours is VERY valued. I am kinda just allowing the ones ( you all ) that I value the most to give me feedback on if this type of book would be needed. I did read one out their and it was not very well done which is what gave me the idea.



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Hi, Paul, and I think you might be on to something and as usual it is and will be helpful to some.
I think it might serve Members that were electricians before becoming Home Inspectors.

I was just a dumb Carpenter so I need something for Dumbies. ha. ha.
I have found this link that was most useful for electrical handicapp like myself.

It states the Code section, but also Narrates what it is about, and that is the part I like to add on a report and the code section would only be back-up since we are not Code Enforcers.

So something like that would be more useful in inspecting a regular house on the electrical part of it.

Maybe you have something similar all ready.

http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/co...INSPECTION.PDF

As usual, thank you for all you do.



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Old 8/23/09, 12:41 AM
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Go for it Paul!

I'd be interested in buying your book. As much as I pester you on some of the installations I see all the time, your vast source of knowledge would help with the many of the answers I search for. Be it in book form or other , having a helpful guide is having more "ammo" for my own knowledge.
I will most likely encounter another challenge to my "observations" by some grumpy "contractor".
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Old 8/23/09, 12:51 AM
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Paul,

Sent you the cover art as requested.





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Old 8/29/09, 1:51 PM
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now I am disappointed in my Boy Gerry B.......where is the LOVE fella...lol



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I love the idea of a new book Paul, were you thinking of it being a murder mystery or a biography?

Just kidding Mate

BTW, when are we starting the signing tour to promote our last literary masterpiece?

Gerry



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Paul,

Sent you the cover art as requested.

You know what you are mate, I don't have to spell it out here

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I got the minivan all fired up fella...you just give the word...



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Old 8/29/09, 2:11 PM
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lol....he likes that butt shot image an awful lot...lol....



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Wouldn't buy the book.... already licensed. But I'm sure it would be helpful to people.

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All ready certified , but I would love to beta test.
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