Master Electrician Cheat Sheet — NEC 2026

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Free printable reference for the Master Electrician exam. Advanced NEC articles, transformer sizing, three-phase load calculations, and service entrance design rules.

What’s inside

  • NEC articles tested on the Master exam (beyond Journeyman level)
  • Three-phase load calculation steps and formulas
  • Transformer sizing — kVA, turns ratio, primary/secondary current
  • Motor branch circuit sizing (Art. 430) — conductor, OCPD, overload
  • Service entrance design rules (Art. 230)
  • Energy storage and generator requirements (Art. 445, 706)

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