Paul W. Abernathy

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

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Welcome to Ask Paul the podcast where nationally recognized electrical code experts answer your electrical code-related questions on a weekly podcast. Join us as we answer questions submitted on the www. PaulAbernathy.com website. Get answers from National Electrical Code Panel Members who give their own opinions to answering NEC-related questions. Please be sure to visit https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe for a FREE ACCOUNT to listen to all our new podcasts starting March 1, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--49711...

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Paul W. Abernathy

Episodes

Understanding How Electricity Flows at a 240-Volt Receptacle | Episode 187 07.07.2024 37:50

Understanding the 240-Volt Split-Phase System: A Simple Explanation Electricity can be a complex subject, but we can make it easier to understand with some simple analogies and explanations. One common question is how a 240-volt split-phase system works. Let's break it down step by step, using a seesaw analogy to make it clear. The Basics of a Split-Phase System A split-phase system is often used...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 186| New World Order of Electrician 25.06.2024 21:45

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® program and the use of...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 185| Lots of Topics in This Episode 22.06.2024 39:06

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about so many topics that it is just better to listen and enjoy. If you s...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 184 | My Opinion on Most Electricians Biggest Weakness 16.06.2024 29:17

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about the lack of true understanding of Grounding and Bonding. While the...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 183| Expert Witness Services and NEC Consulting 16.06.2024 37:27

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the new website https://necwitness.com and the expert witness services b...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 182| Calculating Neutrals, FMC with Service Conductors, and Cheap Exam Prep 01.06.2024 37:27

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about calculating the grounded (neutral) conductor on a service and for i...

Ask Paul | Service Bonding 30.05.2024 8:44

Service Bonding Questions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 181| Dryer Calculations, Two to Six Service Disconnects in Cali 26.05.2024 30:21

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is when to use the nameplate or 5KW for dryer calculations depending on the...

Ask Paul | Unbonded Generator 24.05.2024 15:32

Will the GFCI or OCPD to the GFCI Function on a Ground Fault? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Ask Paul | Facts Hurt Feelings 21.05.2024 15:10

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Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 180| Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power Relationships 20.05.2024 34:57

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the relationship of direct and inverse proportion to voltage, current, re...

Ask Paul | Ground Rods and Light Poles 10.05.2024 15:18

Ground Rods and Parking Lot Light Poles...Say What Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 179| Multiple Circuits and EGCs and Feeder Disconnect Ratings 05.05.2024 28:07

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the use of multiple EGC’s or a single EGC for multiple branch circuits an...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 178| 2023 NEC Optional Method Calculation for Schools 220.86 01.05.2024 22:44

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about how to calculate the service or feeder load calculations for a scho...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 177| Transformer Loading and Basic Ampacity Calculations 30.04.2024 28:22

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to calculate the primary and secondary amperes for a single phase as...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 176 | How to Find the Horsepower Using Formulas 30.04.2024 21:17

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to find the Horsepower in DC, and Single and Three Phase exam questio...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 175 | How to Find the Amps Using Formulas 29.04.2024 29:39

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to perform ampere calculations when factors such as Horsepower, Kilow...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 174 | Series and Parallel Combination Calculations 29.04.2024 28:40

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about how to perform Series and Parallel Circuit calculations. In this ep...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 173 | Parallel Circuit Formula Calculations 29.04.2024 39:09

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is to discuss how to perform Parallel Circuit calculations. In this episode,...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 172 | Series Circuit Formula Calculations 28.04.2024 28:02

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about how to perform Series Circuit calculations. In this episode, we wil...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 171 | Ohms Law Formula’s Explained 28.04.2024 30:26

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to perform Ohm's law calculations. In this episode, we will discuss f...

Ask Paul | Existing Loads vs New Calculations 24.04.2024 16:25

Today, we chat about existing loads and when to do a new calculation on an existing dwelling and more on various topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 170 | Optional Method Calculations for All Electric Restaurant 21.04.2024 25:53

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to perform a calculation for an all-electric restaurant. This is some...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 169 | Accounting for EVSE Loads in Calculations 2023 NEC 21.04.2024 20:30

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about how Electrical Vehicle Charging loads are taken into account in loa...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 168 | Specific Luminaire Locations – Wet, Damp, Bathtubs, Etc. 21.04.2024 22:46

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www. PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the locations of luminaries in specific locations, such as wet or damp lo...