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

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...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 167 | Reidentification of Grounded Conductors in Multiconductor Cables 21.04.2024 20:31

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 reidentification of a conductor in a multiconductor cable for use as...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 166 | Receptacles in Islands, Extra Circuits to Garage, and Texas Masters Calcs 21.04.2024 43:29

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 change in the 2023 NEC for receptacles at islands and peninsular loca...

Ask Paul | Load Calculations 09.04.2024 18:00

Why we learn load calculations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Ask Paul | Table 250.66 vs. 250.66(A),(B), and (C) 27.03.2024 18:33

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the use of Table 250.66 and how 250.66(A), (B), and (C) are permitted applications and not actually exceptions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Ask Paul | Success Rate & Study Habits 19.03.2024 15:04

Our Courses and our students success rate is all related to the study habits of students. As we get older the students study habits get weaker and weaker. With life happening all around you the focus starts to lax as students are pulled in so many directions This is why study habits are important and being able to focus on 90 days of proper study is key to successful exam prep for Electricians. Be...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 165 | Water Piping System Bond, Ground Rods, and CMECP 15.03.2024 36:52

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 what determines the building metal water piping system versus the water p...

Ask Paul | GFCI's and Tankless Water Heaters 06.03.2024 16:18

Listen as Paul gives an update on the Fast Trax Basic and Enhanced Program and answers a question about GFCI Protection. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Ask Paul | AFCI EXTENSION 05.03.2024 12:55

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Ask Paul | How I Feel About Tik Tok 20.02.2024 17:15

Someone sent me a question about my feelings on Tik Tok and why I am still using it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 164 | Basement GFCI’s, Adjustments and Corrections, and More 19.02.2024 30:38

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 topics covered in this episode is adjustments and corrections on parallel applications, GFCI requirements...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 163 | Multiple Service Cabinets and Single Water Pipe Riser 19.02.2024 17:09

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 about bonding water pipe systems at a riser and to the electrode systems....

Ask Paul | Basic vs Enhanced NEC Course 12.02.2024 12:36

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of ECA, Inc. and the father of structured NEC Learning talks about his latest NEC programs called Basic and Enhanced. Better pricing with all the Bells and Whistles. More info at https://fasttraxsystem.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .