Paul W. Abernathy

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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

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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 115 | Drilling Enclosures, Motor Overload Protection, and PV EGC and GEC 12.02.2023 1:02:28

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 question explaining the question of drilling new openings in electrical enclosures versus using the knockouts provided, where provided, by manufac...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 114 | So answer some question about knob and tube expansion. 06.02.2023 32:07

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 question of explaining the use of Knob and Tube today in terms of what is acceptable to use and how can it be extended. Also, what happens when yo...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 113 | Hey Paul – Give me the Long-Winded Bonding Bushing Lesson 06.02.2023 1:01:07

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 question of explaining bonding bushings and when you may need them and so many things on bonding in Article 250 that this episode is going to wear...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 112 | So what is the difference between 310.15(B)(1) and (B)(2) 03.02.2023 12:20

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 question of explaining the difference between 310.15(B)(1) for 30°C (86°F) and 310.15(B)(2) for 40°C (104°F) when applying the correction values t...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 111 | Single Family Dwellings – Overview of Standard Calculations 29.01.2023 1:04:47

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 question of explaining the overview of doing single-family dwelling calculations in the 2020 National Electrical Code. This episode will be Fast a...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 110 | Article 430 Motor Key Topics for Electrical Exams 29.01.2023 1:02:41

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 question of explaining the key motor portions of Article 430 for a student struggling with motors and the important features of motor calculations...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 109 | NM Cables and Electrical Inspectors Quandaries 29.01.2023 22:13

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 question of NM cables being installed in bundles by applying a tie-wrap to a stud and then bundling the NM Cables via those tie-wraps at intervals...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 108 | Explaining 10-second transfer for EES Type 1 Emergency 29.01.2023 37:47

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 question of the 10-second transfer rules for Emergency Systems, more specifically for EES Type 1 in Health Care per Article 517. Also, Paul rehash...

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 19.01.2023 15:29

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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 16.01.2023 12:43

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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 11.01.2023 17:14

Discuss 310.12 and 83% Allowance Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 03.01.2023 14:28

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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 107 | 250.97 and 120/208V question and aluminum raceways and 250.64(E)(1) 01.01.2023 30:57

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 a request from a listener who asks if 250.97 applies to 120/208V Systems, another ask about GECs in aluminum raceways, and we end on a tradies apps st...

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 29.12.2022 22:40

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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 22.12.2022 20:19

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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 106 | Fact or Fiction regarding NM Cables [bundles] in Cabinets 18.12.2022 25:07

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 a request from a listener who asks about images and references given on various social media platforms about installing multiple NM Cables through a s...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 105 | Overload Rules for Non-Continuous Duty Motors and 60°C Terminals 18.12.2022 35:51

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 a request from a listener who asks about sizing the overloads for motors that are not rated as continuous duty. This episode also covers the question...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 104 | Transfer for optional standby, panels in cabinets, and Wire Integrity 14.12.2022 33:56

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 a request from a listener who asks about transfer time requirements for standby systems, a panel in a cabinet in a kitchen, and lastly, an inspector...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 103 | Does 702.4(B)(2)(a) and (b) apply to 706 for ESS? 14.12.2022 23:02

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 . On this episode, Paul will tackle a request from a listener that wants to know my thoughts about ESS systems and if the rules in Article 706 also apply in section 702.4(B)(2) for autom...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 102 | How old is too old to become an electrician? 11.12.2022 24:30

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 . On this episode, Paul will tackle a request from a listener that wants to know my thoughts on their prospective career change from being a fedex driver to being an electrician. Paul on...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 101 | Thoughts on Starting an Electrical Business 11.12.2022 35:44

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 a request from a listener that wants to know the things you need to know to start an electrical contracting business. In this episode, we will discus...

Ask Paul | National Electrical Code 29.11.2022 12:32

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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 100 | Paul helps motivate an electrical worker to get licensed 25.11.2022 31:20

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a request from a listener that has been struggling to get licensed for over 20 years. There are always obstacles in your way, haters that keep you down...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 99 | Paul explains commercial calculations and the Step Process 25.11.2022 1:10:50

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about the various elements necessary to performing a commercial calculation. Now, this is just a summary of each step but the process is wha...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 98 | Paul explains the elements to passing an electrical exam 25.11.2022 44:32

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about the various elements necessary to study in order to pass an electrical exam that is based on the National Electrical Code. Each state...