ELECTRIFY™ | Electrician Podcast

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy. Inc. announces a SPECIAL JUNE 2021 ONLY sale where you get EVERYTHING for the 2017 and 2020 NEC that Electrical Code Academy, Inc. has to offer and you get it for 2 years from the date of bundle activation. Once JUNE is over the special will be OVER so do not ask if you miss out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the rules for receptacle outlets and outlets in general in meetings rooms as described in 210.65 of the 2020 National Electrical Code. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Greetings as Paul Abernathy, CEO and President of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about the principles of Series and Parallel Circuits when studying for an electrical exam. Electrical exam preparation should always include basic electrical theory as many electrical exams incorporate some level of basic knowledge in their examination. Join Paul as he breaks it all down. Become a supporter of th...

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the 3 stages of impressions that you give a customer on a job site or with a potential customer. This applies to service technicians and electricians on job sites as they represent their company in the best possible image. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks, and yes gets redundant, on pull box calculations and how they can differ in real life versus electrical exams. Paul will discuss how the sizing of pull boxes works and things to take into consideration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul explains GFCI protection for appliances in the 2020 National Electrical Code and more specifically section 422.5(A) and (B), along with a short overview of 210.8. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Join Paul Abernathy as he explains the lighting outlet requirements in 210.70(A) for Dwelling Units. There is always some confusion on what outlets are, both lighting outlets and receptacle outlets so Paul will clear that up as well as discuss the lighting outlet requirements. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

We are excited to announce this May 22, 2021, Webinar on the 2020 National Electrical Code. This webinar will focus on Section(s) 240.21(B) Feeder Taps and 240.21(C) Transformer Secondary Conductors and the various code rules associated with those specific sections. This webinar is $25.00 (Basically, $12.50 an hour) for more than your money's worth of education. The seating for this webinar is lim...

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains receptacles ratings in 5 minutes or less. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about their new Affiliate Program on all their electrical training products, with the exclusion of their partnered CEU Courses. ECA, Inc. offers Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Grounding and Bonding, and even Electricity 101 programs for not only electrical students but also those who are already licensed and nee...

In today's Code in Five Paul talks about the use of bonding jumpers and are they required for transformers and other applications on the load side of a service disconnection means. Now, we are not talking about equipment bonding jumpers, we are talking about the bonding of the wiring method to the metal cabinet or enclosure or in our case today a transformer. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the box requirements for suspected (paddle) ceiling fan boxes and how the rules have changed from the 2017 National Electrical Code to the 2020 National Electrical Code. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about some of the top 10 grounding mistakes made not only by electricians but non-electricians as well, such as handymen ( or I guess handywomen as well) and others like the do it yourself crowd. Paul breaks down the rules based on a well-done article in the EC & M Magazine from 2014. Join us for a relaxing chat on grounding and bonding. Become a supporter of this po...

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the use of Type TC- Power and Control Cable for service entrance applications and what you need to know about the uses permitted and uses not permitted for the wiring method called Type TC - Power and Control Cable. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy does his best in explaining terminal provisions for over 100A or less or conductors 1/0 AWG and larger per 110.14(C)(1)(b). Be sure to go listen to Episode 10 for the explanation of temperature limitations in 110.14(C) for the full context of the lesson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy FAILS yet again to explain the NEC in 5 minutes or less. In fact, maybe we should call it Code in 5, 6, 7, or 8 minutes. Anyway, Paul does his best in explaining terminal provisions for 100A or less and conductors sized 14 AWG through 1 AWG per 110.14(C)(1)(a). Cut the man some slack as it's a lot of info baby. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains Conductive Pool Shells and the requirements for Perimeter Bonding in this fast-paced episode. When exactly is a pool considered a conductive pool shell in the 2020 NEC per 680.26(B). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the Re-identification of an insulated conductor other than green, white, or gray as a grounded conductor. This short 5-minute episode will help you understand how you can reidentify a conductor in a cable assembly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains 2020 NEC section 210.21(B)(1) through (B)(4) in 5 minutes, well I lied, more like 6 minutes on this one as it was a tough one to capture in 5 minutes or less but he tried. This is about receptacle ratings and branch circuit ratings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy is asked via email about his thoughts on women in the trade. I think it is clear that being an electrician is gender-neutral as it is all about the space between your ears than what dangles between your legs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the change to 230.71(B) for the 2020 National Electrical Code with regards to the two to six service disconnection means rule. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about his new partnership with CBD Pure, the manufacturers of some of the highest and purest CBD (Cannabidiol) on the market. The products are available in Drops, Creams, Sprays for both humans and pets. Here are the links to the various products: CBD Cream - https://www.cbdpurecream.com? AFFID=486272 CBD Oils - https://www.cbdpure.com? AFFID=486272 CBD Oral Spray -...

Listen as Paul explains Table 250.66 and 250.66(A),(B), and (C) when deciding which you go with depending on the type of electrode you are working with. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the new 230.67 requirements for services supplying dwelling units in the 2020 National Electrical Code. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the allowance of using the Grounded Conductor to bond metal noncurrent carrying metal parts in accordance with 250.142. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .