Paul W. Abernathy

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Paul W. Abernathy

Episodes

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 147 | Cables and Connectors, EGC’s in Raceways, and DW and Disposer Together 26.08.2023 35:13

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 questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about what determines how many cables can be in a connector, the NEC or t...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 146 | Explaining 230.85 and Emergency Disconnects 19.08.2023 27:44

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 the requirements for emergency disconnects in the 2023 National Ele...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 145 | Sizing Wireways for Same Size and Random Size Conductors 14.08.2023 36:35

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 size a metal or nonmetallic wireway per the National Electrical Co...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 144 | Skin Effect in 60 Hz and Career Motivation Folks 14.08.2023 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. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how the current flows on a conductor and what is different in DC versus A...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 143 | Let’s Talk MC Cable and some Q and A on Metal-Clad 14.08.2023 1:05:22

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 about metal-clad cable and some of the things you need to be aware of abo...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 142 | What’s MY favorite change to the 2023 NEC? 12.08.2023 53:55

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 changes in the 2023 National Electrical Code is my favorite. Well, t...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 141 | Stop Guessing Folks -Here are FACTS about NM Cable 12.08.2023 1:08:36

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 nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed fact...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 140 | Ready to be your own boss | Well let’s chat a bit first! 12.08.2023 49:46

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 about being your own boss and venturing out on your own in the electrical...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 139 | Panelboards and Number of devices and EVSE Chargers 05.08.2023 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 the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about whether circuit breakers installed in a panel for surge protection...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 138 | Explaining High-Legs and Transformers 29.07.2023 20:12

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 what is a delta high-leg, how it is derived and a little about delta...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 137 | Can you give me any advice on managing my projects? 28.06.2023 21:31

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 project management and customer relationship management software. We recei...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 136 | Paul disagrees AGAIN with NECA’s QOD “Charlie.” 28.06.2023 15:20

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 questions submitted by a listener. The topics covered in this episode are GFCIs in bathrooms and what happens if a lighted mirror with built-in re...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 135 | White/Gray for 120/208 or 277/480 and Parallel MC’s and the EGC 28.06.2023 22:08

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 are about the white and gray grounded (neutral) conductor and does it matter...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 134 | Can you take a Red Conductor and Phase Color it Blue? 28.06.2023 15:08

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 are about taking standard colors in a cable assembly, such as Black, Red, an...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 133 | Electrical Exam Question from Failed Exam 25.06.2023 17:08

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 are a question that was encountered on an electrical exam. The individual fa...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 132 | Grounding Requirements, if any, at Bus Shelters 25.06.2023 19:37

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 are about the requirements, if any exist, for grounding at a bus shelter. Th...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 131 | Single Gang Nail-up’s – Tabs or Clamps 25.06.2023 19:51

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 the questions submitted by a listener. The topics covered in this episode are about single gang nail-ups and if those are tabs or clamps. While the de...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 130 | Can you MEG at 1000V on 600V Conductors? 16.06.2023 17:38

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 about using 1000V with a megometer on 600V rated insulated conductors. If...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 129 | Installing metal raceways in a PVC installation 16.06.2023 12:51

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 the questions submitted by a listener. The topics covered in this episode is about using metal raceways in a PVC raceway installation and are there ha...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 128 | What Grounding and Bonding Violation do you see the most? 04.06.2023 25:36

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 are improper cases to neutral connections on the load side of the service d...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 127 | Final Debate on Back Stabs and Wagos 04.06.2023 21:49

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 are about backstabbed devices on TikTok and the new Wago-integrated devices...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 126 | Neutrals as Current Carrying Conductors 24.05.2023 34:12

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 are about when a neutral conductor is to be considered a current-carrying co...

FastTraxTV.com | National Electrical Collective 17.05.2023 2:31

Having a video platform that features a variety of electrical educators can be highly beneficial for the electrical industry and trade for several reasons: Knowledge Sharing: Such a platform can facilitate the sharing of a wide range of knowledge, experiences, techniques, and best practices from around the world. This can help to elevate the entire industry, as professionals can learn from each ot...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 125 | Please explain 310.12(A) through (D) Again 02.05.2023 37:34

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 are about the use of 310.12(A) through (D) and how you would apply it on an...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 124 | Explain Room Air Conditioners and Branch Circuits 02.05.2023 40:03

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 are Room Air Conditioners and the branch circuits associated with them. If y...