ELECTRIFY™ | Electrician Podcast

Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about Article 90, the introduction of the National Electrical Code in this episode of Master The NEC. Paul goes over all the sections in Article 90 and gives an explanation of each of the rules and changes for the 2023 NEC. 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. answers more questions submitted via the Let’s Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . In today’s episode questions about 310.15(b)(1) versus 310.15(b)(2) was presented. There were also questions again o n the 2023 National Electrical Code changes to 210.8(D) for Ground-fault Circuit Interrupter protection (GFCI) for sp...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a few questions submitted via the Let’s Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . In this episode, Paul answers a question on the 3’ perimeter grid in 680.26(B)(2) and then tackles a question about 60 amp services to apartments. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electri...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a few questions submitted via the https://www. PaulAbernathy.com portal. The questions were about portable generators and optional power to dwellings, sizing the EGC for parallel applications and when you must increase the size of the EGC, and lastly Paul answers a question about his method to dissecting an exam que...

Welcome to another episode of Let's Ask Paul, the podcast dedicated to answering your questions on the National Electrical Code. On this episode Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers questions about receptacles in health care facilities and their placements, Myers hubs, and a deep understanding of Voltage Drop and the increasing of the equipment grounding conduct...

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul answers questions on how to calculate the minimum number of receptacles on branch circuits. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul answers questions on GFCI issued with Dryer, installing an outside service disconnect for a cabin and multiple Lutron panels and possible tap rules. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support .

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . Today's question is about what do to when a service panel becomes a remote distribution panel (Subby Bruh) and it has existing SE-U cables. Paul will also answer a question about ground rods at a detached structure as well in this episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Certified Master Electrical Code Professional and CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer more questions submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . In this episode Paul gets asked if a GFCI Device, such as a circuit breaker type or receptacle type OK to protect the branch circuit and receptacle when a non-grounding type is repl...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Certified Master Electrical Code Professional and CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer more questions submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode answers the questions about WR Rated Receptacles in damp or wet locations, does Paul accept a former troublemakers apology, and are stud packs, ganged studs, considered...

Join Paul Abernathy for another episode of Let's Ask Paul from www. PaulAbernathy.com . In this episode, Paul answers the question of using motor nameplates versus the tables for full load current, and someone asks about the ampacity of a 12 AWG conductor and how to use the various NEC rules. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--413185...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question from a submission via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This podcast answers a question about sizing a transformer to handle a single HVAC Load and all the things to take into consideration when selecting the proper sized transformer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., a premier electrical code training academy located in Texas. Today's question was submitted through the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com and it pertains to validation of NEC code references for a fire incident being inspected by the electrician or electrical inspector. Remember, you can submit your own questions...

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. as he answers another question from those submitted via PaulAbernathy.com and the Let's Ask Paul Portal. In this episode, Paul answers the question about (2) 100 Amps breakers in a 125A Panel as well as explains straight versus slash-rated circuit breakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el...

Listen as Paul Abernathy and Jay Grundberg chat about the recent recall for the Schneider QO with the plug-on neutral load center recall. With over 1.4 million load centers part of this recall, it is bound to be a costly error for Schneider, also known as Square D. 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. answers another question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www/PaulAbernathy.com. Today's question was about using an equipment bonding jumper from the metal box to the device instead of taking an equipment bonding jumper from the equipment grounding conductor wirenut where all the EGC's are connected. Become a sup...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers more electrical code-related questions from folks who submit questions on the Let's Ask Paul Portal a www. PaulAberanthy.com . Today's podcasts answer a question asking for advice on becoming an electrical inspector. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers more electrical code-related questions from folks who submit questions on the Let's Ask Paul Portal a www. PaulAberanthy.com . Today's podcasts answer a question about the ampacity of Nonmetallic-sheathed cable and another about installing remote distribution panels, sometimes called sub-panels, in detached garages...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Founder and CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and creator of the Fast Trax® National Electrical Code Learning System answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com at the Let's Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul answers questions on exam prep in the last 2 weeks, questions on stripes on neutrals, and using NM-B in a specific construction environment. Be sure...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and President of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode answers a submission about conductor sizing for motor compressors for air conditioning systems using the 2020 National Electrical Code. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podc...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and President of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode addresses the overcurrent protection rules for transformers found in 450.3(B) of the 2020 National Electrical Code. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support...

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and the creator of the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System. On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, the discussion is about understanding the phrase 150 volts or less to ground and when it says 150 volts or more to ground in the National Electrical Code. If you are interested in the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System to increase your knowledg...

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and the creator of the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System. On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, the discussion is about kitchen receptacle spacing, range calculations on an electrical exam and so much more. If you are interested in the Fast Trax® NEC Learning System to increase your knowledge of the National Electrical Code then visit...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer questions submitted on PaulAbernathy.com at the Let's Ask Paul. On this episode we answer questions about conductors to remote panels and chats on slash versus straight ratings. Also, you can submit your questions to www. PaulAbernathy.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers another question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www. PaulAbernathy.com . This episode is dedicated to Paul and his heartfelt message to his past, current, and future students. The funding of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. was not about the money. It was about the ability to teach others on a platform that...