Paul W. Abernathy

Master The NEC - PODCAST

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Listen as Nationally Recognized Electrical Code Experts interpret and explain in technical detail the various chapters, sections, parts, and line items of the National Electrical Code. If you struggle with technical jargon then follow me and consider joining our Fast Trax® Family. We have introduced (2) new affordable NEC Learning Programs to teach you the National Electrical Code. Visit our website at https://fasttraxsystem.com for more details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support .

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Paul W. Abernathy

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Master The NEC - PODCAST 01.12.2022 9:48

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc. —where you’ll learn from the nation’s most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you’ll actually remembe...

Master The NEC - PODCAST 30.11.2022 13:42

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 1:10:51

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 . 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...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 97 | Paul explains the structural change to 210.12 AFCI’s for 2023 NEC 23.11.2022 37:37

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about the new structure of 210.12(A) through (E) for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters for the 2023 National Electrical Code. While some new th...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 96 | Let’s talk Dimmers in stairways and Redundancies in Patient Care Spaces 23.11.2022 32:44

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about using dimmers in interior stairways and what the NEC says about this, and we also tackle the question about 517.13(A) and (B) for redu...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 95 | Explaining Tables 310.15(B)(1) vs (B)(2) and Pull Box Issues 20.11.2022 31:40

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 . On this episode Paul will tackle a question about explaining when you would use 310.15(B)(1) for 30°C versus 310.15(B)(2) and 40°C. Paul also tackles a question about pull boxes and ex...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 94 | Licensing, Bundling NM Cable, and NM in Raceway. 20.11.2022 37:59

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 what can be taken into an exam, the issue of an inspector calling out bundling of NM Cables, and lastly the issue of NM Cable in racew...

Master The NEC - PODCAST 07.11.2022 10:03

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 93 | Explaining 410.2 and 410.16 Clothes Closet Luminary Locations 06.11.2022 29:05

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about luminaries that are in clothes closet storage spaces. Paul will examine how to define the clothes closet storage space and then discuss the luminaries that are permitted in the clothes closets. Buckle up as this is a tough one to paint a mental picture of without looking the figures in 410.2 of the 2020 National...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 92 | Explaining 410.10(D) and Shower and Tub Spaces 06.11.2022 20:13

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about luminaries that are restricted from being within the 3’ and 8’ space that is described in 410.10(D) of the 2020 National Electrical Code. Paul elaborates on the subject to help paint a mental picture of the all-encompassing space in bathrooms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 91 | Office Buildings and Receptacles Question 04.11.2022 24:28

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical training provider in North America answers a question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode someone asks how to determine the receptacle demand load for an office building with a given square footage and certain number of receptacles. You can join the Fast Trax Electrical Exam Pre...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 90 | Explaining TradiesAPPS™ Mobile Business Apps 30.10.2022 36:20

On this episode of Let's Ask Paul, we have a question that was submitted to Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and parent company of TradiesAPPS™. The question was about the new TradiesAPPS™ and how it differs from your educational APP. Paul is also asked what the business model is for local businesses that want to retain their clients and grow their business. For mor...

TradiesAPPS | Affordable Mobile Apps 28.10.2022 16:09

Webinar Announcement | November 10, 2022 it will launch and change how the trades retain business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc. —where you’ll learn from the nation’s most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 89 | Paul Explains PV Supply Side Connections 25.10.2022 30:06

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul explains photovoltaic (PV) supply side connections. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Struggling with the National El...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 88 | Paul Explains AC vs DC Coupled Multi-mode Inverters 25.10.2022 25:41

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul explains the difference in an AC Coupled and DC Coupled Multi-Mode System of Inverters. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/suppo...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 87 | Paul Explains load side 705.12(B)(1) and Feeders 25.10.2022 27:14

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul talks interconnected power production sources and the application of 705.12(B)(1) for feeders. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--108373...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 86 | PV and Feed-Through Panels. 25.10.2022 28:54

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question submitted on the Let’s Ask Paul Portal. On this episode Paul talks Photovoltaic and feed-through panels. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Struggling with the National Electrical...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 85 | HVAC Conductor Sizing Question– NECA 25.10.2022 19:02

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question from the NECA Code Question of the Day Database. ON this episode Paul elaborates on the HVAC conductor sizing questions presented to NECA. Listen to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Strug...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 84 | GEC or EGC to rebar at separate structure – NECA 25.10.2022 15:33

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. discusses a question from the NECA Code Question of the Day Database. On this episode Paul elaborates on the process of establishing the GES (Grounding Electrode System) at the detached structure when connecting to the rebar. List to learn the facts from The GURU himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 83 | Sizing the Grounding Electrode Conductor to a UFER (CEE) Ground 19.10.2022 19:55

Welcome to Episode 83 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about the size of the grounding electrode conductor to a concrete encased electrode, sometimes called a Ufer Ground. Paul explains the minimums and maximums of sizing these conductors for this specific electrode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 82 | Different System Voltages in the same Raceway Question 19.10.2022 35:15

Welcome to Episode 82 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about different voltage rated conductors in the same raceway. Do they all have to be rated for the highest rated insulation voltage or the voltage to be applied. Listen to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Struggling wit...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 81 | Terminal Limitations and using 110.14(C)(1) Question 19.10.2022 27:23

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Let's Ask Paul Podcast. On this episode Paul tackles a question about terminal ratings and how to apply temperature limitations in 110.14(C)(1)(a) to a breaker and how to select the proper conductor and ampacity due to the submitter's real-life condition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support . Stru...

CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP23 | Ampacity of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters 08.10.2022 5:12

Listen as Paul Abernathy brings back the famous Code in 5 Podcast Episodes. In this episode, PAUL talks about the ampacity of the conductors you can install in an auxiliary gutter in the National Electrical Code. Paul talks about sheet metal aux gutters and nonmetallic aux gutters. It's all about doing the adjustments that may apply and are their differences in terms of rules depending on the auxi...