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

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

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 about terminals rated 60°C and conductors with insulation rated 75°C. Paul also ends with a question about his time management skills.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
35:5118/12/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 104 | Transfer for optional standby, panels in cabinets, and Wire Integrity

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

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 who argues wiring integrity testing for an electrical inspection. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
33:5614/12/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 103 | Does 702.4(B)(2)(a) and (b) apply to 706 for ESS?

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

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 automatic transfer systems. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
23:0214/12/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 102 | How old is too old to become an electrician?

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

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 only speaks the truth about the pitfalls of the move and things to consider along the way.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
24:3011/12/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 101 | Thoughts on Starting an Electrical Business

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 101 | Thoughts on Starting an Electrical Business

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 the things you need to know to start an electrical contracting business. In this episode we will also discuss business licenses, insurance, and permits and inspections, as well as taxes and record keeping.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
35:4411/12/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 100 | Paul helps motivate an electrical worker to get licensed

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

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, and life just gets in the way. However, listen as Paul explains that doing it for yourself is the most rewarding part of licensure.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
31:2025/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 99 | Paul explains commercial calculations and the Step Process

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 99 | Paul explains commercial calculations and the Step Process

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 what you learn in our Fast Trax Program so we might ask well talk about the steps involved.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
01:10:5125/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 98 | Paul explains the elements to passing an electrical exam

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

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 will vary in the structure of their test, but they all are based on the NEC. So, Paul explains the elements of preparing for an electrical exam in this episode of Let’s Ask Paul.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
44:3225/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 97 | Paul explains the structural change to 210.12 AFCI’s for 2023 NEC

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

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 things have been added, the real treat is the new structure layout that makes using 210.12 a little easier to understand.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
37:3723/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 96 | Let’s talk Dimmers in stairways and Redundancies in Patient Care Spaces

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

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 redundancy for branch circuits that supply fixed electrical equipment in the patient care space of healthcare facilities.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
32:4423/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 95 | Explaining Tables 310.15(B)(1) vs (B)(2) and Pull Box Issues

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

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 exceeding 360° of bends between pull points.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
31:4020/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 94 | Licensing, Bundling NM Cable, and NM in Raceway.

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

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 raceways.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visit www.electricalcodeacademy.net for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
37:5920/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 93 | Explaining 410.2 and 410.16 Clothes Closet Luminary Locations

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

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 Electrical Code.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
29:0506/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 92 | Explaining 410.10(D) and Shower and Tub Spaces

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
20:1306/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 91 | Office Buildings and Receptacles Question

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 91 | Office Buildings and Receptacles Question

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 Preparation course at www.FastTraxSystem.com and you can also learn about the revolutionary TradiesAPPS™ as well at www.TradiesAPPS.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
24:2804/11/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 90 | Explaining TradiesAPPS™ Mobile Business Apps

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 90 | Explaining TradiesAPPS™ Mobile Business Apps

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 more information on TradiesAPPS™ visit www.tradiesapps.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
36:2030/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 89 | Paul Explains PV Supply Side Connections

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 89 | Paul Explains PV Supply Side Connections

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
30:0625/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 88 | Paul Explains AC vs DC Coupled Multi-mode Inverters

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
25:4125/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 87 | Paul Explains load side 705.12(B)(1) and Feeders

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
27:1425/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 86 | PV and Feed-Through Panels.

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 86 | PV and Feed-Through Panels.

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
28:5425/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 85 | HVAC Conductor Sizing Question– NECA

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 85 | HVAC Conductor Sizing Question– NECA

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
19:0225/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 84 | GEC or EGC to rebar at separate structure – NECA

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

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.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
15:3325/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 83 | Sizing the Grounding Electrode Conductor to a UFER (CEE) Ground

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
19:5519/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 82 | Different System Voltages in the same Raceway Question

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
35:1519/10/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 81 | Terminal Limitations and using 110.14(C)(1) Question

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

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
27:2319/10/2022
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP23 | Ampacity of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters

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

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 auxiliary gutter type.Listen as Paul Kicks off the series again.....The reboot of Code In 5 Baby!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
05:1208/10/2022
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP22 | Number of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters

CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP22 | Number of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters

Listen as Paul Abernathy brings back the famous Code in 5 Podcast Episodes. In this episode, PAUL talks about the number of actual 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 is all about conductors and percentage fill in this episode.Listen as Paul Kicks off the series again.....Reboot of Code In 5 Baby!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
05:1208/10/2022
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP21 | NM Cables bundled into cabinets – Again!

CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP21 | NM Cables bundled into cabinets – Again!

Listen as Paul Abernathy brings back the famous Code in 5 Podcast Episodes. In this episode, PAUL talks about the common violation of bring in a bunch of NM Cable into the back or side or top of a cabinet, such as a load center and not securing the NM Cable as they enter the cabinet. Now, we are not talking about junction boxes or outlet boxes here, we are talking about cabinets and the rules in 312.5(C) which only apply to surface mounted cabinets.Listen as Paul Kicks off the series again.....Reboot of Code In 5 Baby!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
05:1908/10/2022
CODE IN 5 Minutes | It's Back Baby | EP 20 | Wake Up Facebook Code Guru's

CODE IN 5 Minutes | It's Back Baby | EP 20 | Wake Up Facebook Code Guru's

Listen as Paul Abernathy brings back the famous Code in 5 Podcast Episodes. In this episode, PAUL talks about folks who post things on social media that are wrong or misleading and seem to be Code Gurus but never seem to post an electrical code reference.Listen as Paul Kicks off the series again.....The reboot of Code In 5 Baby!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
05:0208/10/2022
CMECP® Corner | Episode 2 | CMECP Candidate Jay Grundberg Interview

CMECP® Corner | Episode 2 | CMECP Candidate Jay Grundberg Interview

Join Paul Abernathy, Acting Executive Director of the Certified Master Electrical Code Professional Program as he interviews Jay "The Basement King" Grundberg who is an active candidate in the CMECP® Program. Listen as Jay gives his insights into being a participant in the program and what he has gained already from the certification program.For more information on the CMECP® Program visit www.CMECP.org for more details.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
33:3625/09/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 80 | two weeks before your electrician exam study plan

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 80 | two weeks before your electrician exam study plan

Welcome to the Let's Ask Paul Podcast sponsored by PaulAbernathy.com and Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the premier electrical exam preparation and NEC learning online program provider. In this episode Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder talks about what to do in the last two weeks of your exam preparation journey and how you should prepare to come into that final stage of electrical exam study mentality. Paul talks about timing for exams and how important it is to have a study plan so as to not waste valuable time in the journeyman electrician and master electrician study plan.For more information on a truly structured electrical exam preparation study guide and how thousands of electricians have come successful using our Fast Trax Electrical Training Programs please visit www.FastTraxSystem.com or www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.com for more information and to see our free tutorial course on our programs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
30:1925/09/2022
2023 National Electrical Code | Article 100 Structure Overview Changes

2023 National Electrical Code | Article 100 Structure Overview Changes

Hey Folks - Listen as Paul Abernathy talks about the structural changes to Article 100 - Definitions for the recently released 2023 National Electrical Code. The new look of Article 100 brings all the definitions in Article 100 in a common locations and Paul explains the structure of and style changes to the flow of Article 100. The changes will help electricians better understand the flow while removing the questions about the intent of the scope that was plagued by references to .2 sections and so forth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
42:2311/09/2022
Fast Trax® Enterprise Accounts | Electrical Contractor Program for Electricians

Fast Trax® Enterprise Accounts | Electrical Contractor Program for Electricians

Electrical Code Academy, Inc. is proud to announce our brand-new Enterprise Program for Small, Medium, and Large Electrical Contractors. The new Enterprise Programs will be designed for companies to purchase multiple courses for their employees, activate them as they need them, and allow an assigned administrator within your company to monitor the progress of your employees. The assigned administrator will be able to see the grades, comment on them as well, and interact as an instructor in the course. Electrical Code Academy, Inc. is excited about being able to give this unprecedented access to companies and to help raise the bar on electrical education. The LAUNCH of this new Enterprise Program is September 14, 2022, and it will be broken down in to the following programs:Fast Trax® Gold Enterprise - Learning the National Electrical CodeFast Trax® Ruby Enterprise - Learning the NEC for Residential WiringFast Trax® Emerald Enterprise - Learning the NEC for Commercial WiringFast Trax® Sapphire Enterprise - Learning the NEC for Industrial WiringFast Trax® Silver Enterprise - Electrical Theory and Electricity BasicsThese programs will be available in 5, 10, 15, and 20 course packages with the ability to add additional blocks as needed as your company grows, new employees added, and existing courses expire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
15:3410/09/2022
Master The NEC | Let's Talk Article 90 of the 2023 National Electrical Code

Master The NEC | Let's Talk Article 90 of the 2023 National Electrical Code

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.
01:36:4906/09/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 79 | 310.15(b)(1) vs 310.15(b)(2), GFCI Specific Appliance, Another Pool Question

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 79 | 310.15(b)(1) vs 310.15(b)(2), GFCI Specific Appliance, Another Pool Question

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 specific appliances. Lastly, Paul is asked about rumors of the solid 8 AWG copper ring around a swimming pool for the equipotential bonding being removed for the 2023 NEC, and of course, someone asked Paul about his patents…AGAIN.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
48:2806/09/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 78 | Equipotential bonding grid and Multifamily dwellings questions

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 78 | Equipotential bonding grid and Multifamily dwellings questions

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-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
28:0929/08/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 77 | Portable Generators, Sizing Parallel EGC, and Dissection of Questions

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 77 | Portable Generators, Sizing Parallel EGC, and Dissection of Questions

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 question.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
49:0020/08/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 76 | Voltage Drop Why, HCF Receptacle Locations, and Myers Hubs

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 76 | Voltage Drop Why, HCF Receptacle Locations, and Myers Hubs

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 conductor in Article 250.Be sure you visit https://www.ElectricalCodeAcademy.com or follow us on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/masterthenecBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
54:3007/08/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 75 | Number of branch circuits on 15 or 20 and more.

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 75 | Number of branch circuits on 15 or 20 and more.

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.
25:4903/08/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 74 | Cabin Disconnects, GFCI and Dryer Issue, and Lutron Panels

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 74 | Cabin Disconnects, GFCI and Dryer Issue, and Lutron Panels

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.
34:2803/08/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 73 | SEU and Bare Conductors and Rods at Detached Structure

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 73 | SEU and Bare Conductors and Rods at Detached Structure

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://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
34:1625/07/2022
Electrify Podcast | Going Above the Minimum Standard of the National Electrical Code

Electrify Podcast | Going Above the Minimum Standard of the National Electrical Code

Listen as Paul Abernathy, the CEO and Founder talks about when is it OK to go above the minimum safety standards of the National Electrical Code. Paul also talks about electrical inspectors and even tells a story about how an electrical inspector died after working one day on the job. If you want or care to know Paul's opinion of going above the NEC then you will enjoy this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
42:0618/07/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 72 | Can GFCI Devices protect receptacle and circuits where no EGC Exists?

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 72 | Can GFCI Devices protect receptacle and circuits where no EGC Exists?

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 replaced with a grounding type.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
31:0816/07/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 71 | WR on USB Devices, Apology OK, Raceway Studs and more

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 71 | WR on USB Devices, Apology OK, Raceway Studs and more

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 a raceway and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
24:1416/07/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 70 | 12 AWG and its amps, Motor Tables, and More

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 70 | 12 AWG and its amps, Motor Tables, and More

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--4131858/support.
27:4509/07/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 69 | Helping answer a Real-World Transformer Sizing Request

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 69 | Helping answer a Real-World Transformer Sizing Request

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://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
51:1604/07/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 68 | Verifying an Electrician's Code References for Fire Incident

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 68 | Verifying an Electrician's Code References for Fire Incident

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 free and easily at www.PaulAbernathy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
41:5126/06/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 67 | (2) 100A Panels supplied by 125A Main & More

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 67 | (2) 100A Panels supplied by 125A Main & More

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/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
46:2126/06/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 65 | Paul and Jay Talk about the Schneider Load center Recall

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 65 | Paul and Jay Talk about the Schneider Load center Recall

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.
40:1119/06/2022
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 66 | Metal Boxes and Equipment Bonding Jumper Question

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 66 | Metal Boxes and Equipment Bonding Jumper Question

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 supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
22:1719/06/2022