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Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 165 | Water Piping System Bond, Ground Rods, and CMECP

March 15, 2024 20:54 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

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 determines the building metal water piping system versus the water pipe grounding electrode, we also chat about the need for a grounding electrode system, and lastly...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 164 | Basement GFCI’s, Adjustments and Corrections, and More

February 19, 2024 01:42 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

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 adjustments and corrections on parallel applications, GFCI requirements in the basements, and more from submissions via PaulAbernathy.com. If you are looking to learn ...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 163 | Multiple Service Cabinets and Single Water Pipe Riser

February 19, 2024 01:32 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

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 bonding water pipe systems at a riser and to the electrode systems. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam prepar...

Sparky Mafia Podcast | Let's talk about some 2023 NEC Changes

February 10, 2024 20:55 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is some changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code. We will look at some of the changes and discuss them. Now, if you like these podcasts let us know and we will do more code-change podcasts for you. Just shout out to [email protected] and let us know you love it. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to bette...

Sparky Mafia Podcast | Outlets are a POINT on the Electrical Wiring System

February 10, 2024 20:45 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about outlets and what they are. There seems to be some confusion about what an outlet is and what a “point” means in the system. Various public inputs seek to change what an outlet is but you only need to read the definition of “Outlet” to know it is a POINT on the wiring system, not specifically a box itself or not a device. It’s the POINT where the wiring system extends to utilizat...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 162 | Service Changes and Smoke Alarm Updates?

February 08, 2024 16:32 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

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 a submitter who wants to know if they upgrade a service and are they required to also update the Smoke Alarms as well. Well, we expand on this topic in his episode....

Sparky Mafia Podcast | 2029 NEC Restructuring Why Now?

February 08, 2024 16:15 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

Greetings Everyone - Sorry for the audio as I am feeling a bit under the weather today but the show must go on. In this episode, I talk about the reasons for the live stream that is taking place on February 8, 2024, about the upcoming changes to the structure of the National Electrical Code. We are talking about it now because NOW is when the structure is being developed so that it is ready to go for the Public Input stage for the 2029 NEC. In the 2026 NEC, which we are working on right now,...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 159| Jumper with Parallel Neutral and Multiple Services on One Building

December 10, 2023 01:30 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

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 installing a bonding jumper in parallel with the grounded (neutral) conductor and how about multiple services on a single multi-occupancy apartment and shop combo. ...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 158| Enclosures vs Cabinets vs Article 312 or Article 314

November 27, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

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 cabinets and enclosures why Article 314 doesn’t apply and why Article 312 will apply. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for elec...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 157| EMT and Enphase, Bundled MC, Bonding Nipples, and Generators

November 26, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

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 bonding raceways used with Enphase PV systems, do you have to apply adjustments to bundled MC cable that is only 20 current carrying conductors, are nipples require...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 156| What is an Outlet? Boxes, Enclosures, or Just a Point on the System?

November 25, 2023 19:24 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

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 an actual outlet is. We see the term “outlet box” used in the NEC but that is not actually defined. We know that devices are placed in “outlets” and then we call the...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 155| Talking Taboo Range Calculations

November 25, 2023 19:16 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 happens when you have an exam-style range calculation where the ranges fall in column C and column A or B. Are you able to split up the calculation and use Note 3 on...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 154| Garage Receptacles, Bathroom Receptacles, EV’s Again, and More.

November 01, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

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 changes in 2017 through the 2023 NEC in regards to receptacles in garages, we also chat about adding a receptacle in bathrooms on the lighting circuit, and last...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 153 | Can you parallel EGC’s in a single raceway or cable tray?

October 17, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

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 paralleling smaller EGC’s in a single raceway or cable tray to become a larger EGC simply by paralleling like you can with ungrounded and grounded conductors. This ...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 152 | Services to multiple meters, neutrals at RV Parks, The AHJ, motor overloads.

October 16, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

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 having (3) 6-gang meter enclosures on a single building, when or if you can reduce the neutral to a pedestal in an RV Park, who is the AHJ on a federal project, my ...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 151 | MC Supports, Digital Electricity, MC and Heavy Timber

October 16, 2023 00:12 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

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 supporting MC Cable in a wall after the building is finished, also a great discussion on digital electricity, where I quoted the wrong standards for Class 4 Fault M...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 150 | Neutral Reduction Changes in 2020 NEC vs 2023 NEC

October 16, 2023 00:04 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

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 changes to when you can apply the 70% reduction to the neutral per 220.61(B) in the 2020 versus the 2023 NEC. If you are looking to learn more about the Nation...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 149 | Storage Water Heater Overcurrent Protection and Conductor Sizing

August 26, 2023 20:30 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

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 the sizing of the branch circuits for storage-type water heaters that are 120 gallons or less. Also, calculate the minimum and maximum overcurrent protection and conducto...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 148 | Neutral Conductor Size Reductions and Prohibited Reductions

August 26, 2023 16:03 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

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 when you can reduce the size of the neutral in a load calculation and when you are prohibited from reducing the size of the neutral based on the system and various load t...

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

August 26, 2023 15:55 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

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 the Manufacturer, also a question about the history of the EGC in raceways, and lastly about suppl...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 146 | Explaining 230.85 and Emergency Disconnects

August 19, 2023 15:55 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 Electrical Code. There were a few changes in 230.85 from the 2020 NEC to the 2023 NEC so we will dis...

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

August 14, 2023 03:45 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

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 Code. We discuss how to do it when all the conductors are the same size and we also size the wirewa...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 144 | Skin Effect in 60 Hz and Career Motivation Folks

August 14, 2023 03:38 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

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 AC. Also, a question about motivation and career advancement crept into the episode. If you are l...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 143 | Let’s Talk MC Cable and some Q and A on Metal-Clad

August 14, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

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 about MC Cable. This was asked by a listener who wanted more clarity on the permitted and not permit...

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

August 12, 2023 16:12 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

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, there are so many good changes, but my favorite may shock you. You must listen to find out. If yo...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 141 | Stop Guessing Folks -Here are FACTS about NM Cable

August 12, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

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 facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI...

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

August 12, 2023 15:53 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

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 contracting world. Are you ready for the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur? We will discuss...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 139 | Panelboards and Number of devices and EVSE Chargers

August 05, 2023 19:08 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 or generator inlets are considered as counting towards maximum overcurrent devices in a panel and...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 138 | Explaining High-Legs and Transformers

July 29, 2023 21:28 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 and wye transformers and where one might be a better fit over another. If you are looking to le...

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

June 28, 2023 02:34 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

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 received a question about what software we recommend for a contractor to manage their employees and ke...

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

June 28, 2023 01:45 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

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 receptacles is installed. Are they required to be GFCI Protected? Listen as Paul explains his opini...

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

June 28, 2023 01:32 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

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 which voltage system you use white or gray on. Also, we tackle the issue of paralleling MC Cable...

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

June 28, 2023 01:16 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

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, and Blue, and changing them to Brown, Orange, and Yellow by simply phase-taping over the existing-c...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 133 | Electrical Exam Question from Failed Exam

June 25, 2023 01:43 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

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 failed the exam but remembers a question. However, this also shows how the lack of information pres...

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

June 25, 2023 01:36 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

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. The question was submitted based on power at a bus shelter. If you are looking to learn more about...

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

June 25, 2023 01:21 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

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 debate has caused quite a few thousand clicks on Tik Tok and Facebook, the real question is how to ...

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

June 16, 2023 02:35 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

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 you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparati...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 129 | Installing metal raceways in a PVC installation

June 16, 2023 02:34 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

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 hazards to be aware of for those metal parts. If you are looking to learn more about the National...

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

June 04, 2023 22:23 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

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 disconnection means and what hazards it can bring on. If you are looking to learn more about the ...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 127 | Final Debate on Back Stabs and Wagos

June 04, 2023 20:51 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

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 hitting the market. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for ele...

Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 126 | Neutrals as Current Carrying Conductors

May 24, 2023 03:42 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

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 conductor per the National Electrical Code. If you are looking to learn more about the National El...

FastTraxTV.com | National Electrical Collective

May 17, 2023 20:21 - 2 minutes - 884 KB

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 other's successes and mistakes. Access to Diverse Perspectives: Having a variety of educators ens...

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

May 02, 2023 03:50 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

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 exam and in the real world. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code,...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 124 | Explain Room Air Conditioners and Branch Circuits

May 02, 2023 03:44 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

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 you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 123 | GEC and Ferrous Raceways, more than 90-degree bends and Wago’s

April 11, 2023 01:50 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 include the use of brass fittings at the end of ferrous raceways that protect grounding electrode conductors, how much bend is too much bend in a raceway, and finally the ol...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 122 | Multipole GFCI in Old Homes and EV Chargers on NM Cable.

March 26, 2023 17:59 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

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 include the use of GFCI’s on multiwire branch circuits in older homes and how to pick the correct NM Cable for use with an EV Charger in a dwelling unit. If you are looking...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 121 | Exam Troubles – I failed by only a few points. HELP

March 26, 2023 17:53 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

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 the reality of failing an electrical exam. If you fail by one or two points, did you really only fail by that or did you fail more dramatically by 30 or more points? Do we...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 120 | Service Disconnects, Stair Butler, and Website Changes

March 26, 2023 17:45 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

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 is questions about what disconnection means on services, what’s this stair butler thing, and trying to understand all your websites. If you are looking to learn more about the National Ele...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 119 | Motors, Main Breakers and Subs, LEDs in Closets, and Stiff NM Cable

March 08, 2023 02:52 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

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 are when is the nameplate used to size conductors to motors, can you have a 150A Service Disconnect supplying a 200A Panel, are some LED lights permitted in the closet storage space, is the...

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 118 | Random NEC Questions Submitted via Portal

March 04, 2023 16:23 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

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 question that has been submitted via the PaulAbernathy.com online questions portal. You can send all your electrical code-related questions as well so check out the website and SUBMIT. If you are looking to learn more about the National Elect...

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