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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 MBListen 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 MBListen 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 MBListen 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 MBListen 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 MBListen 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...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 117 | 2023 NEC Changes to Article 90, 100, and 110
March 04, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBListen 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 explaining the significant changes in Articles 90, 100, and 110 of the 2023 National Electrical Code. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge o...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 116 | Reversing XFMR’s, FMC in Wet or Damp Locations, and Two Kitchens
February 12, 2023 21:30 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBListen 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 explaining the question about can you take a transformer and reverse wire it and things to think about, installing FMC in a wet or damp location based on an inspector’s inquiry, and lastly, do you need (2) small appliance branch circu...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 115 | Drilling Enclosures, Motor Overload Protection, and PV EGC and GEC
February 12, 2023 21:21 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBListen 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 explaining the question of drilling new openings in electrical enclosures versus using the knockouts provided, where provided, by manufacturers, the questions about using 125% versus 115% on Motor Overloads, and finally, the PV Syste...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 114 | So answer some question about knob and tube expansion.
February 06, 2023 01:52 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBListen 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 of explaining the use of Knob and Tube today in terms of what is acceptable to use and how can it be extended. Also, what happens when you have a new luminaire, and the existing wiring is knob and tube. Well, Paul will give you his ta...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 113 | Hey Paul – Give me the Long-Winded Bonding Bushing Lesson
February 06, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBListen 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 of explaining bonding bushings and when you may need them and so many things on bonding in Article 250 that this episode is going to wear you out. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical ex...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 112 | So what is the difference between 310.15(B)(1) and (B)(2)
February 03, 2023 03:39 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBListen 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 of explaining the difference between 310.15(B)(1) for 30°C (86°F) and 310.15(B)(2) for 40°C (104°F) when applying the correction values to the ampacity tables starting at 310.16 through 310.21. If you are looking to learn more about ...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 111 | Single Family Dwellings – Overview of Standard Calculations
January 29, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 89 MBListen 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 of explaining the overview of doing single-family dwelling calculations in the 2020 National Electrical Code. This episode will be Fast and Furious talking about the various elements of doing single-dwelling calculations, including th...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 110 | Article 430 Motor Key Topics for Electrical Exams
January 29, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBListen 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 of explaining the key motor portions of Article 430 for a student struggling with motors and the important features of motor calculations. This is simply a summary and not in complete detail of all of Article 430. If you are looking ...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 109 | NM Cables and Electrical Inspectors Quandaries
January 29, 2023 21:30 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBListen 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 of NM Cables being installed in bundles by applying a tie-wrap to a stud and then bundling the NM Cables via those tie-wraps at intervals greater than 24 inches. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, fo...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 108 | Explaining 10-second transfer for EES Type 1 Emergency
January 29, 2023 21:21 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBListen 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 of the 10-second transfer rules for Emergency Systems, more specifically for EES Type 1 in Health Care per Article 517. Also, Paul rehashes the ferrous vs non-ferrous requirements in 250.64(E)(1) again. If you are looking to learn mo...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 107 | 250.97 and 120/208V question and aluminum raceways and 250.64(E)(1)
January 01, 2023 02:32 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBListen 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 if 250.97 applies to 120/208V Systems, another ask about GECs in aluminum raceways, and we end on a tradies apps statement. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exa...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 106 | Fact or Fiction regarding NM Cables [bundles] in Cabinets
December 18, 2022 18:37 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBListen 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 images and references given on various social media platforms about installing multiple NM Cables through a single raceway or TA fitting into the back or top of an electrical cabinet. Paul will explain the ...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 105 | Overload Rules for Non-Continuous Duty Motors and 60°C Terminals
December 18, 2022 18:27 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBListen 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 quest...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 104 | Transfer for optional standby, panels in cabinets, and Wire Integrity
December 14, 2022 01:52 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBListen 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 mo...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 103 | Does 702.4(B)(2)(a) and (b) apply to 706 for ESS?
December 14, 2022 00:52 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBListen 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 ...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 102 | How old is too old to become an electrician?
December 11, 2022 19:18 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBListen 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 a...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 101 | Thoughts on Starting an Electrical Business
December 11, 2022 19:11 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBListen 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 keepin...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 100 | Paul helps motivate an electrical worker to get licensed
November 25, 2022 19:23 - 31 minutes - 43 MBListen 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 th...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 99 | Paul explains commercial calculations and the Step Process
November 25, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBListen 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 a...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 98 | Paul explains the elements to passing an electrical exam
November 25, 2022 18:39 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBListen 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...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 97 | Paul explains the structural change to 210.12 AFCI’s for 2023 NEC
November 23, 2022 21:42 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBListen 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 ...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 96 | Let’s talk Dimmers in stairways and Redundancies in Patient Care Spaces
November 23, 2022 21:35 - 32 minutes - 45 MBListen 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 hea...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 95 | Explaining Tables 310.15(B)(1) vs (B)(2) and Pull Box Issues
November 20, 2022 21:31 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBListen 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 El...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 94 | Licensing, Bundling NM Cable, and NM in Raceway.
November 20, 2022 21:24 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBListen 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 pre...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 93 | Explaining 410.2 and 410.16 Clothes Closet Luminary Locations
November 06, 2022 00:31 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBListen 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...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 92 | Explaining 410.10(D) and Shower and Tub Spaces
November 06, 2022 00:24 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 91 | Office Buildings and Receptacles Question
November 04, 2022 01:27 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBListen 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 Tradies...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 90 | Explaining TradiesAPPS™ Mobile Business Apps
October 30, 2022 17:23 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBOn 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.com Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 89 | Paul Explains PV Supply Side Connections
October 25, 2022 01:41 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 88 | Paul Explains AC vs DC Coupled Multi-mode Inverters
October 25, 2022 01:36 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 87 | Paul Explains load side 705.12(B)(1) and Feeders
October 25, 2022 01:31 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 86 | PV and Feed-Through Panels.
October 25, 2022 01:23 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 85 | HVAC Conductor Sizing Question– NECA
October 25, 2022 01:17 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 84 | GEC or EGC to rebar at separate structure – NECA
October 25, 2022 01:11 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBListen 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 83 | Sizing the Grounding Electrode Conductor to a UFER (CEE) Ground
October 19, 2022 01:57 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 82 | Different System Voltages in the same Raceway Question
October 19, 2022 01:51 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBWelcome 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.
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 81 | Terminal Limitations and using 110.14(C)(1) Question
October 19, 2022 01:46 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWelcome 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.
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP23 | Ampacity of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters
October 08, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 7.13 MBListen 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! ...
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP22 | Number of Conductors in Auxiliary Gutters
October 08, 2022 15:53 - 5 minutes - 7.13 MBListen 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/electr...
CODE IN 5 Minutes | EP21 | NM Cables bundled into cabinets – Again!
October 08, 2022 15:47 - 5 minutes - 7.3 MBListen 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....
CODE IN 5 Minutes | It's Back Baby | EP 20 | Wake Up Facebook Code Guru's
October 08, 2022 15:40 - 5 minutes - 6.9 MBListen 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.
CMECP® Corner | Episode 2 | CMECP Candidate Jay Grundberg Interview
September 25, 2022 19:19 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBJoin 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/...
Let's Ask Paul | Episode 80 | two weeks before your electrician exam study plan
September 25, 2022 16:39 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBWelcome 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 ...
2023 National Electrical Code | Article 100 Structure Overview Changes
September 11, 2022 17:08 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBHey 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...
Fast Trax® Enterprise Accounts | Electrical Contractor Program for Electricians
September 10, 2022 23:38 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBElectrical 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 th...