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 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 facts and let the AHJs do what they wish.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul answers questions on how to calculate the minimum number of receptacles on branch circuits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode Paul answers questions on GFCI issued with Dryer, installing an outside service disconnect for a cabin and multiple Lutron panels and possible tap rules.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
Listen as Paul Abernathy answers more questions submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. Today's question is about what do to when a service panel becomes a remote distribution panel (Subby Bruh) and it has existing SE-U cables. Paul will also answer a question about ground rods at a detached structure as well in this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul talks about 5 steps that must be achieved to become an electrician, regardless of the state you are located in. The reason that most folks fail to achieve the dream of becoming an electrician is because they lose focus on the path. On today’s podcast we talk about the path you need to be laser focused on following if you are in your early 20’a to mid-30’s. The goal is to make your late 40’s to 70’s as pleasant as possible.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.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 https://fasttraxsystem.com 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.
In this episode, Paul talks about 250.122 and how the EGC will be sized per the 2026 National Electrical Code. While I do not like this change, I will nonetheless teach it and break it down for everyone since there was a huge change when it comes to parallel raceways.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.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 visits https://fasttraxsystem.com 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.