The Bond and Ground Podcast

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.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explains the importance of connecting all the EGC's in boxes together, regardless of their sizes, and Paul also explains when you need to bond metal boxes and so on in this episode of explaining section 250.148. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. 🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy provides commentary to an article that was published on LinkedIN about Grounding and Bonding. While the articel was well formulated, it was incorrect in the statements about the subject matter. Since this podcast came out, and It was edited to remove the authors name, it has been changed and is not technically accurate to kudo's to the author for taking the innitiative and editing their article to be technically accurate now based on our podcase. However, he was offended so I removed his name from this podcast as will use it as educational only now.. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. 🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explain the installation of grounding electrodes, such as rods, pipes, plates and rings and the concept of supplementing such electrodes as discussed in 250.53.. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. 🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explain the the various electrodes that can be used in an electrical grounding system. From water pipe grounding electrode to ground rods, Paul talks about them all on todays podcase. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. 🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explain the function and overview of Main Bonding Jumpers and System Bonding Jumpers per 250.28 of the 2023 National Electrical Code. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. 🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explains the Prescriptive vs Performance Requirements in 250.4 for grounded systems. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant. Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.

Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—where the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant.🎙️ Topics Include:NEC Article 250 deep divesGrounding electrode systemsBonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECsIsolated grounds, ground loops, and field issuesChanges in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming nextNo resistance—just grounded knowledge.