25 GIU 2024 · 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 Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® program and the use of the CMECP® trademark. The CMECP® Program is the next level in electrical code education for Master Electricians who wish to rise above the crowd and soak with the eagles. There is no other certification on the planet for Master Electricians and our CMECP® Program is protected by the USPTO section 8 and 15 approvals. You can find out more about the CMECP® Program at https://cmecp.org  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.

22 GIU 2024 · 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 so many topics that it is just better to listen and enjoy. If you submitted a question to PaulAbernathy.com you might want to listen as I probably addressed your question.  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.

16 GIU 2024 · 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 lack of true understanding of Grounding and Bonding. While the concepts seem simple enough, it seems that every time I read a social media post that has something to do with grounding or bonding it is wrong and misleading. So, today’s podcast is my opinion on the issues with understanding grounding and bonding. 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.

16 GIU 2024 · 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 new website https://necwitness.com and the expert witness services being promoted to the legal industry. With over 38 years of experience in electrical, such as Master Electrician, Electrical Inspector, Electrical Engineer II, Code Expert and Field Rep for NEMA, and Director of Technical Services to Encore Wire, as well as being the founder and educator at Electrical Code Academy, Inc. We bring a wide array of experiences to the table. This episode explains some of the history. 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 visithttps://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.

1 GIU 2024 · 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 calculating the grounded (neutral) conductor on a service and for individual service disconnects as it applied to a grouped allowance in 230.40 Ex. 2. We also explain the use of FMC with service conductors and the need for a SSBJ and lastly tips on cheap exam prep study. 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 visithttps://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.

26 MAG 2024 · 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 to use the nameplate or 5KW for dryer calculations depending on the standard or optional method of calculating the load for a service. We also tackle the issue of the 2-6 disconnect rule in 230.71 in the 2020 National Electrical Code for an inspector in California. 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 visithttps://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.

20 MAG 2024 · 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 relationship of direct and inverse proportion to voltage, current, resistance, and power when using Ohm Law and Power Formulas. Now, I am not the BEST at electrical theory so I will try and break it down into understandable analogies to help hammer the principles home.  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 visithttps://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.

5 MAG 2024 · 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 use of multiple EGC’s or a single EGC for multiple branch circuits and Disconnect Ratings for Detached Structures or Buildings supplied by a feeder.  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 visithttps://fasttraxsystem.comfor 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.

1 MAG 2024 · 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 how to calculate the service or feeder load calculations for a school using the optional method in 220.86 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 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.

30 APR 2024 · 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 calculate the primary and secondary amperes for a single phase as we as three-phase transformers. We will also discuss loading a transformer and a basic calculation that how that takes place. As always podcasts can be hard to follow so make sure you listen first and then come back later with a pen and paper and work on some of the examples discussed in this episode.  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 visithttps://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.