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. In this episode, Paul will talk about Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter devices, also known as AFCI Devices. They are available as circuit breakers or as receptacles devices. On today’s podcast we will talk about the...

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. In this episode, Paul will give his opinion to a question about trade depression and suicide from a listener who is struggling with depression in their life. Paul will give some statistics and his opinions on how to...

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. In this episode, Paul will talk about his opinion of Good Electricians vs Bad Electricians. There are many people who say good electricians are those who strive to go above the minimum standards of the National...

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. n this episode, Paul will talk about tips on keeping your business and personal expenses seperate using a business credit card. Making sure you have an easy way to keep track of your expenses will make like so much...

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. In this episode, Paul is asked about putting  an EVSE on a shared circuit with a Dryer and still be compliant with 625.40 of the 2023 National Electrical Code. Also Paul answers a question about where you can use SE...

We will be installing a dozen or so MC cables (PVC jacketed) from a generator to various equipment (power, controls, instrumentation). The customer has requested that we install PVC sleeves to get into the foundation and in to the block out. No issues here. The sleeve would be approximately 15' in length. We will group MC cables into various sleeves to save on space since we have limited room in the blockout. Would ampacity adjustments to the power cables apply in this situation? Become a...

Update on the ECA, Inc Move. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

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Let's talk voltage drop a little. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

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. n this episode, Paul will talk about his journey on the life/work balance lifestyle and how his career has changed over the years to try and achieve simplicity and that work/life balance. Paul will also give you...

Today's Question: Hello code friends, we were working on a project the other day where the specifications call for the 277/480V system wiring be color-coded as: brown, orange & yellow for the ungrounded conductors, and white for the grounded neutral conductor. I was always taught that the neutral conductor for a 277/480V system needed to be gray. Does the NEC® permit a white grounded neutral conductor for a 277/480 system? Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Mobile Podcast - Today's Ask Paul is about the Grounding Electrode System and how you take the grounding electrode conductor from the electrode to the service disconnects with multiple disconnects. This is how I do it edition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Today we have the following question: A job site that we are on recently had the roof drains improperly opened and the MC that was installed got wet. I've recently heard the podcast where this was the topic in question, but for Type NM cable. Is the affected MC ok to remain or should it be replaced? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

We are excited to announce the release of our new Residential Wiring, Commercial Wiring, and Electricity Theory and Basics Programs at FastTraxSystem.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

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. In this episode, Paul is asked if adding a service disconnect, included with a transfer switch, and changing a 3 wire set of service conductors to now a 4 wire feeder to the existing inside panel which is now a...

Residential and Commercial Wiring Courses are Back! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

NEC 2nd Draft Next Week Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

(Mobile Episode) Why does every business need a VCard, even if you have an existing website. How do they, along with a very simple and direct profile enhance your sales more than a detailed website. Well, Tik Tok is the reason today and I will explain why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

(Mobile Podcast) - Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. explains why 4/0 AL SER typically has a 2/0 AL Bare EGC. For a 200A Feeder the NEC Table 250.122 calls for a 4 AWG AL so why is it 2/0 in the SE-R Cable? Well, Paul explains it on this episode of the Master The NEC Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

Here is todays Let's Ask Paul Question: Here is my question: I live in a coastal area and have constant contact with customers that have a private dock with boat lifts. Typically, I see a 20- or 30-amp 250 volt rated GFCI protected circuit for the boat lift. Many times, I see a 120-volt as well, 15/20-amp GFCI protected receptacle at the dock. They label this outlets convenience outlets. Since article 555.33(A)(4). Required shore power to be rated not less than 30-amps how should I address...

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Introducing the SPARKZ™ CARD for Electrical Contractors, Plumbing Contractors, and More. We are excited to finally offer our METAL NFC SPARKZ™ CARD with FREE Profile. The card makes sharing business information easy and allows customers to access billing and contact you easy from your FREE business profile. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, it's crucial to know how to safely assess electrical equipment that's been exposed to water damage. In this video, I break down the NEMA Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment Guide, a valuable resource that provides clear guidelines for homeowners, electricians, and contractors on how to inspect and determine the safety of electrical components like circuit breakers, wiring, and panels after flooding. The NEMA Guide...