Episodes

  • Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 182| Calculating Neutrals, FMC with Service Conductors, and Cheap Exam Prep

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 182| Calculating Neutrals, FMC with Service Conductors, and Cheap Exam Prep
    Jun 1 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.

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    37 mins
  • Ask Paul | Service Bonding

    Ask Paul | Service Bonding
    May 30 2024
    Service Bonding Questions

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    9 mins
  • Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 181| Dryer Calculations, Two to Six Service Disconnects in Cali

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 181| Dryer Calculations, Two to Six Service Disconnects in Cali
    May 26 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 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.

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    30 mins
  • Ask Paul | Unbonded Generator

    Ask Paul | Unbonded Generator
    May 24 2024
    Will the GFCI or OCPD to the GFCI Function on a Ground Fault?

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    16 mins
  • Ask Paul | Facts Hurt Feelings

    Ask Paul | Facts Hurt Feelings
    May 21 2024
    Facebook has gone CRAZY!

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    15 mins
  • Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 180| Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power Relationships

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 180| Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power Relationships
    May 20 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 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.

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    35 mins
  • Ask Paul | Ground Rods and Light Poles

    Ask Paul | Ground Rods and Light Poles
    May 10 2024
    Ground Rods and Parking Lot Light Poles...Say What

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    15 mins
  • Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 179| Multiple Circuits and EGCs and Feeder Disconnect Ratings

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 179| Multiple Circuits and EGCs and Feeder Disconnect Ratings
    May 5 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 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.

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    28 mins