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 nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI fol...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 being your own boss and venturing out on your own in the electrical contracting world. Are you ready for the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur? We will discuss thi...
Aug 12, 2023•50 min
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 whether circuit breakers installed in a panel for surge protection or generator inlets are considered as counting towards maximum overcurrent devices in a panel and we ...
Aug 05, 2023•25 min
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 what is a delta high-leg, how it is derived and a little about delta and wye transformers and where one might be a better fit over another. If you are looking to learn m...
Jul 29, 2023•20 min
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 project management and customer relationship management software. We received a question about what software we recommend for a contractor to manage their employees and keep p...
Jun 28, 2023•22 min
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 topics covered in this episode are GFCIs in bathrooms and what happens if a lighted mirror with built-in receptacles is installed. Are they required to be GFCI Protected? Listen as Paul explains his opinion a...
Jun 28, 2023•15 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about the white and gray grounded (neutral) conductor and does it matter which voltage system you use white or gray on. Also, we tackle the issue of paralleling MC Cables an...
Jun 28, 2023•22 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about taking standard colors in a cable assembly, such as Black, Red, and Blue, and changing them to Brown, Orange, and Yellow by simply phase-taping over the existing-color...
Jun 28, 2023•15 min
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 topics covered in this episode are a question that was encountered on an electrical exam. The individual failed the exam but remembers a question. However, this also shows how the lack of information presente...
Jun 25, 2023•17 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about the requirements, if any exist, for grounding at a bus shelter. The question was submitted based on power at a bus shelter. If you are looking to learn more about the ...
Jun 25, 2023•20 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about single gang nail-ups and if those are tabs or clamps. While the debate has caused quite a few thousand clicks on Tik Tok and Facebook, the real question is how to addr...
Jun 25, 2023•20 min
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 topics covered in this episode is about using 1000V with a megometer on 600V rated insulated conductors. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, o...
Jun 16, 2023•18 min
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 topics covered in this episode is about using metal raceways in a PVC raceway installation and are there hazards to be aware of for those metal parts. If you are looking to learn more about the National Elect...
Jun 16, 2023•13 min
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 topics covered in this episode are improper cases to neutral connections on the load side of the service disconnection means and what hazards it can bring on. If you are looking to learn more about the Natio...
Jun 04, 2023•26 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about backstabbed devices on TikTok and the new Wago-integrated devices hitting the market. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electric...
Jun 04, 2023•22 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about when a neutral conductor is to be considered a current-carrying conductor per the National Electrical Code. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electri...
May 24, 2023•34 min
Having a video platform that features a variety of electrical educators can be highly beneficial for the electrical industry and trade for several reasons: Knowledge Sharing: Such a platform can facilitate the sharing of a wide range of knowledge, experiences, techniques, and best practices from around the world. This can help to elevate the entire industry, as professionals can learn from each other's successes and mistakes. Access to Diverse Perspectives: Having a variety of educators ensures ...
May 17, 2023•3 min
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 topics covered in this episode are about the use of 310.12(A) through (D) and how you would apply it on an exam and in the real world. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for ...
May 02, 2023•38 min
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 topics covered in this episode are Room Air Conditioners and the branch circuits associated with them. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or ...
May 02, 2023•40 min
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 topics covered in this episode include the use of brass fittings at the end of ferrous raceways that protect grounding electrode conductors, how much bend is too much bend in a raceway, and finally the old Wa...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min
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 topics covered in this episode include the use of GFCI’s on multiwire branch circuits in older homes and how to pick the correct NM Cable for use with an EV Charger in a dwelling unit. If you are looking to l...
Mar 26, 2023•24 min
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 reality of failing an electrical exam. If you fail by one or two points, did you really only fail by that or did you fail more dramatically by 30 or more points? Do we dwe...
Mar 26, 2023•26 min
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 topics covered is questions about what disconnection means on services, what’s this stair butler thing, and trying to understand all your websites. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electric...
Mar 26, 2023•33 min
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 topics covered are when is the nameplate used to size conductors to motors, can you have a 150A Service Disconnect supplying a 200A Panel, are some LED lights permitted in the closet storage space, is the NEC...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min
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 question that has been submitted via the PaulAbernathy.com online questions portal. You can send all your electrical code-related questions as well so check out the website and SUBMIT. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical...
Mar 04, 2023•28 min
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 question explaining the significant changes in Articles 90, 100, and 110 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...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min
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 question explaining the question about can you take a transformer and reverse wire it and things to think about, installing FMC in a wet or damp location based on an inspector’s inquiry, and lastly, do you need (2) small appliance branch circuits ...
Feb 12, 2023•42 min
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 question explaining the question of drilling new openings in electrical enclosures versus using the knockouts provided, where provided, by manufacturers, the questions about using 125% versus 115% on Motor Overloads, and finally, the PV System siz...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 question of explaining the use of Knob and Tube today in terms of what is acceptable to use and how can it be extended. Also, what happens when you have a new luminaire, and the existing wiring is knob and tube. Well, Paul will give you his take i...
Feb 06, 2023•32 min
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 question of explaining bonding bushings and when you may need them and so many things on bonding in Article 250 that this episode is going to wear you out. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam pr...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
