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 easie...
Nov 16, 2024•15 min
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 Cable...
Nov 15, 2024•27 min
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 advice b...
Oct 27, 2024•52 min
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 remote di...
Oct 15, 2024•22 min
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 explain ways to get new business in a world where everyone is trying to win business. In this episode, you will hear tips and tricks and other budget-friendly marketing ideas. If you are lookin...
Sep 22, 2024•53 min
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 explain EV Vehicles, the market growth and industry stats, and opportunities for electrical professionals. In this episode we look at sales, numbers, technology, and what the future of electric...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 tackle the question of electricians trying to sell customers service upgrades simply because there is no “SPACE” in their electrical panel. Also, Paul talks about his belief that every electric...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 tackle the question of how supply-side bonding jumpers vs equipment grounding conductors differ. We will address the issues with Code Making Panel 5 and a specific task group that is attempting...
Sep 07, 2024•42 min
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 tackle some tips to ensure you raise the bar as an electrical contractor. We will discuss things that can help you stand out and ensure your success as an electrical contractor. If you are look...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 tackle 12 things that he thinks electrical contractors can do to introduce new business ideas into their business. Helping you increase your income and growth as a contractor is what this episo...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 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 topic covered in this episode is about all the comments on Facebook for a post about HVAC Protection and circuit conductors sizing. The original poster was 100% correct but the following comments made me cri...
Aug 04, 2024•21 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 how to handle electrical inspectors and other issues around electrical inspections. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam p...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 5 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 our Mastering the NEC Course for those not studying for an electrical exam. This is our basic course for anyone wanting advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Th...
Jul 07, 2024•30 min
Understanding the 240-Volt Split-Phase System: A Simple Explanation Electricity can be a complex subject, but we can make it easier to understand with some simple analogies and explanations. One common question is how a 240-volt split-phase system works. Let's break it down step by step, using a seesaw analogy to make it clear. The Basics of a Split-Phase System A split-phase system is often used in homes. It involves two hot wires and a neutral wire, delivering power to houses. Each hot wire ca...
Jul 07, 2024•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 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 E...
Jun 25, 2024•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 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 questi...
Jun 22, 2024•39 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 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 t...
Jun 16, 2024•29 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 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 El...
Jun 16, 2024•47 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 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 t...
Jun 01, 2024•37 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 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-...
May 26, 2024•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 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 theor...
May 20, 2024•35 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 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...
May 05, 2024•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 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 le...
May 01, 2024•23 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 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 th...
Apr 30, 2024•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 questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to find the Horsepower in DC, and Single and Three Phase exam questions that are simply trying to find a horsepower value. As always, podcasts can be hard to follow so ma...
Apr 30, 2024•21 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 how to perform ampere calculations when factors such as Horsepower, Kilowatts, Voltages, Power Factors, and so forth are given in terms of a question on an exam that simply w...
Apr 29, 2024•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 topic covered in this episode is about how to perform Series and Parallel Circuit calculations. In this episode, we will talk about how to find the amps, ohms (resistance), and voltage calculations in combin...
Apr 29, 2024•29 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 to discuss how to perform Parallel Circuit calculations. In this episode, we will talk about how to find the amps, ohms (resistance), and voltage calculations in parallel cir...
Apr 29, 2024•39 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 how to perform Series Circuit calculations. In this episode, we will talk about how to find the amps, ohms (resistance), and voltage calculations in series circuits. No...
Apr 28, 2024•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 questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is how to perform Ohm's law calculations. In this episode, we will discuss finding the amps, ohms (resistance), and voltage calculations. As always, podcasts can be hard to foll...
Apr 28, 2024•30 min
