Master The NEC Podcast

Master The NEC

Listen as Nationally Recognized Electrical Code Experts interpret and explain in technical detail the various chapters, sections, parts and line items of the National Electrical Code.

  • 29 minutes 39 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 175 | How to Find the Amps Using Formulas
    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 wants to know the ampere values of a specific question. 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 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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    29 April 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 174 | Series and Parallel Combination Calculations
    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 combination series and parallel circuits. 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 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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    29 April 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 9 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 173 | Parallel Circuit Formula Calculations
    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 circuits. Now 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 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 plane


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    29 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 2 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 172 | Series Circuit Formula Calculations
    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. Now 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 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 April 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 26 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 171 | Ohms Law Formula’s Explained
    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 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 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 April 2024, 8:06 pm
  • 17 minutes 6 seconds
    Ask Paul | MC Cable vs AC Cable
    Paul explains the key differences in MC Cable vs AC Cable in this short mobile podcast edition.

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    25 April 2024, 12:34 pm
  • 25 minutes 53 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 170 | Optional Method Calculations for All Electric Restaurant
    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 a calculation for an all-electric restaurant. This is something that has been seen on many electrical exams and is a calculation that is very easy if you know the steps. 

    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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    21 April 2024, 7:47 pm
  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 169 | Accounting for EVSE Loads in Calculations 2023 NEC
    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 Electrical Vehicle Charging loads are taken into account in load calculation. We will look at the way the 2023 National Electrical Code gives us new direction as well as looking at what the 2020 NEC said and how it would have been applied before the 2023 NEC.

    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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    21 April 2024, 7:40 pm
  • 22 minutes 46 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 168 | Specific Luminaire Locations – Wet, Damp, Bathtubs, Etc.
    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 locations of luminaries in specific locations, such as wet or damp locations and in proximity to bathtubs and showers. 

    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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    21 April 2024, 7:33 pm
  • 20 minutes 31 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 167 | Reidentification of Grounded Conductors in Multiconductor Cables
    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 reidentification of a conductor in a multiconductor cable for use as the grounded conductor as permitted in 200.6(E) Exception 1. There are folks on social media who are spreading false information as to how this rule is to be applied. So, since Paul Abernathy was in the room when this was being discussed on NFPA Code Making Panel 5, here is Paul’s take on the requirement. 

    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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    21 April 2024, 4:49 pm
  • 43 minutes 29 seconds
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 166 | Receptacles in Islands, Extra Circuits to Garage, and Texas Masters Calcs
    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 change in the 2023 NEC for receptacles at islands and peninsular locations and you can install optional receptacle outlets if you desire. We also talk about running additional branch circuits to a detached structure and what the NEC permits, and lastly what are some of the calculations to consider for a Master Electricians exam, specifically the Texas Master Electrician Exam. 

    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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    21 April 2024, 4:07 pm
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