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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 297
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Master The NEC | Episode 32 | 5 Tips for Overcoming Buyer Hesitation
In this episode, Paul talks about how to engage with a customer who needs your services but are hesitating on the purchase. They need “a little more time” and so on. Well, in this episode Paul talks …
00:28:46 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Master The NEC | Episode 31 | 5 Tips to Salvage Unhappy Customers
In this episode, Paul talks about how to engage with a customer who may not be happy, for whatever reason, with you and your company while on a service call or other interaction. Listen as Paul expla…
00:30:54 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 211 | Listed Staples, Straps, and Hangers?
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a change that is coming to the 2026 National Electrical Code regarding "listing" requirements for Staples, Straps, a…
00:20:07 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Master Electricians | Go From Good to Great via Certification Programs
Elevate Your Expertise: Become a Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® (CMECP®) Are you a Master Electrician ready to set yourself apart from the competition? The CMECP® program at CMECP.org…
00:45:08 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 210 | Are Wireways Pull Boxes and HVAC’s SCCR Ratings Issue
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about if a metal wireway is used above a panel and interposed between an EMT raceway and a small 18” EMT …
01:02:24 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Master The NEC | Episode 25 | Some 2026 NEC NITMAMS in Vegas
Master The NEC | Episode 25 | First Thoughts of some of the NITMAMS In this episode, Paul talks about some of the 2026 NITMAM (CAMS) that took place in Vegas.
Remember, Successful amending motions mu…
Remember, Successful amending motions mu…
01:09:09 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 209 | Exam Prep Question about Feeder Tap Conductor Sizing
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks it down and how you have to make some assumptions based on the general rules and only answer exam questions as they are p…
00:19:41 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 208 | Wall Spacing Question and Sprinkler Systems and Horns
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about where to find the 2 foot – 4 foot and 5 foot – 12-foot rules for receptacle spacing in the NEC, and why they do not see the 4 foot, or 12 feet mention…
00:28:00 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
The Bond and Ground Podcast | E6 | Understanding 250.148 and Continuity of EGC's
Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy discusses the misunderstanding of how to connect equipment grounding conductors, also known as EGC's in a box when you have multi…
00:43:49 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 207 | Double Insulated Pool Pumps and the Equipotential Bonding Grid
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about wide spread confusion over the last sentence in 680.26(B)(6)(a) regarding the use of a double insulated water pump motor for pool applications in Arti…
00:25:49 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks | In this episode, Paul talks very candid about the issue of failure and the concept of Failure to Achieve that so many up and …
00:26:39 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 206 | Torque Stuff and SER in Raceways
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about torquing and his thoughts on torque values and the changes from calibrated torque tools to now approved method. Paul also answers a question about SER…
00:35:27 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 205 | Tariffs…Tariffs….Tariffs…..Stop Crying !
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about tariffs and my thoughts on them and how it will help America become the greatest nation in the world. AGAIN.
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder…
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder…
00:27:20 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 204 | Panels in Stairwells and EVSE Loads
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about the location allowance of panels in locations such as stairwell areas and about the loads for a service or feeder with regards to EVSE. In fact, this …
00:24:53 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Master The NEC | Episode 22 | Special Alert | License Renewal Seminars Coming to Virginia!!!
In this episode, Paul will announce some new Virginia CE Code Update Seminars coming to Virginia starting in the summer of 2025. These seminars will be “ACTION” packed with NEC Code and Real Works Si…
00:20:07 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Master The NEC | Episode 21 | Where is Voltage Drop Required and what does the IECC Say?
In this episode, Paul will talk about voltage drop and the requirements of VD as provided by Articles 647 and 695. However, what about the mandates in the International Energy Conservation Codes (IEC…
00:33:18 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 203 | Green Insulated Conductor Between Meter and Service?
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on an installation that inspectors are forcing the installation of a green bonding conductor between the meter enclosure and the service equipment. Since a …
00:22:06 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 202 | Artificial Intelligence for the Trade
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on how Artificial Intelligence will be integrated to the contractors and tradesman in the field. In this episode, we dig into why AI Technology is going to …
00:45:33 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 201 | Multiple Feeders & GEC Landing on Service Change
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are ready. Listen as Paul gives them guidance on being yo…
00:21:37 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
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