Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

Welcome to Ask Paul the podcast where nationally recognized electrical code experts answer your electrical code-related questions on a weekly podcast. Join us as we answer questions submitted on the www.PaulAbernathy.com website. Get answers from National Electrical Code Panel Members who give their own opinions to answering NEC-related questions.

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Average duration: 28 minutes
Episodes: 297
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Let's Ask Paul | Episode 37 | Supplemental Electrodes Explained

Listen as Paul Abernathy receives a question about which electrodes are required to be supplemented in the National Electrical Code. This is a great podcast for learning the rules of supplemental gro…

00:26:55 | Sat 15 Jan 2022

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 36 | 310.12 Explained as requested on Ask Paul

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the application and use of 310.12 in the 2020 National Electrical Code as requested on PaulAbernathy.com by a valued listener to the show. Join Paul for a great epis…

00:35:01 | Sat 15 Jan 2022

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 35 | 210.12(D), Double Lugging, and Electrical Inspector Advice

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally renowned expert on the National Electrical Code answers more questions submitted via the Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. Today's episode answers three…

00:34:07 | Mon 03 Jan 2022

Let's Ask Paul | Special Episode | Explaining the Fast Trax® System Question

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. explains the new Fast Trax® System and how it will change in 2022. Paul was asked to explain how it will change and what th…

00:40:39 | Wed 29 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 34 | AFCI Receptacles and Bedrooms Question

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers a question submitted via the PaulAbernathy.com portal. Today's question is centered around AFCI Protection in the receptacle form and bedrooms. Also, the submitter as…

00:34:34 | Wed 29 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 33 | Can you explain 230.40 Exceptions

Listen as Paul Abernathy receives and answers another question submitted via PaulAbernathy.com. Today's podcast is explaining the exceptions found in 230.40 which pertain to the ability to have multi…

00:31:47 | Fri 24 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 32 | NM-B in a Raceway in Unfinished Basement

Listen as Paul Abernathy answers a question submitted via PaulAbernathy.com about running NM-B in a raceway in an unfinished basement. Listen as Paul explains.

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00:18:49 | Tue 21 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 31 | What did I use to bore under sidewalks - TIPS

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and Master Electrician for over 32 years answers another submitters question on Ask Paul via www.PaulAbernathy.com

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00:27:42 | Mon 20 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 30 | Supply-Side Objectionable Current and Concerns

Join Paul Abernathy on this episode of Ask Paul where he tackles a long question about supply-side bonding and the potential for objectionable currents. Should be a great episode.

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00:41:30 | Sat 18 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 29 | Manual Transfer Switch and 705.11 Question

Join Paul Abernathy as he answers a question submitted on what happens when you install a manual transfer switch between the meter and the service disconnection means as well as a discussion on the c…

00:45:48 | Sun 12 Dec 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 28 | Metal plates or sleeves for MC Cable in Metal Studs?

Join Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. as he answers a question submitted to Let's Ask Paul through the portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul answers t…

00:30:24 | Thu 25 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 27 | Understanding Receptacle Ratings for 15 and 20 Amp Circuits

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question on receptacle ratings and branch circuits as they pertain to 15 and 20 amp rated circuits.

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00:15:30 | Tue 23 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 26 | Calculating Minimum General Use Lighting and Receptacle Branch Circuits

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question submitted on PaulAbernathy.com regarding how to calculate the minimum circuits required for the general u…

00:11:58 | Tue 23 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 25 | Pull Box and Junction Box Calculation Overview

Join Paul as he answers a question from a listener on Pull Box Calculations and how to apply the calculations.

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00:31:35 | Tue 23 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 24 | Let's Settle The Box Cover Debate - Are They Required?

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answer a question submitted via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. The question submitted is asking for the…

00:21:42 | Sat 13 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 23 | So Your Code Knowledge is Good - But Need More Tips!

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a submitted electrical question via the Let's Ask Paul Portal at www.PaulAbernathy.com. This question in today's epi…

00:31:29 | Sat 13 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 22 | Old Homes with No Equipment Grounding Conductors

Listen as Paul Abernathy, Founder, and CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. answers a question submitted to Let's Ask Paul via www.PaulAbernthy.com about how to add protection to receptacles and user…

00:41:54 | Sat 13 Nov 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 21 | Someone asks an exam question and if GFCI and AFCI exists for whole house

Listen as Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized expert on the National Electrical Code answers questions that have been submitted via Ask Paul, the portal for anyone to ask electrical-related quest…

00:18:27 | Sun 31 Oct 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 20 | Raceways Supporting Cables & GFCI's and MIniSplits

00:29:22 | Sun 31 Oct 2021

Let's Ask Paul | Episode 19 | Explain The Types of Bonding Jumpers

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the types of bonding jumpers and the practical difference in each of them in this week's submitted question.

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00:38:22 | Fri 15 Oct 2021

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