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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. If you struggle with technical jargon then follow me and consider joining our Fast Trax® Family. We have introduced (2) new affordable NEC Learning Programs to teach you the National Electrical Code. Visit our website at https://fasttraxsystem.com for more details.

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Master The NEC - PODCAST Paul W. Abernathy

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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. If you struggle with technical jargon then follow me and consider joining our Fast Trax® Family. We have introduced (2) new affordable NEC Learning Programs to teach you the National Electrical Code. Visit our website at https://fasttraxsystem.com for more details.

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    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 178| 2023 NEC Optional Method Calculation for Schools 220.86

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 178| 2023 NEC Optional Method Calculation for Schools 220.86

    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 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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    • 22 min
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 177| Transformer Loading and Basic Ampacity Calculations

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 177| Transformer Loading and Basic Ampacity 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 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 that how that takes place. 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 min
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 176 | How to Find the Horsepower Using Formulas

    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 176 | How to Find the Horsepower 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 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 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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    • 21 min
    Ask Paul | Retroactive Code Rules

    Ask Paul | Retroactive Code Rules

    Many people ask if an inspector can force me to redo an install years later when the NEC changes. What can I do.

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    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 175 | How to Find the Amps Using Formulas

    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 min
    Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 174 | Series and Parallel Combination Calculations

    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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Thanks a ton!!!

Man, Paul thanks so much for this great content. I’m listening to my second podcast so far, but am loving it so far. I plan on going for my license in 2021, and I’m sure that this podcast will be a great catalyst towards my success to getting it. Thank you.

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Thanks

Thank y’all good information but I guess it would be Paul (the main guy) my honest opinion you got to shut your flapper when the other dude is talking. I couldn’t hear some of what both of y’all was saying. Just my opinion and it may not bother some others. Otherwise good podcast here

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