Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Podcast

Encore Wire Codes & Standards Podcast

Welcome to Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Podcast, with over 40 years of combined technical experience in electrical codes and trade specific product standards, join hosts Paul Abernathy and Kevin Porter as they talk Codes and Standards and of course Encore Wire. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcasts.

Episodes

  1. 03/05/2022

    EV Ready? | Are Engineers, Developers, Builders, and Electrical Contractors Ready for the Electric Vehicle Tomorrow?

    Join Paul Abernathy, Manager of Encore Wire's Codes and Standards and his Co-Host Kevin Porter, Supervisor of Encore Wire's Codes and Standards as they talk EV Ready and what it exactly means for everyone involved. Are you ready? Is your state and local infrastructure ready for the EV PUSH? Well, this is talked about in this episode from Codes and Standards so sit back and enjoy the conversation.

    26 min
  2. Metal-Clad (MC) Cable vs Raceways | Let's Compare the MC Advantages

    01/05/2022

    Metal-Clad (MC) Cable vs Raceways | Let's Compare the MC Advantages

    Join Paul Abernathy and Kevin Porter of Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Division as they talk about Metal-Clad Cable and some of the benefits it can have over traditional raceway systems.

    41 min
  3. Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Pulling Calculation Recommendations - Let's Protect That Wire Folks!

    12/06/2021

    Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Pulling Calculation Recommendations - Let's Protect That Wire Folks!

    Join Paul Abernathy, Manager of Codes and Standards and Kevin Porter, Supervisor of Codes and Standards as they discuss the various pulling calculation recommendations from Encore Wire as well as other industry standards. Paul and Kevin talk about the national electrical code as well as use the free installation guide offered by Encore Wire to assist in doing pull calculations. The ultimate reliability of an electrical system depends on a proper installation and with the case of wire and cable it needs to be installed without potential damage. In this episode you will get many tips on having a successful electrical wire and cable installation.

    32 min
  4. Yes or No - Using Anti-Oxidant Compounds on Aluminum and Copper Conductors

    11/05/2021

    Yes or No - Using Anti-Oxidant Compounds on Aluminum and Copper Conductors

    Join Paul Abernathy, Manager of Codes and Standards and Kevin Porter, Supervisor of Codes and Standards as they talk about the use of anti-oxidant compounds at terminations and the effects of oxidation on both aluminum and copper conductors.

    25 min
  5. Encore Wire Codes and Standards Podcast | Episode 1 | Type NM Cable in Wet Locations Explained

    10/06/2021

    Encore Wire Codes and Standards Podcast | Episode 1 | Type NM Cable in Wet Locations Explained

    Listen as Paul Abernathy and Kevin Porter discuss the National Electrical Code® and other product standards within the discussion of Type NM (nonmetallic-sheathed cable) exposed to moisture and what you can and can't do from a manufacturers perspective. This show will answer those pressing questions on Type NM exposure in buildings under construction that seems to always get asked.

    29 min
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Welcome to Encore Wire's Codes and Standards Podcast, with over 40 years of combined technical experience in electrical codes and trade specific product standards, join hosts Paul Abernathy and Kevin Porter as they talk Codes and Standards and of course Encore Wire. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcasts.

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