ELECTRIFY™ | Electrician Podcast

Paul W. Abernathy

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  1. JAN 30

    Master The NEC | Episode 54 | My Thoughts on Home Inspectors

    This episode is powerful because it focuses on the value of Home Inspectors to the electrician and not just the buyer and/or seller. You may be shocked, pun intended, to learn what Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized electrical expert, thinks about home inspectors and what they bring to the table for electricians. We, as electricians and electrical contractors, are always looking to grow our business, to increase our exposure, and to simply be the best we can be. So, embracing the Home Inspection Industry is very important to an electrical contractor’s success. Yes, I know the actual Electrician likes to bash the stuff in a home inspection report when things are called out that seem frivolous, but at the end of the day, you, the Electrician, are getting paid to either fix the issues or give a detailed explanation of what is acceptable. Once that interaction is done, it’s up to the negotiation between the buyer and seller, and nothing you say in a report, be it the home inspection report or electrical follow-up evaluation, should be biased or one-sided. State the facts, collect your check, and move on.  Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

    33 min
  2. JAN 6

    The Bond and Ground Podcast | E9 | SSBJ vs EGC and How They Differ

    Grounding and Bonding Course – 2023 NEC® Mastery for Electricians The Grounding and Bonding Course at FastTraxSystem.com is the most comprehensive and technically accurate online training program available for mastering electrical grounding and bonding systems under the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC®). This course goes far beyond basic grounding theory. It provides real-world application of Article 250, including a deep technical breakdown of: Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGCs)Supply-Side Bonding Jumpers (SSBJs)Main Bonding JumpersSystem Bonding JumpersGrounded Conductor bondingService vs. feeder groundingSeparately Derived Systems (SDS)Effective ground-fault current pathsBonding of enclosures, raceways, and structural metalSizing rules using Tables 250.122 and 250.102(C)(1)Students learn how and why grounding and bonding rules exist, how fault current flows, and how to properly design and install grounding systems that meet 2023 NEC compliance, improve system safety, and eliminate costly inspection failures. This course is ideal for: Journeyman ElectriciansMaster ElectriciansElectrical InspectorsElectrical EngineersElectrical ContractorsApprentices preparing for licensing exams⚡ What Makes This Course Different Unlike generic grounding classes, this program teaches the engineering logic of fault-current return paths, explains the difference between service-side bonding and load-side grounding, and clearly distinguishes when conductors are classified as SSBJs vs EGCs — a topic that causes massive confusion in the field. You will master: Proper bonding on the line side of the service disconnectCorrect sizing of supply-side bonding jumpersWhen Table 250.122 does and does not applyHow NEC grounding rules interact with overcurrent device operationHow improper bonding leads to dangerous voltage on metal enclosuresBy the end of this course, you will understand grounding and bonding at the same technical level as electrical engineers, inspectors, and code panel members. 🧠 Why This Training Matters Improper grounding and bonding is one of the leading causes of electrical shock hazards, equipment damage, nuisance tripping, and failed inspections. Mastery of grounding and bonding is required for: Safe fault-current operationProper breaker clearingElimination of stray voltageLightning and surge controlReliable electrical system performanceThis course gives you complete command of NEC Article 250 so you can install with confidence and pass inspections on the first attempt. 🎯 Optimized Description: Learn NEC 2023 grounding and bonding. Master EGCs, supply-side bonding jumpers, Article 250, fault current paths, and pass electrical inspections.  🧩 Optimized Short Course Summary: Master electrical grounding and bonding using the 2023 NEC®. Learn Article 250, EGCs, supply-side bonding jumpers, fault-current paths, and inspection-proof installations.  🧱 Primary Keywords grounding and bonding courseNEC grounding and bondingArticle 250 trainingelectrical grounding classequipment grounding conductorsupply-side bonding jumpergrounding for electriciansbonding for electriciansNEC 2023 grounding and bondinghow to size equipment grounding conductorhow to size bonding jumperservice grounding vs feeder groundingeffective ground fault current pathNEC Article 250 explainedelectrical code grounding requirementsgrounding and bonding for inspectorselectrical grounding certification Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

    49 min
  3. JAN 6

    Master The NEC | Episode 50 | Understanding Thermal Severity in Thermography

    Certified Thermal Electrician™ is the most complete thermal imaging certification program built specifically for electricians, electrical inspectors, and electrical contractors. This video is a sample from our program lesson on Understanding Severity in Electrical Thermal Imaging. This professional thermal imaging training teaches you how to safely perform infrared inspections, interpret thermal images using ΔT analysis, apply NFPA 70B & NFPA 70E standards, and write defensible inspection reports that protect both your customer and your license. Whether you are an electrician, master electrician, electrical contractor, facility maintenance technician, or electrical inspector, this course gives you real-world field skills you can apply immediately.  🔧 What You Will Learn ✔ How to properly use thermal cameras for electrical inspections ✔ How to calculate and interpret ΔT (temperature difference) ✔ How to classify findings using the official Green / Yellow / Orange / Red severity system ✔ How to perform thermal inspections on panels, motors, transformers, bus systems, VFDs, and control equipment ✔ How load conditions affect thermal results (I²R heating explained) ✔ How to avoid common thermal imaging mistakes ✔ How to write professional NFPA-compliant inspection reports ✔ How to turn thermal imaging into a profitable service offering 🏗️ Built on Industry Standards This program is aligned with: • NFPA 70B (Electrical Equipment Maintenance) • NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) • NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications • NEC Article 110 & 310 thermal principles 🧑‍🏫 Who This Course Is For • Electricians • Master Electricians • Electrical Contractors • Electrical Inspectors • Facility Maintenance Professionals • Industrial Electricians • Preventive Maintenance Technicians 💼 Why Electricians Need Thermal Imaging Most electrical failures begin as heat. Loose connections, overloads, phase imbalance, and deteriorating components all show early warning signs long before failure occurs. Thermal imaging allows electricians to detect these problems early — preventing fires, outages, downtime, and costly repairs. 🎓 Get Certified Learn more about the Certified Thermal Electrician™ program here: 👉 https://ThermalElectrician.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

    36 min
4.8
out of 5
28 Ratings

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The Electrical Industries FIRST weekly Podcast Series is dedicated to Electricians. Please be sure to visit https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe for a FREE ACCOUNT to listen to all our new podcasts starting March 1, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

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