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by Paul W. Abernathy
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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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- NiteNerds™ — The Future of Permanent Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Is Here! · 31 minNiteNerds™ — The Future of Permanent Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Is Here! What if your home could look absolutely stunning every night of the year—with the touch of a button?…
- 🎙️Introducing PodMation™: Discover, Promote, Connect & Grow Your Podcast! · 21 min🎙️ Episode DescriptionWhat if your podcast could do more than simply exist online? What if it had more opportunities to be discovered, promoted, and shared?Welcome to PodMation™…
- MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E81 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 3 · 55 min⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | National Electrical Code Expert | Electrical Educator ⏱️ Episode Length: 55 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS…
- MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E80 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 2 · 1 h 23 min⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | NEC Code Expert | Electrical Educator⏱️ Episode Length: 1 Hour, 23 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome…
- MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E79 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 1 · 1 h 4 min⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | NEC Code Expert | Electrical Educator ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to another episode of Master The NEC…
- 2026 National Electrical Code | Times are Changing Rapidly · 41 minThe National Electrical Code is a minimum standard — but what does that actually mean?In this episode of Master The NEC, Paul Abernathy takes a deeper look at one of the most…
- Exciting News | The 2026 NEC Mastering the NEC Learning Series is Ready! · 23 minThe 2026 NEC FastTrax Learning Program is a complete 12-month training experience for electricians, inspectors, contractors, instructors, and anyone preparing for an electrical…
- HailNerd™ Hail Tracker and Alerts App | Live Hail Risk, Radar and 3-Day Forecast · 25 minKnow your hail risk before the storm hits with HailNerd™ — a hail tracker and severe weather alert app designed to turn complicated weather data into clear, actionable…
- ⚡ THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING. ⚡Certified Master Electricians · 36 min⚡ **THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING.** ⚡ The **Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® — CMECP®** has always been about helping Master Electricians take their knowledge…
- The Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current Paths · 1 h 30 minThe Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current PathsThere may be more misconceptions about GFCIs than almost any other electrical safety device. Does a…
- Data Centers, Local Resources, and Government Failure · 44 minIn this episode, I examine the rapid expansion of data centers and the pressure they can place on local electrical infrastructure, water supplies, land use, tax policy, housing…
- Flat Rate vs. Time and Material: How Electrical Contractors Should Price for Profit · 1 h 39 minHow should a small electrical contractor charge for service work: flat-rate pricing or time and material? In this episode, Paul Abernathy breaks down the differences between…
- 10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors Running a successful electrical contracting business requires more than · 1 h 7 min10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors Running a successful electrical contracting business requires more than performing quality electrical work…
- The AI Data Center Gold Rush: Why Electricians Are Becoming America’s Most Valuable Workers · 49 minArtificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity…
- The Socialist Short Circuit: How Government Control Could Destroy the Electrical Industry · 1 h 12 minCould democratic socialism and communism weaken the electrical industry, reduce private investment, eliminate contractor independence, and limit opportunities for electricians to…
- Master The NEC | Episode 69 | 8 NEC Code Questions on GFCI, Service Disconnects and More · 43 minIn this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we continue our practical breakdown of important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical…
- Master The NEC | Episode 68 | 10 Code Questions That Confuse Electricians · 1 h 7 minIn this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we break down important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical inspector, plans examiner…
- Master The NEC | Episode 67 | What has changed in Article 300 from 2023 NEC to 2026 NEC? · 45 minThis episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and the major changes in Article 300 from the 2023 NEC to the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. Listen as…
- Master The NEC | Episode 66 | What is Different between Article 625 and 624 in 2026 NEC? · 1 h 10 minThis episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and the major differences in Article 625 for Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System and Article 624 for Electric…
- Master The NEC | Episode 65 | 2026 NEC and 120.6 Noncoincident Loads Finally · 43 minThis episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and how finally 120.6, which was previously 220.60, is not clean and straight to the point. In this little podcast we…
- Master The NEC | Episode 64 | Ok Thomas….Game On and Other News · 30 minThis episode we talk about some Wannabe “Engineer” who claims they are “The Electrical Expert” and wants to talk engineering theory with an NEC Guy. Yep, you guessed it, as…
- Master The NEC | Episode 63 | What the Heck is Stack Caddy? · 36 minThis episode will introduce you to what is happening at ECA, Inc. and also tell you about our latest product line of Stackable Modular Storage Systems known as Stack Caddy™ as…
- Master The NEC | Episode 62 | So What’s the EC and M Articles About? · 32 minThis episode is what the upcoming articles that will be featured in EC and M Magazine starting in July 2026 and why Electrical Inspectors and Electricians will want to read it…
- Master The NEC | Episode 61 | NECCHAT.COM and Some Let's Ask Paul · 42 minThis episode is powerful because we introduced a free course on NECCHAT.com for Mastering Conductor Ampacity. The new social forum is designed for apprentices and electricians to…
- Master The NEC | Episode 60 | Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and EC & M Magazine Unite · 36 minBig news is coming from Electrical Code Academy, Inc. In this episode, Paul Abernathy shares the recent agreement between Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and EC&M Magazine, where…
- Master The NEC | Episode 59 | Never Give Up: Ace Your Electrical Exam With the Right Study Plan · 26 minIn this motivational episode, we explore why persistence and preparation are the keys to passing your electrical exam. Too many aspiring electricians fail because they either…
- Master The NEC | Episode 58 | A Few Code Questions and What’s Happening Now · 57 minThis episode is powerful because it addresses a question posed via the Let’s Ask Paul Portal at https://FastTraxSystem.com. Today’s questions are about using a 15A Receptacle on…
- Master The NEC | Episode 57 | Reviewing a NECA Question of the Day · 23 minThis episode is powerful because it focuses on a question presented to NECA as a Question of the Day. Listen as Paul explains the use of PVC on a fuel dispensing pump, and its…
- When the Dream Needs a Day Job: Turning a Failing Business Into a Side Hustle · 1 h 2 minIn this episode, we tackle one of the hardest truths in entrepreneurship—knowing when a business isn’t ready to stand on its own. Too many people pour thousands of dollars, years…
- Master The NEC | Episode 55 | Burning Bridges in the Electrical Industry · 47 minIn today’s connected world, burning bridges in the electrical industry can cost you far more than you realize. In this episode, The Electrical Guru dives into the real-world…
- Master The NEC | Episode 54 | My Thoughts on Home Inspectors · 33 minThis 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…
- Master The NEC | Episode 53 | Do Your Service Techs have Soft Skills? · 38 minThis episode is powerful because it focuses on the importance of soft skills, such as communication and conflict mitigation, that all service employees need to be trained to…
- Master The NEC | Episode 52 | Being the Best Electrician Will NOT Make You Successful · 44 min🧠 Being the best electrician in the world does not make you the best electrical contractor — and it definitely does not guarantee business success. In this episode, Paul…
- Master The NEC | Episode 51 | Overview of Electrically Safe Condition · 32 minThis episode is powerful because it provides an overview of a critical concept: effectively removing electrical power from a circuit or equipment and restoring it to an…
- Master The NEC | Episode 50 | Understanding Thermal Severity in Thermography · 36 minCertified Thermal Electrician™ is the most complete thermal imaging certification program built specifically for electricians, electrical inspectors, and electrical contractors…
- Master The NEC | Episode 49 | Why Calculators Matter for Thermal Electricians · 37 minThis episode is powerful because it focuses on the free thermal imaging calculators we have at ThermalElectrician.com and how they can be useful to anyone who is using a thermal…
- Master The NEC | Episode 48 | Thermal Imaging is full of Misconceptions · 55 minThis episode is powerful because it focuses on when untrained thermography experts peddle fear instead of facts to gain customers. In fact, in this episode, we talk about a few…
- Master The NEC | Episode 47 | Charging What You’re Worth Without Fear · 41 minThis episode is powerful because pricing is the #1 issue that destroys contractor profitability, confidence, and scalability. Episode 47 positions YOU to become the authority who…
- Master The NEC | Episode 46 | Why Most Contractors Plateau and Break Through · 34 minIn this episode, Paul talks about that famous plateau that many contractors experience as they attempt to grow their business. It’s not just a mental block; it is a real…
- Master The NEC | Episode 45 | The Contractor’s Blueprint for Repeat Business · 36 minIn this episode, Paul discusses the importance of building a strong relationship with your customer from the outset, enabling the cash cow to flourish and ultimately drive…
- Master The NEC | Episode 44 | The Best Ai for Contractors · 11 minIn this episode, Paul talks about how important it is to have NEC and other construction standards readily available when doing installations or inspections. In fact, making sure…
- Why Every Electrical Contractor Needs a Thermal Imaging Camera and Course · 1 h 1 minWhy Every Electrical Contractor Needs a Thermal Imaging Camera — And How It Will Transform Your Service Business. Learn more about our certification program at…
- Master The NEC | Episode 42 | Ampacity of Conductors Explained · 1 h 42 minIn this episode, Paul talks about how to determine the ampacity of single insulated conductors, such as THHN, when applying ampacity given in Table 310.16 and how to apply…
- Master The NEC | Episode 41| Preparing for an Electrician Exam Properly · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, Paul talks about how to prepare for an electrician exam the correct way. In this episode, Paul will explain how to help have a higher rate of success on an…
- Master The NEC | Episode 40 | A Big Partnership is Coming! · 33 minIn this episode, Paul talks about a massive announcement and industry-leading partnership between one of the largest manufacturers of thermal imaging products and Electrical Code…
- Master The NEC | E39 | Using QR Codes and Online Reviews to Supercharge Local Business. · 49 minHey folks, it’s Paul Abernathy — The Electrical Guru from the Master The NEC Podcast. You want more local business without paying for ads? Here’s the trick — get your customers…
- Master The NEC | E38 | The Price Isn’t the Problem — You Are: How to Confidently Charge What You’re Worth · 41 minWelcome to the Master The NEC Podcast, where we go beyond code to talk business, professionalism, and mindset for electricians who want to master more than just conductors. I’m…
- Master The NEC | E37 | 10 Top Negotiation Skills Electrical Contractor Should Master · 1 h 6 minWelcome to the Master The NEC Podcast, the show where we don’t just talk theory — we talk truth about the National Electrical Code, real-world installations, and what it actually…
- Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 213 | Will AI Take My Job? | Message To NFPA · 38 minIn this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it will affect the Trades in the future…
- Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 212 | So You Wanna Be an Electrician? · 49 minIn this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul talks about 5 steps that must be achieved to become an electrician, regardless of the state you are located…
