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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code

by Paul W. Abernathy

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. 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/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

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1
When the Dream Needs a Day Job: Turning a Failing Business Into a Side Hustle
1:02:02 Mar 10, 2026
2
Master The NEC | Episode 55 | Burning Bridges in the Electrical Industry
47:07 Feb 21, 2026
3
Master The NEC | Episode 54 | My Thoughts on Home Inspectors
32:54 Jan 30, 2026
4
Master The NEC | Episode 53 | Do Your Service Techs have Soft Skills?
37:39 Jan 15, 2026
5
Master The NEC | Episode 52 | Being the Best Electrician Will NOT Make You Successful
43:34 Jan 15, 2026
6
Master The NEC | Episode 51 | Overview of Electrically Safe Condition
31:59 Jan 15, 2026
7
Master The NEC | Episode 50 | Understanding Thermal Severity in Thermography
35:37 Jan 6, 2026
8
Master The NEC | Episode 49 | Why Calculators Matter for Thermal Electricians
36:59 Dec 24, 2025
9
Master The NEC | Episode 48 | Thermal Imaging is full of Misconceptions
54:42 Dec 13, 2025
10
Master The NEC | Episode 47 | Charging What You’re Worth Without Fear
41:13 Dec 12, 2025
11
Master The NEC | Episode 46 | Why Most Contractors Plateau and Break Through
34:25 Dec 11, 2025
12
Master The NEC | Episode 45 | The Contractor’s Blueprint for Repeat Business
35:56 Dec 10, 2025
13
Master The NEC | Episode 44 | The Best Ai for Contractors
10:47 Dec 9, 2025
14
Why Every Electrical Contractor Needs a Thermal Imaging Camera and Course
1:01:52 Nov 30, 2025
15
Master The NEC | Episode 42 | Ampacity of Conductors Explained
1:42:46 Nov 30, 2025
16
Master The NEC | Episode 41| Preparing for an Electrician Exam Properly
1:00:27 Nov 29, 2025
17
Master The NEC | Episode 40 | A Big Partnership is Coming!
33:17 Nov 23, 2025
18
Master The NEC | E39 | Using QR Codes and Online Reviews to Supercharge Local Business.
48:48 Nov 9, 2025
19
Master The NEC | E38 | The Price Isn’t the Problem — You Are: How to Confidently Charge What You’re Worth
40:45 Nov 9, 2025
20
Master The NEC | E37 | 10 Top Negotiation Skills Electrical Contractor Should Master
1:06:45 Nov 9, 2025
21
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 213 | Will AI Take My Job? | Message To NFPA
38:27 Nov 7, 2025
22
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 212 | So You Wanna Be an Electrician?
49:07 Oct 10, 2025
23
Master The NEC | Episode 36 | 2026 NEC Change about 250.122 for EGC’s
55:34 Oct 9, 2025
24
Master The NEC | Episode 35 | Let’s Explain 210.70 for the 2026 NEC
31:08 Oct 8, 2025
25
Master The NEC | Episode 34 | First Looks at the 2026 NEC Structure
58:58 Oct 5, 2025
26
Master The NEC | Episode 33 | Working Clearance for Transformers?
19:30 Sep 24, 2025
27
Episode 297 - Ask Paul | National Electrical Code
25:39 Sep 13, 2025
28
Master The NEC | Episode 32 | 5 Tips for Overcoming Buyer Hesitation
28:46 Aug 28, 2025
29
Master The NEC | Episode 31 | 5 Tips to Salvage Unhappy Customers
30:54 Aug 28, 2025
30
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 211 | Listed Staples, Straps, and Hangers?
20:07 Aug 23, 2025
31
Master Electricians | Go From Good to Great via Certification Programs
45:08 Jul 26, 2025
32
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 210 | Are Wireways Pull Boxes and HVAC’s SCCR Ratings Issue
1:02:24 Jul 15, 2025
33
Master The NEC | Episode 25 | Some 2026 NEC NITMAMS in Vegas
1:09:09 Jun 22, 2025
34
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 209 | Exam Prep Question about Feeder Tap Conductor Sizing
19:41 Jun 22, 2025
35
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 208 | Wall Spacing Question and Sprinkler Systems and Horns
28:00 Jun 15, 2025
36
The Bond and Ground Podcast | E6 | Understanding 250.148 and Continuity of EGC's
43:49 Jun 14, 2025
37
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 207 | Double Insulated Pool Pumps and the Equipotential Bonding Grid
25:49 May 30, 2025
38
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks
26:39 May 27, 2025
39
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 206 | Torque Stuff and SER in Raceways
35:27 Apr 9, 2025
40
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 205 | Tariffs…Tariffs….Tariffs…..Stop Crying !
27:20 Apr 9, 2025
41
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 204 | Panels in Stairwells and EVSE Loads
24:53 Mar 7, 2025
42
Master The NEC | Episode 22 | Special Alert | License Renewal Seminars Coming to Virginia!!!
20:07 Mar 7, 2025
43
Master The NEC | Episode 21 | Where is Voltage Drop Required and what does the IECC Say?
33:18 Feb 21, 2025
44
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 203 | Green Insulated Conductor Between Meter and Service?
22:06 Feb 19, 2025
45
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 202 | Artificial Intelligence for the Trade
45:33 Feb 15, 2025
46
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 201 | Multiple Feeders & GEC Landing on Service Change
21:37 Jan 24, 2025
47
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 200 | They say you are too young to be the BOSS?
29:54 Jan 24, 2025
48
Master The NEC | Episode 18 | Engaging Disgruntled Customers and Winning
1:13:37 Jan 19, 2025
49
Master The NEC | Episode 17 | Grassroots marketing Concepts for Contractors
1:20:35 Jan 19, 2025
50
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 199 | Question about sizing the GEC Common Conductor
42:14 Jan 16, 2025
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