Ask Paul | National Electrical Code
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Ask Paul | National Electrical Code
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...
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Master The NEC | Episode 48 | Thermal Imaging is full of Misconceptions
This episode is powerful because it focuses on when untrained thermography experts peddle fear instead of facts to gain customers. In fact, in this ep...
Master The NEC | Episode 47 | Charging What You’re Worth Without Fear
This episode is powerful because pricing is the #1 issue that destroys contractor profitability, confidence, and scalability. Episode 47 positions YOU...
Master The NEC | Episode 46 | Why Most Contractors Plateau and Break Through
In 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...
Master The NEC | Episode 45 | The Contractor’s Blueprint for Repeat Business
In this episode, Paul discusses the importance of building a strong relationship with your customer from the outset, enabling the cash cow to flourish...
Master The NEC | Episode 44 | The Best Ai for Contractors
In this episode, Paul talks about how important it is to have NEC and other construction standards readily available when doing installations or inspe...
Why Every Electrical Contractor Needs a Thermal Imaging Camera and Course
Why Every Electrical Contractor Needs a Thermal Imaging Camera — And How It Will Transform Your Service Business. Learn more about our certification p...
Master The NEC | Episode 42 | Ampacity of Conductors Explained
In this episode, Paul talks about how to determine the ampacity of single insulated conductors, such as THHN, when applying ampacity given in Table 31...
Master The NEC | Episode 41| Preparing for an Electrician Exam Properly
In 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...
Master The NEC | Episode 40 | A Big Partnership is Coming!
In this episode, Paul talks about a massive announcement and industry-leading partnership between one of the largest manufacturers of thermal imaging...
Master The NEC | E39 | Using QR Codes and Online Reviews to Supercharge Local Business.
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Master The NEC | E38 | The Price Isn’t the Problem — You Are: How to Confidently Charge What You’re Worth
Welcome to the Master The NEC Podcast, where we go beyond code to talk business, professionalism, and mindset for electricians who want to master more...
Master The NEC | E37 | 10 Top Negotiation Skills Electrical Contractor Should Master
Welcome 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 install...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 213 | Will AI Take My Job? | Message To NFPA
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it will affec...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 212 | So You Wanna Be an Electrician?
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul talks about 5 steps that must be achieved to become an electrician, regardless...
Master The NEC | Episode 36 | 2026 NEC Change about 250.122 for EGC’s
In this episode, Paul talks about 250.122 and how the EGC will be sized per the 2026 National Electrical Code. While I do not like this change, I will...
Master The NEC | Episode 35 | Let’s Explain 210.70 for the 2026 NEC
In this episode, Paul talks about 210.70 in terms of Lighting Outlets. We will talk about where the “battery” backup aspect of the NEC disappeared to....
Master The NEC | Episode 34 | First Looks at the 2026 NEC Structure
In this episode, Paul talks about the new structure of the 2026 National Electrical Code. To begin any journey into the NEC we have to look at the str...
Master The NEC | Episode 33 | Working Clearance for Transformers?
In this episode, Paul talks about working clearance and chimes in on the debate about the requirement for working clearance and if it’s even required...
Master The NEC | Episode 32 | 5 Tips for Overcoming Buyer Hesitation
In this episode, Paul talks about how to engage with a customer who needs your services but are hesitating on the purchase. They need “a little more t...
Master The NEC | Episode 31 | 5 Tips to Salvage Unhappy Customers
In this episode, Paul talks about how to engage with a customer who may not be happy, for whatever reason, with you and your company while on a servic...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 211 | Listed Staples, Straps, and Hangers?
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a change that is coming to the 2026 National Electrical Code regard...
Master Electricians | Go From Good to Great via Certification Programs
Elevate Your Expertise: Become a Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® (CMECP®) Are you a Master Electrician ready to set yourself apart from...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 210 | Are Wireways Pull Boxes and HVAC’s SCCR Ratings Issue
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks down a question about if a metal wireway is used above a panel and inter...
Master The NEC | Episode 25 | Some 2026 NEC NITMAMS in Vegas
Master The NEC | Episode 25 | First Thoughts of some of the NITMAMS In this episode, Paul talks about some of the 2026 NITMAM (CAMS) that took place i...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 209 | Exam Prep Question about Feeder Tap Conductor Sizing
In this episode, Paul was asked the following question. Listen as Paul breaks it down and how you have to make some assumptions based on the general r...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 208 | Wall Spacing Question and Sprinkler Systems and Horns
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about where to find the 2 foot – 4 foot and 5 foot – 12-foot rules for receptacle spacing in the NEC, and w...
The Bond and Ground Podcast | E6 | Understanding 250.148 and Continuity of EGC's
Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy discusses the misunderstanding of how to connect equipment grounding conductors,...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 207 | Double Insulated Pool Pumps and the Equipotential Bonding Grid
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about wide spread confusion over the last sentence in 680.26(B)(6)(a) regarding the use of a double insulat...
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks
Master The NEC Podcast | Episode 24 | Failure to Achieve Mental Blocks | In this episode, Paul talks very candid about the issue of failure and the c...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 206 | Torque Stuff and SER in Raceways
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about torquing and his thoughts on torque values and the changes from calibrated torque tools to now approv...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 205 | Tariffs…Tariffs….Tariffs…..Stop Crying !
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about tariffs and my thoughts on them and how it will help America become the greatest nation in the world....
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 204 | Panels in Stairwells and EVSE Loads
In this episode, Paul was asked a question about the location allowance of panels in locations such as stairwell areas and about the loads for a servi...
Master The NEC | Episode 22 | Special Alert | License Renewal Seminars Coming to Virginia!!!
In this episode, Paul will announce some new Virginia CE Code Update Seminars coming to Virginia starting in the summer of 2025. These seminars will b...
Master The NEC | Episode 21 | Where is Voltage Drop Required and what does the IECC Say?
In this episode, Paul will talk about voltage drop and the requirements of VD as provided by Articles 647 and 695. However, what about the mandates in...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 203 | Green Insulated Conductor Between Meter and Service?
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on an installation that inspectors are forcing the installation of a green bonding conductor between the me...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 202 | Artificial Intelligence for the Trade
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on how Artificial Intelligence will be integrated to the contractors and tradesman in the field. In this ep...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 201 | Multiple Feeders & GEC Landing on Service Change
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are read...
Let’s Ask Paul Podcast | Episode 200 | They say you are too young to be the BOSS?
In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are read...
Master The NEC | Episode 18 | Engaging Disgruntled Customers and Winning
In this episode, Paul will talk about dealing with customers who are disgruntled or simply problematic. We show you how to turn it around and earn a g...
Master The NEC | Episode 17 | Grassroots marketing Concepts for Contractors
In this episode, Paul will talk about the various methods to grassroots marketing to help grow your business and the things to think about in terms of...