Master The NEC - PODCAST

Paul W. Abernathy

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Listen as Nationally Recognized Electrical Code Experts interpret and explain in technical detail the various chapters, sections, parts, and line items of the National Electrical Code. If you struggle with technical jargon then follow me and consider joining our Fast Trax® Family. We have introduced (2) new affordable NEC Learning Programs to teach you the National Electrical Code. Visit our website at https://fasttraxsystem.com for more details.

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826 episodes

Sparky Mafia | So Facebook NEC wannabe, Lets explain the Fast Trax System

Listen as Paul Abernathy explains the Fast Trax "SYSTEM" to folks on Facebook who seems to want to spread lies and misleading information. Fact is, we have always openly stated the Fast Trax System is based on the partnership with Cengage and the use of Charles Millers Illustrated Guide to the NEC. We take the BASE NEC information and built an Exam Prep Course out of it with suplimental education via live wednesday night sessions and with the ability to have access to our CEO Paul Abernathy when needed to explain the NEC in a way folks can understand it. The "SYSTEM" is built around course material no differently than you would in a vocational school where you pay thousands of dollars to attend and use course material written by folks but taught by an educator. The key to learning is the EDUCATOR and how approachable they are. We took a publication and without re-inventing the wheel turn it into an exam prep program that explains disection and how to use NEC references to move in and out of the NEC to gain a better knowledge of the NEC. We have NEVER claimed the course base material was ours in in fact it is evident EVERYTIME you log into the system that it is based on the core material from Charles Millers Illustrated Guide to the NEC. What we do is break it down and suppliment it with our interpretations and commentary both via live zoom meetings and in videos and other avenues. We are ALL taking the information out of the NEC, we are all essentially copying the content from the NEC and then conveying it in ways students will understand. The reason our Fast Trax Program is so success is because it is a PROGRAM with many facets of support all rolled into the material. In other words we dont abandon you along your NEC learning journey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

32m
Mar 27, 2024
So 100A or less - Must you use 60°C ratings

The age-old question is, if my THHN copper conductor is 100A or less or 14 AWG through 1 AWG, must I stay in the 60°C column of Table 310.16? Well, let's talk about it on today's mobile podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

14m
Mar 20, 2024
Sparky Mafia Podcast | How do I deal with haters?

Hey Folks, I get this question all the time about how I deal with haters on the various social media platforms and do they actually "get to me". Well, you will know how I feel about all that by listening to this podcast episode.  Also, when you are truly ready to learn the National Electrical Code and are either taking an electrical exam in your state or simply want to learn the NEC in more detail then you will want to visit me at https://fasttraxsystem.com to learn what it takes to be great at electrical codes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

25m
Mar 16, 2024
Sparky Mafia Podcast | Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas

Greetings Folks, This episode is about getting licensed as an electrician in Texas. Now, the same principles apply in every state for the most part but there is a responsibility to becoming a licensed electrician that we want to make sure all students are aware of. That is taking ownership of recording your experience and getting your qualification documents signed every time you work under a master electrician. When you finally get your hours to take your journeyman electrician exam we got you covered with our Fast Trax Electrical Exam Prep Courses at https://fasttraxsyste.com and you will be finally on your way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

27m
Mar 16, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 165 | Water Piping System Bond, Ground Rods, and CMECP

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is what determines the building metal water piping system versus the water pipe grounding electrode, we also chat about the need for a grounding electrode system, and lastly, we chat about the CMECP program and more from submissions via PaulAbernathy.com. 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

36m
Mar 15, 2024
Master The NEC - Who Is The AHJ Anyway?

There have been lots of questions about AHJ's and their authority that we figured it's time for a podcast. So, why not a Mobile Podcast on the subject. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

18m
Mar 11, 2024
5 Successful Students Today

Today was a GREAT DAY for the Fast Trax Family. We had (5) students reach out today via email, text, messenger, and phone about passing their electrical exam. We are so excited for them. Electrical Exam Prep can be stressful or fun if you make it FUN. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

18m
Mar 07, 2024
LET'S Talk Deposition and Lawyers

LET'S Talk Deposition and Lawyers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

23m
Mar 01, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 164 | Basement GFCI’s, Adjustments and Corrections, and More

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topics covered in this episode is adjustments and corrections on parallel applications, GFCI requirements in the basements, and more from submissions via PaulAbernathy.com. 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

30m
Feb 19, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 163 | Multiple Service Cabinets and Single Water Pipe Riser

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about bonding water pipe systems at a riser and to the electrode systems. 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 visits 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

17m
Feb 19, 2024
Master The NEC - End of an ERA

Sad announcement this morning regarding some of our site features as we streamline our websites. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

17m
Feb 15, 2024
Sparky Mafia Podcast | Let's talk about some 2023 NEC Changes

In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is some changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code. We will look at some of the changes and discuss them. Now, if you like these podcasts let us know and we will do more code-change podcasts for you. Just shout out to support@fasttraxsystem.com and let us know you love it. 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

1h 7m
Feb 10, 2024
Sparky Mafia Podcast | Outlets are a POINT on the Electrical Wiring System

In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about outlets and what they are. There seems to be some confusion about what an outlet is and what a “point” means in the system. Various public inputs seek to change what an outlet is but you only need to read the definition of “Outlet” to know it is a POINT on the wiring system, not specifically a box itself or not a device. It’s the POINT where the wiring system extends to utilization equipment. 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

26m
Feb 10, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 162 | Service Changes and Smoke Alarm Updates?

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is a submitter who wants to know if they upgrade a service and are they required to also update the Smoke Alarms as well. Well, we expand on this topic in his episode. 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 visits https://fasttraxsystem.com https://fasttraxsystem.comfor 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/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

12m
Feb 08, 2024
Sparky Mafia Podcast | 2029 NEC Restructuring Why Now?

Greetings Everyone - Sorry for the audio as I am feeling a bit under the weather today but the show must go on. In this episode, I talk about the reasons for the live stream that is taking place on February 8, 2024, about the upcoming changes to the structure of the National Electrical Code. We are talking about it now because NOW is when the structure is being developed so that it is ready to go for the Public Input stage for the 2029 NEC. In the 2026 NEC, which we are working on right now, a structure matrix will be available so that folks understand what is expected for the next cycle, which would be the 2029 NEC. The time to give yo https://www.youtube.com/c/masterthenecur input is now while it is being developed. Hope you all can join me for the LIVE STREAM on February 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM CT pm at Youtube.com/c/masterthenec https://www.youtube.com/c/masterthenec Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

28m
Feb 08, 2024
Master The NEC - Live Stream Announcement

Hope you all can join me for a special live stream on Feb 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM CT. We will examine the proposed change to the NEC Structure for the 2029 Cycle. So, why look at it NOW? Well, because the NFPA is taking recommended ideas and changes to the structure right now so that in the 2026 Edition an index of the new 2029 structure will be available. Yes, YOU have input on the new structure. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

18m
Feb 07, 2024
Master The NEC - NECA Q of the Day

Listen as Paul responds to the NECA Question of the day. Today's question is about connecting an 8 AWG from breaker to a 12 AWG. This is different than going from a 12 AWG at a breaker to an 8 AWG Conductor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

14m
Feb 06, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 161 | Multifamily Services and Service Disconnects

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about having multiple services to a building and the issue of grouping the service disconnects and unprotected SE cables running through an attic space. 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.

19m
Feb 04, 2024
Let’s Ask Paul | Episode 160 | HVAC Question and Nameplates

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let’s Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com. In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is the small conductor rules in 240.4(D) and why Table 240.4(G) allows you to ignore the small conductor rules for HVAC equipment in parts III, IV, and VI of Article 440. 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 https://fasttraxsystem.comfor 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.

20m
Feb 04, 2024
Master The NEC - Noncoincident Loads

Master The NEC - Noncoincident Loads and 2026 NEC

16m
Jan 29, 2024
Master The NEC - Heading to NEC Meetings

Master The NEC - Heading to NEC Meetings

28m
Jan 20, 2024
Master The NEC - Guns and Concealed Carry

Master The NEC - Guns and Concealed Carry. W

12m
Jan 19, 2024
Master The NEC - Exam Prep 48 Hour Left

How to prepare with 48 hours left until your electrical exam.

14m
Jan 16, 2024
Master The NEC - New Video Series

If you are an avid gun owner you will like this new series.

16m
Jan 12, 2024
Multi wire Branch Circuits and Tik Tok

Multiwire Branch Circuits and Tik Tok

19m
Jan 08, 2024
PPM Butler - Project Management System

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. talks about his PPM Butler Software and how it can be used by any company that manages projects and customers.

14m
Dec 29, 2023
Master The NEC - FLAT RATE PRICING

Master The NEC - FLAT RATE PRICING

8m
Dec 28, 2023
Master The NEC - Transformers

Talking Transformers

17m
Dec 21, 2023
Master The NEC - Morning After

Join Paul for the morning drive and reflection

15m
Dec 19, 2023