Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Motors | Single Motor Branch Circuit Conductors
Sizing branch circuit conductors to single alternating current motors using the national electrical code.
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Jan 1, 20222 min read
What is ahead in 2022
The New Fast Trax® Electrical Code Training Programs
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Introducing ELECTRIFY™ Clothing Brand for Electricians
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Sep 29, 20214 min read
Social Media - Helpful or Hurtful for Education
The social media craze has caused quite a stir in the world of electrical education. However, such a "craze" is not always a good thing...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Aug 12, 20212 min read
So what is this buzz about a Subscription Plan?
Since 2004 I have been providing free electrical training on the internet and have taught tens of thousands of electrical students the in's
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Prepare for Your Master or Journeyman Electrician Test With Online Practice Exams
Pass your Master or Journeyman electrician test the first time with Electrical Code Academy, inc. We offer convenient and easy-to-access ele
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
May 24, 20217 min read
Understanding Ohm's Law Basics
Understanding Ohm's Law and the basic principles of Voltage, Current, Resistance , and Power for Electrical Students.
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Apr 10, 20214 min read
Metal-Clad Cable with Nonmetallic Boxes?
Metal-Clad Cable [Type MC], just as Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable [Type NM-B], are UL/ANSI Listed wring methods being utilized....
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Basic Electrical Math for Electricians - Part 1
Having basic electrical math skills is fundamental to passing your electrical exam. Electrical Exam Preparation and study starts with MATH.
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Electrical Exam Preparation
Are you struggling with how to properly study for your PSI or ICCSAFE electrical exam? Do you find yourself flipping endlessly through...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Feb 10, 20215 min read
Existing Dwelling Units - 220.83
We get a fair number of questions on calculating the loads for an existing dwelling and often the students get lost in the small details.
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Feb 6, 20211 min read
Introducing The Sparky HUB
Press Release - February 6, 2021 Electrical Code Academy, Inc. has launched their own social media platform for electricians and...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Nov 3, 20204 min read
Promises Made - Promises Never Kept Culture
When someone says they "promise" you something you should really think about what they are saying, and ponder deeply how they may be...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Nov 2, 20203 min read
The Electricians Academy - Post Licensure Education for Electrical Students
One of the most rewarding accomplishments in my career was the day I earned my Journeyman Electrician license. I remember that day like...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Electrical Exam Preparation
It may be no shock (pun intended) to many electrical professionals that the electrical construction industry is about ready to hit a BOOM...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Ground Fault Detection and Solidly Connected Transfer Switches
Ground Fault Detection and Solidly Connected Transfer Switches Designing electrical systems utilizing emergency stand-by systems, legally...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Jan 15, 201910 min read
The Stagnant Mind - Pull Box Calculations and Closed Minds Collide
One of the most rewarding feeling in life, as a future tradesman, is when you study real hard, stay up late for months reading countless...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Dec 14, 20182 min read
Understanding Section 310.15(B)(3)(c)
In the 2017 National Electrical Code®, raceways or cables installed on rooftops are now mandated to be installed 23 mm (⅞ in.) above the...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Dec 14, 20184 min read
Understanding Section 210.71(A) & (B) Published on April 8, 2018
One of the most misunderstood additions to the 2017 National Electrical Code® [NEC®] is the new requirements for receptacle outlets in...
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Paul W Abernathy, CMECP®
Dec 14, 20184 min read
Understanding Environmental Air Spaces and Section 300.22(C) and Type MC Cable.
Is Metal-Clad Cable “Plenum” Rated? NEC Section 300.21 provides clarification to the intend of why the concern about ratings of raceways...
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