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Master The NEC - PODCAST

Paul W. Abernathy

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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Monday · 21 min
🎙️ Introducing PodMation : Discover, Promote, Connect & Grow Your Podcast!
🎙️ Episode Description What 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™, an innovative podcast discovery and creator-growth platform...
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October 18 · 55 min
MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E81 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 3
⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | National Electrical Code Expert | Electrical Educator ⏱️ Episode Length: 55 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to Episode 81 of Master The NEC, the podcast where electrical...
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October 18 · 1 hr 23 min
MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E80 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 2
⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | NEC Code Expert | Electrical Educator⏱️ Episode Length: 1 Hour, 23 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to Episode 80 of Master The NEC, where electrical code education meets...
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October 18 · 1 hr 4 min
MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E79 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 1
⚡ 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, the podcast dedicated to helping electricians, electrical contractors,...
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October 3 · 41 min
Times are Changing | 2026 National Electrical Code Courses
The 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 misunderstood concepts in the electrical industry:The difference between...
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September 22 · 23 min
Exciting News - The New 2026 NEC Mastering the NEC is READY!
The 2026 NEC FastTrax Learning Program is a complete 12-month training experience for electricians, inspectors, contractors, instructors, and anyone preparing for an electrical licensing or certification exam. Taught by Paul Abernathy, one of the...
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September 13 · 25 min
HailNerd™ Hail Tracker and Alerts App | Live Hail Risk, Radar and 3-Day Forecast
Know 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 information you can actually use. HailNerd™ helps you monitor hail threats for the...
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September 1 · 36 min
⚡ THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING. ⚡Certified Master Electricians
⚡ **THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING.** ⚡ The **Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® — CMECP®** has always been about helping Master Electricians take their knowledge beyond minimum licensing requirements. Now, CMECP® offers **two distinct...
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August 12 · 1 hr 30 min
The Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current Paths
The 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 GFCI need an equipment grounding conductor to work? What does the...
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August 4 · 43 min
Data Centers, Local Resources, and Government Failure
In 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, and other community resources. While data centers are often blamed for...
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August 2 · 1 hr 39 min
Flat Rate vs. Time and Material: How Electrical Contractors Should Price for Profit
How 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 these two common pricing methods and explains how each can affect...
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August 2 · 1 hr 7 min
10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors
10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors Running a successful electrical contracting business requires more than performing quality electrical work. Contractors must also understand how business expenses, tax deductions,...
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July 23 · 49 min
The AI Data Center Gold Rush: Why Electricians Are Becoming America’s Most Valuable Workers
Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity. In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid expansion of...
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July 23 · 1 hr 12 min
Master The NEC | Episode 70 |How Government Control Could Destroy the Electrical Industry
Could democratic socialism and communism weaken the electrical industry, reduce private investment, eliminate contractor independence, and limit opportunities for electricians to become business owners? In this episode, Paul Abernathy examines how...
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July 6 · 43 min
Master The NEC | Episode 69 | 8 NEC Code Questions on GFCI, Service Disconnects and More
In 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 inspector, plans examiner, contractor, engineer, and electrical code...
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July 6 · 1 hr 7 min
Master The NEC | Episode 68 | 10 Code Questions That Confuse Electricians
In 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, contractor, engineer, and code professional should understand. This episode...
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July 3 · 45 min
Master The NEC | Episode 67 | What has changed in Article 300 from 2023 NEC to 2026 NEC?
This 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 Paul breaks down some of the changes, renumbering, and subtle changes...
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July 2 · 1 hr 10 min
Master The NEC | Episode 66 | What is Different between Article 625 and 624 in 2026 NEC?
This 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 Self-Propelled Power Transfer Systems. In this podcast we will explain the...
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June 28 · 43 min
Master The NEC | Episode 65 | 2026 NEC and 120.6 Noncoincident Loads Finally
This 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 will bring it to life and explain how you would utilize it in an...
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June 28 · 30 min
Master The NEC | Episode 64 | Ok Thomas….Game On and Other News
This 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 someone who has been at the highest level of electrical code training for...
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