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Do Breakers Put Out Power? Common Misconceptions
Have you ever wondered HOW breakers actually put out power? The interesting fact is that they don’t actually put out power and this i...
Let’s Talk About COMBINATION Circuits: Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power
We have talked about series and parallel circuits. But have you ever wondered how a series circuit works or what it even is? In today...
Let’s Talk About SERIES Circuits: Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power
When it comes to confusing terms of the trade, series circuits are definitely among them. Many commercial electricians and wiremen mi...
Let’s Talk About PARALLEL Circuits: Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power
Discovering the difference between Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits, and Combination Series-Parallel Circuits can be confusing for...
Understanding Blueprints: Electrical Symbols Explained
When we are starting to learn to read blueprints (and even after we know how really!), learning what all the symbols stand for can be...
Blueprints Deciphered: How to Read Commercial Plans (For Electricians)
If it weren’t for drawings, most of us in the construction industry wouldn’t have as much of a grasp on exactly what we were to build...
Blueprints Deciphered: How to Read Residential Plans (For Electricians)
Most of us in the industry know that in order for us to build something, we must have blueprints to understand exactly WHAT is needed...
Shall I Use 15A or 20A Receptacles on a 20A circuit per 2023 NEC 210.21(B) ?
Shall I Use 15A or 20A Receptacles on a 20A circuit per 2023 NEC 210.21(B) ?
IDEAL How To Use a Hand Conduit Bender
In this video I will step you through all the basic bends using a IDEAL Hand Conduit Bender.
How to Bend a 4 Point Saddle in Conduit
Conduit bending and installation is an art that takes considerable practice. When it comes to bending conduit, the 4-point saddle is...
Sub Panels Explained – Why are neutral and ground separated?
How do sub panels work, how are sub panels wired, why are neutral and ground separated, what happens during a ground fault, what happ...
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Grounding Electrode System, NEC 2020 – [690.47], (9min:30sec)
How do you properly ground a building’s solar photovoltaic (PV) system? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Take a moment to re...
2023 240.24 Location (of Overcurrent Devices) in/on the Premises
Overcurrent devices are not allowed in bathrooms, and opening cabinets with a tool is now permitted(!).
2020 National Electrical Code – 90.8 and 90.9
Watch as Paul Abernathy as he explains Article 90, sections 90.8 Wiring Planning, and 90.9 Units of Measurement
2020 National Electrical Code – Section 90.6 and 90.7
Watch as Paul Abernathy explains Article 90, sections 90.6 Formal Interpretation, and 90.7 Examination of Equipment for Safety.
2020 National Electrical Code – 90.3, 90.4, and 90.5
Join us as Paul Abernathy explains Article 90, sections 90.3 Code Arrangement, 90.4 Enforcement, and 90.5 Mandatory Rules & Permi...