About this episode

Paul Abernathy discusses a challenge to an individual claiming expertise in electrical engineering and shares insights on the National Electrical Code.

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 nearly 40 years there is always “That One Guy” so I guess that guy is Thomas. Well, we have issued an OPEN CHALLENGE to “Thomas” and clearly we have provided our email address at info@electricalcodeacademy.com so we can coordinate the LIVE STREAM and see what “Thomas” knows in terms of the NEC. Nope, I only debate what I am an expert on and that is the National Electrical Code and Manufacturer Listings per ASTM, UL, and NEMA where necessary. So, if “Thomas” wants to debate electrical engineering theory then he will need to take his comments somewhere else, I am an NEC guy and always have been. Also we talk about Stack Caddy a little bit as well so join us for this quick podcast. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and…

People in this episode

Host: Paul W. Abernathy

Topics covered

• National Electrical Code
• electrical engineering
• debate
• electrical training
• Stack Caddy

Keywords

• NEC
• electrical code
• engineering theory
• electrical training
• Stack Caddy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Electrical Code Academy, Inc., ASTM, UL, NEMA

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