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Code Talk
by Frank Seiler
The concise podcast to help you get to know the National Electrical Code.
Episodes
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Episode 38 - Contents of Article 310: Conductors for General Use
Today we explore one of the most used Articles: 310 Conductors for General Use. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and…
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Article 305 - Wiring Methods over 1000V AC, 1500V DC
Today we cover the first half of Article 305 - Wiring Methods that apply over 1000V AC or 1500V DC. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at...
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Episode 36: Wrapping Up Article 300 - Wiring Methods
Today we cover the first half of Article 300 - Wiring Methods and the fundamental requirements that are common to most installations. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the…
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Episode 35: Intro to Article 300 - Wiring Methods
Today we cover the first half of Article 300 - Wiring Methods and the fundamental requirements that are common to most installations. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the…
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Code Talk: Monthly Q&A Episode 2 (GFCI & AFCI)
National Electrical Code Questions and answers - a monthly feature from listener submitted questions to help you get to know the NEC better. This episode focuses on AFCI and GFCI protection, hopefully dispels some myths and gets us on track to correct usage. AFCI page by NEMA (National Electrical...
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Episode 34 - Article 242 Overvoltage Protection
Surge arrestors are commonplace. But where are they required and what are the different types? Article 242 Overvoltage protection gives all the details. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture...
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Episode 33: Tail end of Grounding and Bonding - The wrapup
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at some final considerations for grounding of boxes, receptacles, Dryer and Range connections, DC and High Voltage grounding. This podcast is a...
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Episode 32: Grounding and Bonding Part VI - Equipment Grounding
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at the Equipment Grounding Conductor and Table 250.122 This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based…
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Code Talk: Monthly Q&A Episode 1
National Electrical Code Questions and answers - a monthly feature from listener submitted questions to help you get to know the NEC better. Receptacle Article by Thomas Dimitrovich in IAEI Magazine. Video about inductors and power factor
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Episode 31: Grounding and Bonding Part V Bonding
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode looks at Part V - Bonding This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts…
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Episode 30 - Grounding & Bonding Part IV (Service Enclosures, Raceways)
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 25: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 5
2023 Code Changes to Chapters 8, 9, and Annexes This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. ---...
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Episode 27: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 4
2023 Code Changes to Chapters 6 & 7 This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are…
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Episode 27: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 3
This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but...
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Episode 26: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 2
This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but...
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Episode 25: Code Update Special 2023 NEC Changes Part 1
This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes for the podcasts, visit our website at www.inw-training.com and select Podcast in the menu items. --- There are no show notes for this episode, but...
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Episode 24: Grounding and Bonding Part III - The Grounding Electrode System
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 23: Grounding & Bonding Part II - System Grounding
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 22: Introduction to Grounding and Bonding
The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This first in a multi-part segment about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 21: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection: Transformers
The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Transformer Overcurrent and Transformer Tap Rules and compares them with the general tap rules in...
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Episode 20: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-Tap Rules for General Use
The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Feeder Tap Rules that we can apply generally in 240.21(B). This podcast is a summary of lectures that…
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Episode 19: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-2 Key Definitions
The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 18: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection-Other Articles
The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 17: NEC® Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Basics
Overcurrent basic rules explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 240. This Episode highlights the main requirements of overcurrent protection that apply generally. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you...
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Episode 16: NEC® Article 230 Services - Sizing and Grounding
Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the minimum service sizes and a peek at grounding requirements. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based…
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Episode 15: NEC® Article 230 Service Conductors
Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the Service Conductor provisions of Article 230. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA,...
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Episode 14: NEC® Article 230 Service Equipment
Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the equipment provisions of Article 230. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If...
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Episode 13: NEC® Article 230 Services - An overview
Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This is an overview of article 230, along with necessary definitions to understand the rest of the article/ This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical...
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Episode 12: NEC® Article 225 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders
Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders - Power distribution to other buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 225. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture notes...
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Episode 11: Special Episode 2020 NEC® top 7 Cost Impact Changes
The 2020 National Electrical Code® is out and there are many changes. This episode highlights changes to Section 210.8 and Article 230 that will cost money. They are important and valid changes, but they will have an effect on the way we do our work, price our jobs, and the equipment we purchase...
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Episode 10: Article 215 -- Feeders
Feeders - Power distribution to subpanels explained using the National Electrical Code®. Article 215 is a short article but a powerful tool in the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA, USA. If you would like the lecture...
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Episode 9: Branch Circuits--Required Outlets
Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. This episode focuses mainly on 210.52 and required locations for receptacle outlets, as well as 210.70 Required Lighting Outlets. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give...
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Episode 8: GFCI, AFCI protection and Required Circuits NEC® Article 210.8 to 210.12
A Slice of Article 210 - Branch Circuits
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Episode 7: Intro to Article 210 of the NEC® ... Branch Circuits
Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. There is a lot to cover, from which circuits are required, what the current limitations are, the type of electrical protection, and the placement of devices. This episode gives an...
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Episode 6: Mind Mapping Chapter 2 of the NEC®
Chapter 2 of the NEC® is entitled Wiring and Protection. But much more than that, it lays out a landscape for the electrical installations that can be used to map the requirements for all line voltage conductors and how to electrically protect them. The more you use this mind map, the more of the...
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Episode 5: Article 200--Use of the Grounded Conductor
A small but often misunderstood term in the NEC®. What color is it? Listen and find out why it is not the green wire. What kind of systems are required to be grounded? Article 200 of the National Electrical Code® answers those questions. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for...
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Episode 4: Article110... Terminations and Clearances
Focus on two of the many items in Article110: Terminations and Clearances. Both are important, not just for NEC® compliance, but in are vital to the longevity of the electrical installation. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA,...
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Episode 3: Role of Definitions in the NEC® Article 100 and a peek beyond
Ever been misunderstood? Bad news on a first date, and when trying to get the green sticker from your friendly neighborhood Electrical Inspector. Understanding and correctly applying definitions keeps you from being red-faced when applying the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures that I…
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Episode 2: Structure in the NEC® Article 90 and Table of Contents
If two rules in the National Electrical Code® are in conflict, which one wins out as right? How is this massive book organized? The key to these questions are just a few pages at the outset in Article 90. Understanding it unlocks the structure of the NEC®. This podcast is a summary of lectures…
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Episode 1: Where to Start with the NEC®
So, you got your new code book. What now? Introduction to the NEC® and tips on marking and Tabbing as well as a bit of context and history that brought us the National Electrical Code® . This podcast is a summary of lectures that I give for Electrical Continuing Education based in Spokane WA…
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