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The Bond and Ground Podcast

The Bond and Ground Podcast

Written by: Paul Abernathy
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Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—where the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond & Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant.

🎙️ Topics Include:

- NEC Article 250 deep dives
- Grounding electrode systems
- Bonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECs
- Isolated grounds, ground loops, and field issues
- Changes in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming next
No resistance—just grounded knowledge.2025
Episodes
  • The Bond and Ground Podcast | E9 | SSBJ and EGC and How They Differ

    The Bond and Ground Podcast | E9 | SSBJ and EGC and How They Differ
    Jan 6 2026
    Grounding and Bonding Course – 2023 NEC® Mastery for Electricians The Grounding and Bonding Course at FastTraxSystem.com is the most comprehensive and technically accurate online training program available for mastering electrical grounding and bonding systems under the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC®). This course goes far beyond basic grounding theory. It provides real-world application of Article 250, including a deep technical breakdown of:
    • Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGCs)
    • Supply-Side Bonding Jumpers (SSBJs)
    • Main Bonding Jumpers
    • System Bonding Jumpers
    • Grounded Conductor bonding
    • Service vs. feeder grounding
    • Separately Derived Systems (SDS)
    • Effective ground-fault current paths
    • Bonding of enclosures, raceways, and structural metal
    • Sizing rules using Tables 250.122 and 250.102(C)(1)
    Students learn how and why grounding and bonding rules exist, how fault current flows, and how to properly design and install grounding systems that meet 2023 NEC compliance, improve system safety, and eliminate costly inspection failures. This course is ideal for:
    • Journeyman Electricians
    • Master Electricians
    • Electrical Inspectors
    • Electrical Engineers
    • Electrical Contractors
    • Apprentices preparing for licensing exams
    ⚡ What Makes This Course Different Unlike generic grounding classes, this program teaches the engineering logic of fault-current return paths, explains the difference between service-side bonding and load-side grounding, and clearly distinguishes when conductors are classified as SSBJs vs EGCs — a topic that causes massive confusion in the field. You will master:
    • Proper bonding on the line side of the service disconnect
    • Correct sizing of supply-side bonding jumpers
    • When Table 250.122 does and does not apply
    • How NEC grounding rules interact with overcurrent device operation
    • How improper bonding leads to dangerous voltage on metal enclosures
    By the end of this course, you will understand grounding and bonding at the same technical level as electrical engineers, inspectors, and code panel members.

    🧠 Why This Training Matters Improper grounding and bonding is one of the leading causes of electrical shock hazards, equipment damage, nuisance tripping, and failed inspections. Mastery of grounding and bonding is required for:
    • Safe fault-current operation
    • Proper breaker clearing
    • Elimination of stray voltage
    • Lightning and surge control
    • Reliable electrical system performance
    This course gives you complete command of NEC Article 250 so you can install with confidence and pass inspections on the first attempt.

    🎯 Optimized Description: Learn NEC 2023 grounding and bonding. Master EGCs, supply-side bonding jumpers, Article 250, fault current paths, and pass electrical inspections.

    🧩 Optimized Short Course Summary: Master electrical grounding and bonding using the 2023 NEC®. Learn Article 250, EGCs, supply-side bonding jumpers, fault-current paths, and inspection-proof installations.

    🧱 Primary Keywords
    • grounding and bonding course
    • NEC grounding and bonding
    • Article 250 training
    • electrical grounding class
    • equipment grounding conductor
    • supply-side bonding jumper
    • grounding for electricians
    • bonding for electricians
    • NEC 2023 grounding and bonding
    • how to size equipment grounding conductor
    • how to size bonding jumper
    • service grounding vs feeder grounding
    • effective ground fault current path
    • NEC Article 250 explained
    • electrical code grounding requirements
    • grounding and bonding for inspectors
    • electrical grounding certification
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    49 mins
  • The Bond and Ground Podcast | E8 | Changes to 250.122 for 2026 NEC

    The Bond and Ground Podcast | E8 | Changes to 250.122 for 2026 NEC
    Oct 9 2025
    In this episode, Paul talks about 250.122 and how the EGC will be sized per the 2026 National Electrical Code. While I do not like this change, I will nonetheless teach it and break it down for everyone since there was a huge change when it comes to parallel raceways.

    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 industry investment.

    If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.
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    56 mins
  • The Bond and Ground Podcast | E7 | Understanding 250.148 and Continuity of EGC's

    The Bond and Ground Podcast | E7 | Understanding 250.148 and Continuity of EGC's
    Jun 14 2025
    Welcome to The Bond and Ground Podcast—On this episode Paul Abernathy explains the importance of connecting all the EGC's in boxes together, regardless of their sizes, and Paul also explains when you need to bond metal boxes and so on in this episode of explaining section 250.148. On this podcast the National Electrical Code® becomes personal, practical, and powerfully clear. Hosted by Paul Abernathy, a respected voice on Code Making Panel 5 (CMP-5) and industry-leading expert on grounding and bonding, this show delivers deep insights into Article 250 and beyond. Each episode breaks down real-world applications of grounding and bonding rules, dispels myths, and explores the Code’s intent—so you’re not just following the rules, you're understanding them. Whether you're a licensed electrician, inspector, engineer, or serious Code student, The Bond and Ground Podcast equips you with the grounded knowledge you need to wire with confidence and stay compliant.

    🎙️ Topics Include:
    • NEC Article 250 deep dives
    • Grounding electrode systems
    • Bonding jumpers, EGCs, and GECs
    • Isolated grounds, ground loops, and field issues
    • Changes in the 2023 NEC and what’s coming next
    No resistance—just grounded knowledge.
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
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