The Electric Academy Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-electric-academy-podcast A podcast related to all things electrical theory-based. Bite sized episodes for a better understanding of electricity. CC-BY-SA 821f48f2-6af4-5910-8440-2b5718c75c58 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:32 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:26:01 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/odxPHUgMdCjQCkJpGfeDmkl6uKvzGJb0COmPfAdeEYk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4OTQvMTU2Njg0/OTI1Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg The Electric Academy Podcast episodic Chad Flinn A podcast related to all things electrical theory-based. Bite sized episodes for a better understanding of electricity. A podcast related to all things electrical theory-based. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades Chad No No First Day Jitters (What to expect your first day of apprenticeship) 12 12 First Day Jitters (What to expect your first day of apprenticeship) full 3a58a750-108f-45a0-a137-0b7379c985da https://share.transistor.fm/s/94f8213f Are you curious about what to expect on your first day of apprenticeship?  In this podcast, I give you 5 things that you can expect.  Don't forget to subscribe!

If you want to see the video, head on over to YouTube and check it out!
https://youtu.be/4Tse1oxmm8Y

Tools you need for the first day:

You can buy a basic kit here: https://amzn.to/31IBqZT

Linesman pliers: https://amzn.to/37hWPKA
Diagonal side-cutters: https://amzn.to/2HehSDe
Wire strippers: https://amzn.to/31SO5d7
Pump Pliers: https://amzn.to/3bqkzQ4
Needle nose pliers: https://amzn.to/2SftQmB
Flathead screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2Sf4NzV
Phillips screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2UED6SQ
#1 Robertson screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2SfmDTl
#2 Robertson screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2UHIbcY
Tick Tester: https://amzn.to/2UMLBvj
Fluke Meter: https://amzn.to/2OGUXVe
Tool pouch: https://amzn.to/3bsb1nS
Cordless drill (I use this one!)  : https://amzn.to/3bsbV3K

Some books that I recommend:

Delmars book of electricity: https://amzn.to/39enZne
AC fundamentals: https://amzn.to/3725H7g
Schaum's outline of basic electricity: https://amzn.to/2v8k8cE

🤳an actually useful and fun way to practice trigonometry and vectors.  You can get access to the actual pack here:
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👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/


]]> Are you curious about what to expect on your first day of apprenticeship?  In this podcast, I give you 5 things that you can expect.  Don't forget to subscribe!

If you want to see the video, head on over to YouTube and check it out!
https://youtu.be/4Tse1oxmm8Y

Tools you need for the first day:

You can buy a basic kit here: https://amzn.to/31IBqZT

Linesman pliers: https://amzn.to/37hWPKA
Diagonal side-cutters: https://amzn.to/2HehSDe
Wire strippers: https://amzn.to/31SO5d7
Pump Pliers: https://amzn.to/3bqkzQ4
Needle nose pliers: https://amzn.to/2SftQmB
Flathead screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2Sf4NzV
Phillips screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2UED6SQ
#1 Robertson screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2SfmDTl
#2 Robertson screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2UHIbcY
Tick Tester: https://amzn.to/2UMLBvj
Fluke Meter: https://amzn.to/2OGUXVe
Tool pouch: https://amzn.to/3bsb1nS
Cordless drill (I use this one!)  : https://amzn.to/3bsbV3K

Some books that I recommend:

Delmars book of electricity: https://amzn.to/39enZne
AC fundamentals: https://amzn.to/3725H7g
Schaum's outline of basic electricity: https://amzn.to/2v8k8cE

🤳an actually useful and fun way to practice trigonometry and vectors.  You can get access to the actual pack here:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/courses...

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/


]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 350 Are you curious about what to expect on your first day of apprenticeship? In this podcast, I give you 5 things that you can expect. Don't forget to subscribe! If you want to see the video, head on over to YouTube and check it out! Are you curious about what to expect on your first day of apprenticeship? In this podcast, I give you 5 things that you can expect. Don't forget to subscribe! If you want to see the video, head on over to YouTube and check it out! Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No 5 mistakes apprentices make 11 11 5 mistakes apprentices make full 9e0c3947-40de-4e2e-ad2f-c45fb94b5bd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/621234ce These are the 5 mistakes apprentices make and What you can do about them.  What would you add to this list?  Comment below!  What would you add to the list?  Hit me up at chad@theelectricacademy.com

🤳an actually useful and fun way to practice trigonometry and vectors.  You can get access to the actual pack here:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/courses...

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> These are the 5 mistakes apprentices make and What you can do about them.  What would you add to this list?  Comment below!  What would you add to the list?  Hit me up at chad@theelectricacademy.com

🤳an actually useful and fun way to practice trigonometry and vectors.  You can get access to the actual pack here:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/courses...

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 443 These are the 5 mistakes apprentices make and What you can do about them. What would you add to this list? These are the 5 mistakes apprentices make and What you can do about them. What would you add to this list? Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No Termination limitations for conductors (It's more exciting than it sounds) 10 10 Termination limitations for conductors (It's more exciting than it sounds) full 320bb544-43fa-428c-8e33-e7a751859cb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc9ce1da Two weeks ago I posted a video on wire ampacity.  I didn't mention the equipment and boy did I hear about it!  This episode rectifies that.  You can watch the video here.

👉I am very excited about my new interactive workbooks!  Here is a link to the first one:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/courses...

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> Two weeks ago I posted a video on wire ampacity.  I didn't mention the equipment and boy did I hear about it!  This episode rectifies that.  You can watch the video here.

👉I am very excited about my new interactive workbooks!  Here is a link to the first one:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/courses...

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 411 Two weeks ago I posted a video on wire ampacity. I didn't mention the equipment and boy did I hear about it! This episode rectifies that. Two weeks ago I posted a video on wire ampacity. I didn't mention the equipment and boy did I hear about it! This episode rectifies that. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No Calculating wire ampacity! 9 9 Calculating wire ampacity! full 80f58d9c-e500-4900-a1c5-6ad966833aa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e137424 This podcast digs into how we calculate the ampacity of wire using the 2018 CEC.  While this is the Canadian code, the principles are the same.  If you use the NEC make sure you comment below and let's compare the codes.

This is the audio from a youtube video I did on wire ampacity to see the video click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/IKnS9oXOELg

Need a code book?
NEC: https://amzn.to/3aspG1O
CEC: https://amzn.to/2G7PdiU

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> This podcast digs into how we calculate the ampacity of wire using the 2018 CEC.  While this is the Canadian code, the principles are the same.  If you use the NEC make sure you comment below and let's compare the codes.

This is the audio from a youtube video I did on wire ampacity to see the video click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/IKnS9oXOELg

Need a code book?
NEC: https://amzn.to/3aspG1O
CEC: https://amzn.to/2G7PdiU

👉Join the Electric Academy and receive a free PDF of online resources for electricians:
https://np378.infusionsoft.com/app/pa...

🤜Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the Electric academy:
https://www.patreon.com/electricacademy
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome (Plus you get swag!).

🤳For access to the free online courses for electrical theory:
https://app2ceo.thinkific.com/

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1096 This podcast digs into how we calculate the ampacity of wire using the 2018 CEC. While this is the Canadian code, the principles are the same. If you use the NEC make sure you comment below and let's compare the codes. This podcast digs into how we calculate the ampacity of wire using the 2018 CEC. While this is the Canadian code, the principles are the same. If you use the NEC make sure you comment below and let's compare the codes. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No What is in store for 2020! 8 8 What is in store for 2020! full 1370a9c2-9860-4a3f-be8a-bdaa0ef45641 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085ff707 Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the electric academy:
The Electric Academy Patreon Page
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome.

For access to the free online courses:
The Electric Academy free courses

Here are the links to the textbooks I wrote this past year:
Single-phase transformers
Basic Electricity
Trigonometry and AC generation

For more open educational resources check out Skills commons and BCcampus.

If you haven't subscribed yet make sure you do yourself a favour and head on over to the YouTube channel and hit that subscribe button.  

]]> Here is how you can offer your support to all the work of the electric academy:
The Electric Academy Patreon Page
For as little as $1 a month you can help keep all the resources free and awesome.

For access to the free online courses:
The Electric Academy free courses

Here are the links to the textbooks I wrote this past year:
Single-phase transformers
Basic Electricity
Trigonometry and AC generation

For more open educational resources check out Skills commons and BCcampus.

If you haven't subscribed yet make sure you do yourself a favour and head on over to the YouTube channel and hit that subscribe button.  

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1175 2019 was an incredible year for the Electric Academy. 2020 is shaping up to be even more insane. In this episode, I go through where we have been and where we are going. 2019 was an incredible year for the Electric Academy. 2020 is shaping up to be even more insane. In this episode, I go through where we have been and where we are going. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No What is a battery? 7 7 What is a battery? full 76c3bb48-bde3-4c0d-a713-813b30af68a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/608eba90 This podcast episode is a derivative of "What is a battery" from sparkfun.com

Any ideas for episodes?  Email me at chad@theelectricacademy.com

]]> This podcast episode is a derivative of "What is a battery" from sparkfun.com

Any ideas for episodes?  Email me at chad@theelectricacademy.com

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1075 Chad is back at it! In this episode we go over everything you ever wanted to know about batteries. Chad is back at it! In this episode we go over everything you ever wanted to know about batteries. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No Getting thunder stuck with Alternating and Direct Current. 6 6 Getting thunder stuck with Alternating and Direct Current. full 24fa713f-0cda-4d68-805f-c3f3b01ce18a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a34ba84 This is a derivative of Alternating current (AC) vs. Direct current (DC) shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To see how a sine wave is generated using an alternator click here.
To see a gif of the water analogy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy Forum click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> This is a derivative of Alternating current (AC) vs. Direct current (DC) shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To see how a sine wave is generated using an alternator click here.
To see a gif of the water analogy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy Forum click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 997 It's time to let down your hair and start rocking out to a little bit of AC/DC. No not that AC/DC, this week we are talking about alternating current and direct current. It's time to let down your hair and start rocking out to a little bit of AC/DC. No not that AC/DC, this week we are talking about alternating current and direct current. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No What is a circuit? 5 5 What is a circuit? full fdfd4c74-cc98-4a9a-aecc-520c37f9dd66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e09c4e40 This is a derivative of Sparkfun's article "What is a circuit" shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy Forum click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> This is a derivative of Sparkfun's article "What is a circuit" shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To learn more about The Electric Academy Forum click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 830 This week brings a new segment. We want to hear more stories from listeners! After that, we talk about what defines a circuit This week brings a new segment. We want to hear more stories from listeners! After that, we talk about what defines a circuit Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No How to crush it in trades school. 4 4 How to crush it in trades school. full 28addc6e-0ab3-4c84-91ea-6ed17a08076f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34d9f86 To read the blogpost click here
To see a video on how to take notes click here.

Distraction apps:
Self-restraint
Self-control

Want to help support the electric academy?  Click here

]]> To read the blogpost click here
To see a video on how to take notes click here.

Distraction apps:
Self-restraint
Self-control

Want to help support the electric academy?  Click here

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 704 This week is a departure from the theory-based podcasts where we get a little more practical. School can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be. This week is a departure from the theory-based podcasts where we get a little more practical. School can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No With great power comes ... 3 3 With great power comes ... full 43d72091-1dbe-4e4a-9bc7-59ca1706d01e https://share.transistor.fm/s/23da02cd This is a derivative of Sparkfun's article "What is power" shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> This is a derivative of Sparkfun's article "What is power" shared under a  CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
To learn more about The Electric Academy click here.
To help support the podcast click here.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 698 This episode comes with 1.21 gigawatts of goodness. In this episode, we discuss what power is and how it can be calculated. This episode comes with 1.21 gigawatts of goodness. In this episode, we discuss what power is and how it can be calculated. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No What exactly are voltage, current and resistance? 2 2 What exactly are voltage, current and resistance? full 59528c50-2013-4cbf-9471-4a69f8cb6116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f6c4188 This episode is a derivative of https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/voltage-current-resistance-and-ohms-law shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

To learn more about electricity go to the electric academy.

Join the waiting list for the electric academy membership! Click here!

Any questions?  Contact me at chad@theelectricacademy.com

]]> This episode is a derivative of https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/voltage-current-resistance-and-ohms-law shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

To learn more about electricity go to the electric academy.

Join the waiting list for the electric academy membership! Click here!

Any questions?  Contact me at chad@theelectricacademy.com

]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 583 Resistance is futile! Just kidding, it's actually pretty easy to understand. In this episode, we go over the characteristics of voltage, current, and resistance. Resistance is futile! Just kidding, it's actually pretty easy to understand. In this episode, we go over the characteristics of voltage, current, and resistance. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No What is Electricity? 1 1 What is Electricity? full 2d4ff223-7d33-4e78-aabb-1a922b1a5dda https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc3bc0af Thanks to sparkfun.com for their amazing post "What is electricity" of which this episode is based. 
For more information on The Electric Academy Membership, click here.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

]]> Thanks to sparkfun.com for their amazing post "What is electricity" of which this episode is based. 
For more information on The Electric Academy Membership, click here.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0700 Chad Flinn Chad Flinn 1609 The answer to the question "What is electricity" may not be as simple as you might think. The answer to the question "What is electricity" may not be as simple as you might think. Electricity, apprenticeship, electrician, trades No