Re: I recognise the story
EEs can perform house wiring in a very acceptible manner. They can also introduce major hazards because they "know electricity" but don't know code.
For example: an electrician might not know why the grounded and grounding conductors shall only be bonded at the service panel or at a separately derived system and shall be separated at a main panel, but they will follow that rule. An EE is likely to think "well, ground and neutral are connected together at this panel, so it's just a good or even better to connect them at that other panel as well.
Source: I have a BECE and have also successfully wired a new house, including passing the electrical inspection.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
