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Yes, but the "electrician" can also be an individual homeowner. I've done my own electrical work at times, including permitted and inspected work. One of my las

by brk 2y ago

Yes, but the "electrician" can also be an individual homeowner. I've done my own electrical work at times, including permitted and inspected work. One of my last projects was wiring a 50A 240A subpanel, on a dock, over saltwater. 105' of wire underground, appropriate GFCI's, etc. Not exactly a simple job, but all the requirements are clearly documented if you take the time to read through things. There is no reason a smart/competent person can't install an EV charger, or create an interface to the power delivery with appropriate components.

lnsru 2y ago
The bad thing is that short sighted and mentally limited persons still think about themselves as brilliant geniuses. That’s why you have complex electrician’s certification with theoretical and practical parts in Germany to sort out these brilliant geniuses. Edit: my buddy is ex-googler. IQ is twice his weight. I wouldn’t trust him any electrical cable. He can work on ground breaking theories, but breaks everything what he touches with his hands.
- dkjaudyeqooe 2y ago
  Arguably, the idiots of this world done have far too much to nobble freedom in so many different fields. Those people cannot be helped and keep on creating problems no matter what, so why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful? Certain professionals should be licensed, because people need to know they are safe, but within your personal domain you should have a lot more freedom.
  - fragmede 2y ago
    > why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful? Because shit causes fires and burns my house down. That’s not to say it can’t be done safely, and if you’ve got the space to do it away from other people, such that the only person you hurt is yourself, then by all means I think you should be able to do your thing. But codes should come into play when it's being done in a garage attached to a home where the partner, kids, and dog live. if I blow myself up, that's totally on me. taking other people with me isn't okay.

by brk 2y ago

lnsru 2y ago

The bad thing is that short sighted and mentally limited persons still think about themselves as brilliant geniuses. That’s why you have complex electrician’s certification with theoretical and practical parts in Germany to sort out these brilliant geniuses. Edit: my buddy is ex-googler. IQ is twice his weight. I wouldn’t trust him any electrical cable. He can work on ground breaking theories, but breaks everything what he touches with his hands.

dkjaudyeqooe 2y ago
Arguably, the idiots of this world done have far too much to nobble freedom in so many different fields. Those people cannot be helped and keep on creating problems no matter what, so why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful? Certain professionals should be licensed, because people need to know they are safe, but within your personal domain you should have a lot more freedom.
- fragmede 2y ago
  > why should you restrict the freedoms of those who are smart, capable and resourceful? Because shit causes fires and burns my house down. That’s not to say it can’t be done safely, and if you’ve got the space to do it away from other people, such that the only person you hurt is yourself, then by all means I think you should be able to do your thing. But codes should come into play when it's being done in a garage attached to a home where the partner, kids, and dog live. if I blow myself up, that's totally on me. taking other people with me isn't okay.