Brian Walo

When you remove a generator's electronics, you lose the transfer switch, which is an important and code-required part of any compliant generator installation.

The circuits on the electrical panel in my house aren’t marked on the panel cover. Is there an easy way to pinpoint which circuit handles which loads, or do I…

Electrician Brian Walo explains how to strip the jacket off outdoor UF-B cable, which is more of a challenge than interior-use NM cable.

This tool is a must-have when it comes to electrical troubleshooting.

With several varieties of conduit available at most home centers and supply houses, it’s essential to know the merits of each and what you can and cannot do with it.

Safety concerns caused aluminum wire to be banned from use in branch circuits years ago, but it is a common option for feeding main service panels and subpanels.

Working in any electrical panel can be extremely dangerous. Find out what precautions to take when installing your subpanel.

Good planning, organization, and labeling will make this task, and any future electrical work, much easier.

Once the box is securely in place, it's time to bring in the cables that will carry current from the main panel.

Electrician Brian Walo starts this project by measuring and marking the exact location for a new subpanel before screwing it to the studs.