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Brian Walo

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Brian Walo is a licensed electrician in Mount Pleasant, SC. When he’s not designing additions or renovations, he enjoys fishing, working on handmade guitars and furniture, and honing his culinary skills. Brian lives with his wife, Val, and their daughter, Grace.

  • Generator Fix

    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.

  • Identifying electrical circuits

    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…

  • Stripping UF-B cable

    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.

  • The Indispensable Digital Multimeter

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

  • Electrical Conduits

    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.

  • Is Aluminum Electrical Cable an OK Substitute for Copper?

    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.

  • Electrical Subpanel Safety Tips: What You Can and Can’t Touch When Installing Circuit Breakers

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

  • Subpanel Installation: Connecting Circuits and Breakers

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

  • Subpanel Installation: Running and Connecting the Power Feed

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

  • Subpanel Installation: Fitting and Fastening the Box

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

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