Brian Walo

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.

How To Lay Out, Measure, and Cut Electrical Conduit
Electrician Brian Walo demonstrates the preliminary steps for protecting exposed wiring with electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
Torture Test: Spade Bits and Beyond
We take traditional spades and their modern competitors for a spin.
What Should I Do if a Tripped Circuit Breaker Won’t Reset?
Electrician Brian Walo explains what to do next to ensure that a faulty electrical circuit in your house is safe and working properly.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
Electrician Brian Walo explains the pros and cons of using GFCI receptacles vs. GFCI breakers.
Multimedia Wiring
With this step-by-step guide, you can make telephone, Internet, video, and audio connections anywhere in the house.
Upgrade to a Tankless Water Heater
Replacing your old tank-style water heater with a more efficient on-demand system isn’t as difficult as it appears.
Hiding the Wiring for a Wall-Hung TV
Hanging the bracket is only half the battle.
4 Worry-Free Wiring Repairs
Focus on accurate wiring when replacing faulty outlets, switches, and fixtures.
Two bits from Bosch
A torture-test for Bosch's newly-introduced bits
An Electrical Tool Kit
A professional electrician shares the tools and materials he relies on for the most common wiring tasks.

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