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Mar 17	answered	Red brick efflorescence
Mar 17	comment	How can I efficiently heat a pool? How efficient is this really? I don't know much about thermal dynamics, but this thing is a heat pump that uses the pool water instead of refrigerants. Seems like it would waste a lot of energy moving water around, with less than optimal efficiency. Might be more efficient if it just placed a heat exchanger in the pool, and cycled refrigerants through the system as normal.
Mar 16	comment	Why is my AFCI breaker tripping and my surge protector clicking? Have you tried using a different surge protector? is it an UPS or just a simple surge strip? If it's an uninterrupted power supply, something could be drawing too much power causing the UPS to switch to battery. When it switches (not sure exactly how it works), it could be creating enough of an arc to trip the AFCI.
Mar 15	comment	Why is my AFCI breaker tripping and my surge protector clicking? How many fixtures (receptacles, lights) are on the circuit? Are unusual items plugged in / running when it trips (vacuum cleaner, circular saw, one particular lamp)?
Mar 15	comment	Are push in connectors up to code? @Feriheit - From what I've read they are only good for same wire type connections, but can be used with different metals e.g. copper -> copper, aluminium -> aluminium. Not sure if they make different connectors for aluminium and copper, or if the same connectors can be used with either.
Mar 15	revised	Are push in connectors up to code? added 235 characters in body; added 55 characters in body
Mar 15	comment	Why is my AFCI breaker tripping and my surge protector clicking? Are there any GFCI receptacles on the circuit?
Mar 15	comment	How much paint do I need to apply to a new Shurline roller at the beginning of a paint job? +1 for Purdy! not sure what they do different than other companies, but their products are far superior.
Mar 15	comment	Why is my AFCI breaker tripping and my surge protector clicking? Is the office the only thing on the circuit, or does the circuit supply other rooms too?
Mar 15	comment	Are push in connectors up to code? The connectors I'm looking at are intended to replace traditional wire nuts, and are not to be used outside of a junction box.
Mar 14	revised	Are push in connectors up to code? added 21 characters in body
Mar 14	comment	cleats vs. staples for hardwood flooring @Jay, @allindal - Reworded the question, as I think it could have some value on the site. please review the change, thanks.
Mar 14	revised	cleats vs. staples for hardwood flooring Reworded question.
Mar 14	revised	Are push in connectors up to code? added 1 characters in body
Mar 13	comment	What should I use to seal this window? @shirlock - does anybody like glazing?
Mar 13	accepted	How do cement boards and Kerdi boards for wall tile compare?
Mar 13	asked	Are push in connectors up to code?
Mar 11	comment	What should I use to seal this window? @longneck - Yes. in that case you will want to finish the outside with glazing compound, smoothing it at a 45 degree angle with a putty knife. You want to make sure water will not sit on the lip of the frame, so make sure the glazing compound bonds well to the glass and is angled to allow water to drain away.
Mar 11	answered	What should I use to seal this window?
Mar 11	comment	How far from the sink can we install the dishwasher without major remodel? Most dishwashers are installed near a sink for convenience, not because they have to be. surely you could run independent plumbing for a dishwasher.