Is it safe to swim with a low pH?

• <div><p>It's not ideal, and if your pool’s pH is seriously low (below 7), swimming can be dangerous until you raise it, potentially causing severe irritation and damage to the skin and eyes.</p><p>Keep in mind that low pH can also be responsible for damaging the pool itself. Acidic water can contribute to the cracking of your pool's liner, which may cost up to<b> $2,500 </b>to replace, making this an expensive fix.</p></div>

How long after adding baking soda can you swim?

• <div><p>You should wait at least six hours after adding baking soda before swimming in your pool. Even better, wait at least 24 hours to ensure it’s fully mixed in and dissolved. While it’s likely not harmful, if you get in the pool too early, the baking soda may irritate your skin or eyes if you’re sensitive to it.</p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to swim with a low pH?

• <div><p>It's not ideal, and if your pool&rsquo;s pH is seriously low (below 7), swimming can be dangerous until you raise it, potentially causing severe irritation and damage to the skin and eyes.</p><p>Keep in mind that low pH can also be responsible for damaging the pool itself. Acidic water can contribute to the cracking of your pool's liner, which may cost up to<b> $2,500 </b>to replace, making this an expensive fix.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if my inground pool is bonded?

• <div><p>You can check if your pool is bonded by looking for a copper wire that connects to the motor and pumps and then extends into the ground. However, if you&rsquo;re unfamiliar with electrical wiring, contacting a pool electrician to inspect the motor and pumps is safest. An electrician can check the system and determine if it is up to code and meets all swimming pool bonding requirements.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you put too much baking soda in the pool?

• <div><p>If you put too much baking soda in your pool, your alkalinity will rise. That means you&rsquo;ll need to take steps to lower your alkalinity. You can either add more water (which will require more chemicals because they&rsquo;ll be diluted), wait for the alkalinity to lower naturally, or use a chemical like muriatic acid to lower it. </p></div>

Q: What is different about winterizing an above ground pool compared to an inground pool?

• <div><p>There are a few differences when it comes to winterizing above- vs. inground pools. Above ground pool winterization usually involves less hassle, time, and expense than the process for winterizing an inground pool. All the lines on an above ground pool are easy to access, making draining easier. Plus, above ground pools are typically smaller, meaning cleaning is quicker, and chemicals cost less. </p></div>

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Wonderful people to work with. I live in rural PALOUSE and they came from Spokane to take care of my decayed roof. It was a huge job but they worked in sweltering heat and every evening when they left (coming back the next day) everything was cleaned up and hauled off. I would recommend anyone...
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So far my experience has been great! I have a more thorough understanding of windows and general and believe I have chosen the best quality for the cost. We havent started the project yet, but so far I have experienced wonderful customer service and look forward to installation.
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The windows have not been installed yet. My husband passed away and I now have to re-do the financial arrangements. The folks at Now have been extremely supportive in this.
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The sales people were very professional, no pressure. The installers, Ryan W & Cody D, were extremely professional and detail oriented. The install job started when promissed and finished a little ahead of schedule. Wonderful product, looking oiut the windows is now akin to looking at...
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Seemed that I was bothering them and they wanted to sell me one of there systems ,and couldn't give me and install time frame ,2-3 hours ???6-8 hrs. ??? There true stoners
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I cancelled my order and went to 4-Star in Colfax and purchased new tires and had them installed the same day at a designated time. I will not go back to Evergreen since they now have new management who only care about dollars!
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Install went nice and smooth. It didn't take long to get the fence built at all. It took longer than they anticipated because of the rocky ground, but I had warned them about that. It turned out okay, but not great. Some of the details/finishing touches aren't there. They cracked over 25 pickets...
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"The tech was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to satisfy us. Our faucet was broken would not attach to the sink as the copper seal broke to the water lines."

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Install Above Ground Pools questions, answered by experts

It's not ideal, and if your pool’s pH is seriously low (below 7), swimming can be dangerous until you raise it, potentially causing severe irritation and damage to the skin and eyes.

Keep in mind that low pH can also be responsible for damaging the pool itself. Acidic water can contribute to the cracking of your pool's liner, which may cost up to $2,500 to replace, making this an expensive fix.

You can check if your pool is bonded by looking for a copper wire that connects to the motor and pumps and then extends into the ground. However, if you’re unfamiliar with electrical wiring, contacting a pool electrician to inspect the motor and pumps is safest. An electrician can check the system and determine if it is up to code and meets all swimming pool bonding requirements.

If you put too much baking soda in your pool, your alkalinity will rise. That means you’ll need to take steps to lower your alkalinity. You can either add more water (which will require more chemicals because they’ll be diluted), wait for the alkalinity to lower naturally, or use a chemical like muriatic acid to lower it.

You should wait at least six hours after adding baking soda before swimming in your pool. Even better, wait at least 24 hours to ensure it’s fully mixed in and dissolved. While it’s likely not harmful, if you get in the pool too early, the baking soda may irritate your skin or eyes if you’re sensitive to it.

There are a few differences when it comes to winterizing above- vs. inground pools. Above ground pool winterization usually involves less hassle, time, and expense than the process for winterizing an inground pool. All the lines on an above ground pool are easy to access, making draining easier. Plus, above ground pools are typically smaller, meaning cleaning is quicker, and chemicals cost less.

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