How long does it take for pH to lower in a pool?

• <div><p>Once you use a pH decreaser, you can expect the pH to adjust in two to four hours. If you use a strong chemical like muriatic acid, it could take as little as an hour. Either way, it’s best to wait for a full turnover cycle before retesting. You want to make sure the chemical is completely dissolved and evenly distributed or you won’t have a stable pH level.</p></div>

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Q: What is the process for building or installing an above-ground swimming pool?

• <div><p>The process involves selecting a site, preparing the ground, setting up a supportive frame, and securely installing the liner and water filtration system.</p></div>

Q: Can you put too much salt in a pool?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to put too much salt in your saltwater pool, and doing so can cause a number of problems, including corroding metal parts and causing the chlorinator to stop working correctly. In general, slightly elevated salt levels won&rsquo;t cause serious problems beyond salty-tasting water, but you should dilute the water in a pool with extremely high salt levels to prevent damage to its components.</p></div>

Q: How much does a 12-by-24 in-ground pool cost?

• <div><p>The average 12-by-24-foot in-ground pool costs <b>$48,500</b>, but depending on the features and materials, prices can trend even higher. You&rsquo;ll spend less on a rectangular vinyl or fiberglass pool than on a concrete pool in an elevated style (think infinity pool or lagoon pool). Added features like heating, lighting, diving boards, or decking will increase your overall cost.</p></div>

Q: What is the most expensive type of pool?

• <div><p>An in-ground concrete pool will carry the highest price tag of all available types of pools, with architectural or freeform concrete pools found at the top end of the price range. Although the upfront costs for a concrete pool are high, these pools tend to be more durable than pools made from other materials and will last the longest. </p></div>

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I had 7 huge trees removed, and 5 large bushes. They came right away to take a look at the job, and give a bid, then returned within a couple weeks to get it done. His clean up of the property was WONDERFUL! Very professional, and very kind!
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Very good service at reasonable prices
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Best customer service! I called Paul to repair our Monogram refrigerator because it stopped working. Paul was very knowledgeable, and he was able to identify the problem quickly. He ordered a new part and in few days he came back to installed it. The refrigerator works perfectly and we are very...
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I cannot answer these questions because the work has not yet been done! You should check with your contractor on their status, BEFORE you. send out a Review request. It makes sense that you would do so, and by not doing that you have let me down. I cannot rate them until they have at least...
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If you are looking for this kind of help they are the ones to hire! Professional, listened to my needs and desires and delivered on all expectations! Matter fact they exceeded my expectations.
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Reviewed in December 2019
They arrived on time. Very courteous and professional. Pricing and quality of work better than I expected.
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Although we had to wait 6 months for installation we are extremely pleased with Lynnrich's quality and the professionalism of their employees. We would recommend them to anyone!
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At first, it was looking pretty good. The materials were good quality. However, the clean-up was poor, with nails, and paper trash left on the ground, and strings left hanging from the roof. The furnace in the attic was not covered before the work and ended up with lots of sawdust and other...
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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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"One oven doesn't work at all ( my choice, see above), the "working" oven was never calibrated properly so using it is hit or miss. It's time to call American Home Shield to see about replacing the entire unit. I'm waiting to finish other home projects before calling them. I don't know if I'll request Greenway again."

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Install Above Ground Pools questions, answered by experts

The process involves selecting a site, preparing the ground, setting up a supportive frame, and securely installing the liner and water filtration system.

Yes, it’s possible to put too much salt in your saltwater pool, and doing so can cause a number of problems, including corroding metal parts and causing the chlorinator to stop working correctly. In general, slightly elevated salt levels won’t cause serious problems beyond salty-tasting water, but you should dilute the water in a pool with extremely high salt levels to prevent damage to its components.

Once you use a pH decreaser, you can expect the pH to adjust in two to four hours. If you use a strong chemical like muriatic acid, it could take as little as an hour. Either way, it’s best to wait for a full turnover cycle before retesting. You want to make sure the chemical is completely dissolved and evenly distributed or you won’t have a stable pH level.

The average 12-by-24-foot in-ground pool costs $48,500, but depending on the features and materials, prices can trend even higher. You’ll spend less on a rectangular vinyl or fiberglass pool than on a concrete pool in an elevated style (think infinity pool or lagoon pool). Added features like heating, lighting, diving boards, or decking will increase your overall cost.

An in-ground concrete pool will carry the highest price tag of all available types of pools, with architectural or freeform concrete pools found at the top end of the price range. Although the upfront costs for a concrete pool are high, these pools tend to be more durable than pools made from other materials and will last the longest.

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