Jim's AGP Journey

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Thanks! I lifted the rail very slowly (using my thinnest tie-down straps in hopes that they would serve as the sacrificial weakest link) and only high enough to drive the new boards under the support with a rubber mallet. Considering this pool is just a big sack of water, the approach worked pretty much as anticipated.
 
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Hey, that seems very familiar! :ROFLMAO:

26' Intex - Planning, Install, Upgrades, and Landscaping Thread

So...I will try the jack method. I don't think it'll be much of an issue. I tried manually lifting a post and I could start it moving without much effort, say 50 pounds of force or so. I don't need to lift much, just above the surface of the foam, slide a block in, set down. Did you try...
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The last swim of this second season was enjoyed thoroughly (83°F air and water) before the winter cover went on today with only cooler temperatures in the forecast. Looking forward to next season with a new solar cover reel (details to follow)!

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Thanks! He did a terrific job, and it is super stout. Smooth cranking and no sagging!

Air temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-80°F range here by the end of this week, but my water temperature is only 59°F, so today I removed the cover, engaged the filter pump and solar heater, and started to SLAM!

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End of week update
First swim of season three: 12 May 2023 (vs. 14 May 2022 and 27 April 2021)
Air Temperature: 85°F
Water Temperature: 73°F

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Thank you! We certainly are enjoying it.

As posted in another thread, we recently added an Inkbird IBS-M2 Wi-Fi Gateway with IBS-P02R-O Thermometer:

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My pool is too far away from the house for the sensor to communicate reliably with the gateway, but as my Wi-Fi signal is strong (TP-Link CPE-210), I mounted the gateway in a waterproof enclosure mounted to the deck. It's convenient to monitor air and water temperature at the pool, and with an additional IBS-P02R-O sensor, water temperature at the pond, too!

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"IN" reflects air temperature and humidity measured in the box (which is warmer than ambient due to sunlight upon the box and electronics within the box, but about how it feels when sitting on the deck - I have since relocated it to the north stair stringer where it is shaded by treads and risers) while "OUT 2" reflects water temperature measured at 4-6 inches below the surface of the pool. It's interesting to see the temperature fluctuating daily while trending up weekly:

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Surface temperature is elevated before we start swimming and the water mixes:

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June wasn't a great pool month due to drifting smoke from the Canadian wildfires, but July is making up for it!

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Nothing really to report other than replacing the failed Intex pressure gauge with a better one using fittings that orient it for easier viewing given how my filter is positioned.

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