If you added 5 to 8 degrees you definitely would not have averaged below the charts ave through Sept 12th. Math is hard. You haven't hit 80 just as the charts said. You can spout off all you want but facts are facts.
Dumbest post ever. Lol the t stat is attached to a string tied to the pool. All I have to do is lift the cover. Same thing as adding winterizer in November. Geezuz drained, lol wut