Greetings EPP Members,
We’re working hard to repair the pool lighting so we can be open later in the evening this year. We hope this will help meet the need for all the displaced aquatic center users.
The bronze fixtures are in surprisingly good shape after more than 60 seasons submerged in chlorinated water. The seals degraded long ago, and many of the bolts have rusted in place, but we were able to break most of them free with a little penetrating oil, a hammer drill, and some elbow grease. We’ll have to use a bolt extractor to get those last stubborn bolts that disintegrated on us, though. We ordered new silicone seals that fit perfectly. We were worried that they might’ve changed in 60 years, but apparently it’s a good standard. We also ordered new super bright LED lights and high quality 316 stainless steel bolts that should outlast the pool. Those should be here on Tuesday.
Thanks to everyone who has showed up for the work parties. We have one more work party next Saturday, May 16 9am – 12pm. We hope to have the lighting finished by the middle of next week so we can fill the pool. Opening Day is just two weeks away!
Our membership numbers are trending lower than last year so if you’ve been on the fence about membership, we’d really like you to sign up!
Thanks for supporting East Park Pool!
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