On Wed, 8 May 2013 04:10:00 +0000 (UTC), Danny D
wrote:

Googling, I tried to find mention of the string tying feature, but
it seems to be either so obvious they don't mention it - or - so
unusual.

- tie a string

- don't tie a string

Make up my mind, will ya...

I keep the thermometer in the skimmer basket on the pool deck - out of
the sun / UV damage.

The thermometer tells me the surface temps in the pool.