Quote Originally Posted by CarlD

Sodium HypChlorite has the LEAST side effects of any chlorination method. It's also the cheapest, and only a properly tuned SWG is easier (but costs A LOT more).
When you consider that a salt cell is probably good for 5-7 years and figure the cost of bleach, gas to get it, etc. vs. the SWG, salt, electricity and acid over the 5-7 year period I don't really think it costs a LOT more.