Hi folks,

Newbie here - thanks for all the interesting posts and useful advice. I've been following the BBB method for a couple years now (27', round AG, ~17,000g) and have seen a significant improvement in water quality and decrease in costs as compared with the Baquacil method that I started out with. I've been looking into a salt water generator, as a way to cut down on the voluminous bottles of bleach needed to keep the pool clear. BTW, stabilizer is at around 45ppm. The pool store quoted $3k to install a salt water system. I'm considering installing myself and would like to hear of any recommendations from those who have had success with these systems. There is an Intex model on Amazon with positive reviews (Intex 54601EG Krystal Clear Saltwater System), but I think this is made for an Intex pool; or one with less capacity than my 17,000g pool. The unit is less than $200 which seems too good to be true - although I can't seem to get detailed specifications for this unit so it is difficult to know for sure.

In any case, I'd love to hear of any recommendations. Thanks in advance!

DDHST - Central NJ