Thanks so much everyone. I did in fact realize that the salt system generated chlorine. Didn't know exactly how until now. As for the perma salt system, I have seen NOTHING positive about this system so I will avoid it for sure. I do want a more low maintenance system as we travel to the family lake house a bit as well so I believe a salt system is gonna fit my needs best. I am sure you'll hear more from me in the near future as I try to figure all this new stuff out.