ionization unit and chlorine

[ourfirstpool]

We just bought the house and it came with the pool system. The whole thing has only been "up and running" two weeks. Was neglected for quite some time, so two shock treatments got rid of the "swamp thing" water and it's nice and clear now. We were told by the guy who came and "opened" the pool for us that it's a top of the line ionization system. So should we just put the 3" tablets in the skimmer or the float dispenser too? Really not looking forward to spending $$$ to take out the system. Stains and green weren't on my mind...just ease of care. Just the two of us using the pool.

[PoolDoc]

1. You can't control your pool, and we can't give you especially good chemistry advice . . . till you have good test results. Get a K2006.

2. "Top of the line" ionization units are just more expensive ways to mess up your pool; they work the same as 'bottom of the line' units.

3. You don't have to take it out; just turn it off.

4. Tablets are fine . . . depending on CYA levels. See #1 above. Bleach is the safe bet for clean up, right now. (PLAIN household Walmart bleach works great.)

[Watermom]

Another comment regarding tablets ......................... tablets are fine as long as they are not the kind that have copper in them. Check the ingredients.