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Muttley, I can only guess that you are looking for a cheaper method of pool care. If that's so, you may want to stick with basic chlorine: using an SWCG (Salt Water Chlorine Generator) is NOT necessarily cheaper than standard chlorine methods, and if you use the methods we teach here, SWCG use probably costs more!

The real benefit of an SWCG is two-fold. First, it makes it easier to consistently maintain good chlorine levels. (If being consistent helps you avoid algae, compared to your previous method, than an SWCG may save you money indeed.) Secondly, if you are away from your pool frequently, an SWCG provides a method of unattended chemical treatment, and THAT can save you a lot of trouble.