We're about to get our very first pool installed in the next month. Trying to decide if there is any value in getting a chlorine generators (salt) or feeders to help a newbie, or if we should just jump in - head first - and do things the old fashioned way (manually). We're getting an Radiant 18'x30' oval pool, that will be partially buried. The dealer mentioned a SimpleSalt system as an option. I thought that was a SWG, but after reading a little more about it, it seems to be some sort of hybrid system between SWG and Ionizer. At least from what I could tell.

The BBB approach, that I've been reading about on your sight, does seem pretty straight forward and may be the most economical way to go. My concern is keeping on top of the adding the right "stuff" at the right time. Any insight that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.