Would a SWG or chlorine feeder be helpful to a pool owner "newbie"?

[CarlD]

I say the same thing. I used the BBB system for the first 10 years of my current pool and 2 years of the pool before that. THEN I installed my SWCG because we are away more than we used to be.

The BBB system is pretty simple and TOTALLY logical, with no magic and no mystery at all. Master BBB and using either an SWCG or an in-line chlorinator will be a snap!

BTW, I am personally totally biased against in-line chlorinators. They cost more than floaters ($40->$100 vs $9.99), have to be plumbed in, clog, and, as far as I am concerned, do no better than an adjustable $10 floater. I use a floater when my pH is high and I want more CYA in my pool, but relying exclusively on it (or an in-line) is a recipe for trouble.

BBB teaches you to test and understand what those test numbers mean. We DO debate here a bit on what is best, but that's usually on details.

[phayungs]

Thanks! I will hold off on the SWCG or in-line chlorinator, until I have mastered BBB and my pool's "personality".

[Watermom]

I think that is probably a very good decision!