salt system and chemical needs

[waterbear]

DON'T GET SUCKED INTO USING IT! You will waste a lot of money. Have them balance and staiblize your water and just use plain solar or pool salt at about $5/bag and muriactic acid for pH control! Even better, get a good drop based test kit (like Ben's PS234S with the salt option--better value for the money that the equiqalent kits from Taylor Technoligies!), test the water yourself, and take care of your own pool and save even more money. Salt systems are SO easy to take care of and if you don't know how this forum is the place to learn! Mineral springs ( and also Natural Chamistries Salt Water Magic) are expensive and put stuff in your pool that is supposed to balance your water but you have NO control of whether it is the right amount or even necessary for your pool!

[bobnj]

Wow that was quick. Thanks a lot.

With the Autopilot and a Polaris my pool maintenance has been so simple I've wondered why neighbors pay for regular maintenance and chemical checks. My water has always seemed fine but I have wondered if maybe I've been missing something. But that settles it. The regular bioguard type chemicals obviously aren't needed.
My last guy really knew what he was doing and I hope this guy doesn't screw something up opening it.

Thanks again.

[bethsg]

I just want to second the don't get hooked into BioGuard advise... I actually have a mineral springs unit I bought on ebay for $86, and have never used a drop of bio guard products... I stick with Muratic Acid, Leslies CYA and this year, I do have to add a bit of calcium. I buy my salt from Home Depot, Morton Coarse Solar salt.... this works well.... don't get caught up...get educated...