I also took the salt plunge a few weeks ago and have to say I like it alot. I added 160 lbs of Morton water softener salt and it definately gives the water a "softer" feel. Maybe I'm more sensitive to the taste of salt, but I can definately taste it, even though the taste is not unpleasant. I have very dry skin and usually run for the lotion as soon as I get out of the pool, but now I have to say I don't have too any more. Maybe next season I will get to add a SWG and put this salt to work, but for now I will just enjoy my salt water pool!!