Quote Originally Posted by chem geek

Anyway, I don't want to bash SWG systems in any way. Even though I don't have one, I think they are great and the most important service they provide is that they automatically maintain FC levels. And then there's that silky feel of salt water...oooooooo, you've got me thinking about getting an SWG myself!
IF you do you won't reget it! Also, you might be able to clear up some of the issues raised here!

Seriously, IMHO, SWGs are the way to go! Pool maintenance becomes much easier (I only have to worry about keeping a jug or two of acid on hand. Every time I buy bleach for the pool 'just in case' it gets used in the laundry since I don't need it for the pool! I keep an extra bag or two of salt on hand for the water softener and If I need to bump up the salt in the pool a bit I use some of that unless I decide to spluge on bag of Morten or Diamond Crystal pool salt...learned my lesson about off brand pool salt with I got iron stains from one!)