Hello all, new pool owner here. Could I please have some comments on inline automatic chlorinators? A neighbor, who also just made a purchase, has the same problem. Even when you load them with slo-poke tabs, the chlorine level never rises. (putting one in the skimmer works, but is too much for the small 18' pool). I have the chlorinator cranked up all the way. I opened it up and see that the tabs have barely dissolved.

Has anyone else had similar problems? Also, how long should the tabs last until they are fully dissolved. I just want to know what happens when everything is working correctly.

Many thanks!