SWG and Puck Feeder?

[catnip]

Sean, I suppose I'm being a little "belt and suspenders" on this. I'm new to the SWG game and given the highly corrosive salt air environment when we have our pool, I prone to looking for worst case backup scenarios, e.g. outside AC units usually last no more than 5 years. Re the second pump, those are easy to come by locally, so I'm not quite so paranoid there. Not having had a SWG before, I think I'm just trying to foresee all the possible scenarios and how I would deal with them. And having an alternative chlorine feeder seemed like an easy fix. But I think you are suggesting that the great reliability and service of Pool Pilot means I need not worry!!

[Poolsean]

Exactly! lol
I would agree with everyone else though. Just bump up your chlorine level before your trip. With sufficient chlorine levels (AND STABILIZER), the chlorine residual will last a week or more before algae starts to grow.
You may also consider a preventative algaecide. There are some that lasts 3 months and will prevent algae from growing when there is insufficient chlorine levels.

A few jugs of bleach will allow you quick correction in the event that you do have a problem when you return.