I seriously encourage anyone building a new pool to consider a SWCG. This was my first pool season (new IG since April) and it has been great. The first 6 weeks I used BBB, then the pool builder fired up the SWCG. I can't think of any other thing that can reduce the maintenance/hassle than this piece of equipment. It has been pure joy. Vacation? No problem--go. The SWCG has you covered.

I am so glad we looked into this, and it's got 2 of my friends that are pool owners thinking seriously about purchasing one. They really like the soft water and still can't get over the fact that I have no chlorine in the garage. Both of them warned me that the "first year" is always the hardest with a new pool, and I would have plenty of problems---mine was a breeze.