should i get a salt water generator?

[bluprint]

In fact, the wife and I are consdering just getting the pool fixed up and researching the issue further, possibly installing the SWG next year.

On the other hand, it would be nice to have a more clear answer on the issue and just decide for good one way or the other.

[Poconos]

Bluprint,
Welcome to the forum. I too bought a house in 97 with an inground pool and knew nothing about pools at the time and it needed major work. Liner and equipment. Hired a pool contractor based on recommendations and it went well but I wish I had been smarter at the time. You have the advantage of having found this site before the work. At this point I would concentrate on the rest of the work to get the pool up and running. Probably the only thing you should plan for is the location of the cell in the plumbing to add the SWCG later. Guess what I'm saying is leave enough of a straight section of pipe after the filter for the cell. Hope everything goes well and keep us posted.
Al