Pool Chemistry and Maintenance From a CPO
Nadia Caldwell · July 7, 2026
That call came in on a Tuesday afternoon: “My pool store just quoted me $1,600 for a salt system, but my neighbor says I should get a tablet feeder instead for $200. They both say ‘automatic chlorine.’ What’s the actual difference?” What I use on my pool: The chlorine feeder that handles salt or dry … Read more
Nadia Caldwell · July 6, 2026
You won’t find this on the salt cell manufacturer’s label, and your pool store clerk probably won’t mention it unprompted: salt chlorinator cells need regular cleaning, and nobody tells you how often until the thing stops working. A property manager called me last month because their salt system had quit producing chlorine entirely. I extracted … Read more
Nadia Caldwell · July 5, 2026
Saltwater generators do not eliminate chlorine—they manufacture it on-site, which is a crucial distinction most pool owners miss until their water goes cloudy. Understanding this fact before you commit to either system will save you months of frustration and hundreds of dollars in wasted chemicals. What I use on my pool: Stops weekly chlorine runs … Read more