What's the Best Pool Treatment System?

Chlorine gas is green, Boss!

Calcium hypochlorite is wonderful - easy to store, doesn't go off, and its as cheap as chips.

Back when my brother worked for a pool/Jacuzzi place they pushed this stuff called baquaspa as a chlorine alternative, supposed to be a "green" alternative, In fact i believe it even comes in a green bottle!

For Jacuzzi systems, I have heard some interesting rumors about silver, try a search on

Jacuzzi silver salt silver nano Colloidal Silver

I use a salt generator system that converts NaCl into chlorine. It works great, softens the water and I put in about one 40lb bag of salt every 2 weeks in the summer and that bag costs $10.00! It can't be beat!!

Yes I agree wither the Guest contributor. I have had both salt and chlorine pools and salt is by far easier to control and cheaper. Especially here in Queensland Australia, where it get very hot and the chlorine evaporates quickly. Just have to check your converter occasionally and remove the sodium buildup.

I've used products called SoftSwim for pools, and SoftSoak for hot tubs. It's a lot less maintenance (once a week) than chlorine, doesn't smell, and doesn't turn your hair green.