Saltwater pools vs traditional chlorine pools: Neither is maintenance-free — just different chores

Saltwater pools swap chemical handling for equipment upkeep — you skip buying chlorine but must clean the cell, check salt, and add more acid. Traditional pools are simpler: add chlorine, test, adjust, but you handle chemical containers and shock regularly. Both need the same basic testing for alkalinity, calcium, and stabilizer. Pick the one that annoys you less.