Automatic chlorine generators, more commonly referred to as saltwater pools, are a great addition to any pool. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work and what they do.

Both saltwater and fresh pools use some form of chlorine to keep water clean, clear and bacteria free. In freshwater pools, like this one in Sacramento, liquid chlorine is added as needed. Manny ...

Q: I am hearing conflicting opinions about saltwater chlorine generators. Can you detail how it works and if I should even consider it for my swimming pool? A: I think there are very few products in ...