Sanitizer Decision Calculator

Compare liquid chlorine/manual dosing, saltwater chlorine generators, trichlor tablets, and liquid dosing automation by effort, climate fit, vacation resilience, and the main side effects that come with each path.

Relative fit only. This does not claim exact costs or replace actual water testing, equipment manuals, or safety guidance.

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Leave pool type or volume blank if you do not know them. The ranking still works.

Pool typePool volume (gallons, optional)ClimateUse patternTravel / vacation frequencyDaily dosing toleranceUpfront budget sensitivityCovered or uncovered?

Salt stanceTablet stanceLiquid chlorine stanceAutomation stance

Existing equipment constraints

Already have automationThe equipment pad already has a controller or dosing path.Salt-ready surface / setupThe pool and equipment are already a reasonable match for salt.No plumbing changesYou want to avoid extra plumbing or install work.Limited storageSafe storage space for liquid product is tight.No nearby powerThere is not a convenient power source by the pad.