re: Pool Owners step inside

First off - You running SALT or TRADITIONAL Pool?

I have SALT
1. Rarely - I turned my autofill off a few years ago - Louisiana rain seems to be enough to keep it topped off. Maybe once a year I need to add.

2. Never - Unless I stop maintaining it for an extended period. Then I will Shock it.

3. See #2. If I neglect it - I will shock it to knock everything down.

Salt is pretty maintenance free ONCE you get the levels (Salt and Acid mainly) right in the spring. I only add salt 2 - 3 times all summer and maybe some stabilizer.

It did take me a couple of seasons to figure out best practices for my pool.

Hope that helps....