Well, it has officially been one week and we are totally pleased with how things in "pool chemical country" are concerned so far! We have crystal clear water, that is holding a steady chlorine level (4-5) as well as a steady ph (7.4). Granted the temps have been cooler last week, and very minimal usage due to the water temp still around 70 degrees. I am anxiously waiting for my K-2006 test kit, due to be delivered in another week. At that point I will make a full set of test results and use these as my base line for the rest of the summer and how to tackle any sudden water issues.
I have not added anything...I mean nothing for the last 4 days chemical wise. No bleach, borax, dichlor, nothing. I still have crystal clear water, with NO signs of any cloudy water or any green algae growth. I have run the filter pump for 6 hrs each night, and have yet to SWCG. According to my last salt test, I believe Iam at 2700ppm. I believe the Intex SWCG I have works best on 3000ppm? Once I see chlorine levels dip a little I will fire up the SWCG and maintain levels, AND if need be add any additional salt to allow the SWCG to work as efficiently as it can.

My curious question: is it possible for me to go 4-7 days without adding any chemicals (bleach or dichlor/borax) and still maintain stable CL and pH levels day after day? I feel that each night, testing the levels I will see some major divergence in numbers, which would result in making some sort of overnight adjustment. Can using the BBB method be this simple and efficient. I do totally expect that with warmer temps, and more usage of the pool, that numbers will definately fluctuate, but for now I am loving it! So easy.
As far as the SWCG is concerned, I plan on letting CL levels drop down to 2 or 3 and then start nightly use of it. Should I test salt levels again, and raise them now according to what the SWCG recommends, OR wait and see how the SWCG runs at its current level? This intex system, will let me know if salt levels are to low, therefore, I will have to shut it down and slowly dissolve in small amounts to make the machine happy. THoughts on this anyone??