Hmm... now I don't know whether to feel please w/myself for sticking it to da man or frustrated that I didn't work it out the first time I challenged them on the need for minerals in the first place! At least the last 2 seasons were only partial.
But I get the feeling that most of the other stuff they sell me is worthwhile. Could someone confirm or deny that:
-Balance Pak 100 for alkalinity
-Slow 'n' Go for pH
-Shock
-Chlorine pucks
-Algicide (this seems to only be when opening/closing the pool)
I guess that's it. There's not much getting around using those, is there?