I have done a lot of research and it appears that salt pools have a constant acid demand- so I'd be adding a gallon of acid every week instead of adding a jug of liquid chlorine per week. So what's the point? Chlorine is safer to handle anyways
Where are you getting this information from? My pool has a very low acid demand and keeps its numbers almost perfectly in line 99% of the time. I cant imagine having a pool without my salt water system!
Have any of you had to replace your chlorine generator in your salt water pools?
Acid addition with SWG will vary widely. I have to add some acid every few weeks, vs adding chlorine daily. If you already have a problem with rising pH, then adding a SWG may add to that. Controlling any sources of aeration and lowering TA will help stabilize pH. If it's still an issue, there's always borates.
I had a pool without SWG, before I built this one. I would NEVER go back! If my entire SWG system blew up, I would buy a new one immediately. For me, a pool without a SWG is unthinkable.