electricity cost

Main question I bought a new pentair ic40 chlorine generator and controller. Should i install it before i close the pool or after the winter? Is there a downside to running water through it, I guess takes some time to put salt in and figure out the ideal levels, then emptying the lines? Or...

Hi Folks, I am a newbie and I wanted to understand the operating cost of running my pool in terms of $$$ for electricity. I have a separate heater as well, but just in general - Here are the specifics of the pool - 16k gallons pool, 15x33feet gunite pool, 3M dark finish - salt water pool -...