i don’t think u need to check pool chem daily. 2-3 x a week will do it. if you keep a log, you knwo where the chlorine level is. i know exactly every day. you do need to keep track of chlorine and how much bleach youadd. but thats not 5 mins a day. that’s like 3. and ph levels, muriatic acid. that you need to look at once a week. but it’s really easy once its dialed in. swg may be the same price, but you ahve the big upfront expense. i think i just like the task; but you do have to stay on it always