You might be wondering, “Why would I ever need to kill the power on this thing?” Great question. Maybe you’re going on vacation for two weeks and don’t want it regenerating salt water while you’re sipping cocktails on a beach. Or perhaps you’re switching salt brands (a thrilling home improvement adventure).
More often, though, the reason is emergency maintenance, like a leak or a loud noise. Whatever the cause, knowing the off switch is like owning a fire extinguisher: you hope you never need it, but you’re very glad when you do.