Anode was installed and buried

[Agrabah]

I can’t really find anything indicating either way and the PB already ran everything but they said it’s normal for them to install them buried in the ground. My question is, why? They are intended to be opened and have the rods replaced. It’s not serviceable once it’s buried especially when it’s landscaped over.

 

[Jimrahbe]

A,

We don't recommend using an anode, they really make no noticeable different in your pool operation, saltwater or not.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Agrabah]

A,

We don't recommend using an anode, they really make no noticeable different in your pool operation, saltwater or not.

Thanks,

Jim R.

Understood. It’s already installed and was included as part of the build. So if/when it leaks/needs to be replaced just cut and replace with PVC?

If it really does nothing still confused why everything outside of this forum says that it’s “required” especially for SWG pools.

Lots of misinformation everywhere and everyone points to TFP anyway but has completely ignored that everyone here is pretty adamant about not needing one in the first place.

 

[Jimrahbe]

A,

Most of us here are residential pool owners, not people trying to sell you something.

I personally have three saltwater pools. In total they have been TFP saltwater pools for over 25 years. None of them have any signs of saltwater damage, decking issues or corrosion issues. They all have their original equipment, again with no damage. Obviously, none of them have an anode.

Tell us more about your anode as most that we have seen are on the East Coast, and are most often mounted, above ground, and at the equipment pad.

Got any pics?

My normal response is "Get one if it makes you feel better"..

Good information is harder to find than misinformation when it comes to a lot of things, including pools and pool maintenance.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Newdude]

Lots of misinformation everywhere

The problem is they totally serve a purpose in the right situation. Say, the lower unit on a salt water outboard engine. There are dissimilar metals touching in places and corrosion is accelerated there.

Nowhere in your pool do you have dissimilar metals touching, yet because you have metals, and anodes are for salt water, well, yeah. Some knucklehead started installing them and now it's a thing.

Poor quality materials will weather quickly no matter what. Manufacturers are real quick to point the finger anywhere but at themselves.

 

[Agrabah]

A,

Most of us here are residential pool owners, not people trying to sell you something.

I personally have three saltwater pools. In total they have been TFP saltwater pools for over 25 years. None of them have any signs of saltwater damage, decking issues or corrosion issues. They all have their original equipment, again with no damage. Obviously, none of them have an anode.

Tell us more about your anode as most that we have seen are on the East Coast, and are most often mounted, above ground, and at the equipment pad.

Got any pics?

My normal response is "Get one if it makes you feel better"..

Good information is harder to find than misinformation when it comes to a lot of things, including pools and pool maintenance.

Thanks,

Jim R.

Thanks. First pic is during build. Second pic is current.

 

[Jimrahbe]

A,

You are kind of caught between a rock and a hard spot.

Unless your pool builder is willing to dig the anode up and install it above ground, then the only other option is to pay to have it dug up and replumbed.

I am not sure why you think it will leak in the feature? The anode will slowly corrode away, whether it provides any benefits or not, but it should not leak.

If you can get the pool builder to do it, then go for it. If not, I would just use it like it is.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Agrabah]

A,

You are kind of caught between a rock and a hard spot.

Unless your pool builder is willing to dig the anode up and install it above ground, then the only other option is to pay to have it dug up and replumbed.

I am not sure why you think it will leak in the feature? The anode will slowly corrode away, whether it provides any benefits or not, but it should not leak.

If you can get the pool builder to do it, then go for it. If not, I would just use it like it is.

Thanks,

Jim R.

O-ring failure on the top, eventually.