Pool Tool 104D Inline Zinc Anode - 2"

Very neat and tidy design, easily fitted into my existing 2" return that goes into my pool heater before routing to the salt generator. I liked how it wasn't one of those where you put a saddle on an existing pipe and punctured a hole and pray it never leaks. The anode ingot is massive in this unit and I liked how it is replaceable after 3-5 years. Screw lid was great. Just applied some Hayward lube and also lubed the air bleed. They provide you a super long piece of #8 copper bonding wire and that saved me a big box trip as my bonding wire needed to run along a wall first and that extra length was great. I also recommend, as they do, to definitely install it with the anode downwards or horizontal vs. vertical. Great product and definitely will buy my 20 year old pool some time before I have to break down and get pool replastered and hardware replaced.

Easy to install, make sure to orient the unit either upside down or at least at an angle pointing down to prevent air bubbles being trapped. Came with a long enough bonding wire and hardware to reach my expensive gas heater which it is now protecting. Added this unit when I converted my pool to a salt cell. Installed a foot after heater exit and a foot before my newly added check valve. Salt cell is 2 feet after the check valve to further prevent chlorine from siphoning back toward heater element.

Fixed the problem. I am a little miffed that the salt cell maker (Goldline/Hayward) did not mention ANYWHERE in the manual that you need one of these. The result is now my brand new pool is stained and I have to acid wash it.I installed it horizontally to reduce bubble trapping. I have had not problems with it. I took off a star only because it is not very modular. The mounting tee is special and pool tool does not show a replacement for it. I had to redo the equipment hookup since I installed the anode, and as a result I have to buy a new anode because I cannot remount this one. I notice pool tool offers a unit that will mount on a standard 2" slip tee, but that does not really solve the issue, since slip connections are permanent. Thus this would have to be a 2" slip to thread adapter and a major PITA.And yes, I realize it was my bad planning here. Leave plenty of space around the unit for cutting out and remounting. Next time, sigh.

This is a must for saltwater pools. It is very easy to install. The kit comes complete with the exception of the glue. Unlike others, I installed it upright. The unit has a bleed valve on the top that allows the air to be purged.

The media could not be loaded.  Every pool should be bonded for safety (bonding is not grounding). A bonding of the pool is done by connecting all metal parts with a 8 gauge wire, to allow an equalizing of electrical potential. The use of this product many help you pass a pool inspection of the bonding of the actual pool water, and it’s recommended by the manufacture “Pool Tool” to install after the filter. I’ve created a video to help us DIY crowd. I did 100% of all my plumbing and electrical work, but I recommend hiring a professional if you don’t feel comfortable with this type of installation.The product is essentially a “T” with 2” slip connections on both sides, and the anode is screw in. I used pool lube on the 3 “O-Rings” and bleeder valve. You wan to first turn off the power, close your filter and drain the pipe if possible. Then install just the schedule 40 PVC “T” with primer and blue cement (I used Oatey Rain & Shine). Let in dry for an hour at least before any pressure. Next screw on the actual anode, then open your plumbing again, turn on your power, then run your filter. Inspect for any leaks, I had none. Then connect the screw on the anode to the supplied bonding wire, you’re done. Congratulations, you just finished bonding your pool for 5 years.Replace anode when 50% of the material is gone. Also, make sure to drain or remove the anode for winterization.

Solid product, works as intended and appears to be built to last. Comes with a copper grounding strap that can tie right into your pools grounding system. As others have mentioned it's a 2" pvc connection and mount it sideways to avoid air getting trapped.

Install was simple. I took the advice from other reviewers and installed it sideways so it would not keep trapping air. Timne will tell if it works. Hade several stainless steel screws rust in the pool so hoping this will keep the new ones from rusting. Everything was watertight out of the box, no leaks.

Also easy to access for service

This is one of those items that your pool builder should include (but probably didn't) in their build, especially when installing a salt water system.This item was added into my pool plumbing as a means of protecting other metal parts of the pool, it will sacrifice itself instead of the other components. All Salt water pools should have one. It works as designed with no problems, remember to install it on its side or facing down so as to avoid trapping air and keeping it submersed.

No leaks and straight forward install. Make sure to take out all rubber gaskets and Teflon lube them before re-assembly. Install before heater and after filter and attach bonding copper to existing equipment pad bonding.

Excellent pool addition. Easy to install.