**Q: How long does an anode bag last?**
**A:** Under optimal conditions, our anode bags can last for up to 5 years. Service life may vary with environmental factors, including the aggressiveness of the surrounding soil or water. Regular inspections help assess the bag’s condition and remaining life.

**Q: How do you install an anode bag for a propane tank?**
**A:** Installation involves several steps:
1. Clear the area around the tank.
2. Excavate a hole near the tank and place the anode bag inside.
3. Connect the bag to the tank using the designated cable, ensuring a firm, secure bond.
4. Backfill the hole, making sure the anode bag remains in full contact with the surrounding soil.

**Q: What are anode bags used for?**
**A:** Anode bags provide cathodic protection. They safeguard various metal structures—such as propane tanks, underground pipelines, buried steel assets, docks, piers, and fire hydrants—against corrosion. By producing a small electric current, anode bags counteract the corrosive electrochemical activity that leads to rust and deterioration.

**Q: What is an anode bag?**
**A:** An anode bag is a type of sacrificial anode used in cathodic protection systems. It is a bag filled with a reactive metal—typically magnesium or zinc—connected to a metal structure to shield it from corrosion. When placed in soil or water near the structure, the bag generates a protective electric current that prevents the metal from corroding.