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I have one but right now I'm using another brand in 1/3 HP. I'll have to check the brand name. A little brain dead right now.

Both set ups with the lead work the same. A con for the U-shaped is some part configurations may cause the part to hang low in the tank and you don't want the parts too close to the plates. A con on two separate plates is an extra electrical connection to deal with. Caswell has lead plates. I got mine off a salvage job. Most use 1/8" thick.
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