Bright Copper plating tank anode problem

[thiberts]

i have a 15 gallon trip plate setup with 100 amp rapid technology rectifier i use boster cables for my connections and i use copper grounding rods for buss bars. My problem is when i have been plating for a few hours when i pull my copper anodes out they are coverd in pink junk witch fass in tank. i think its copper but its making a mess out of my tank dont no if thats normal. and by the way i just set it up and new to the plating industry.

[tbreaden]

You should have your anodes in a bag. I have 18"x18" anodes and I used the bandages from Caswell used fishing line to sew up a bag to fit. You can use rubber bands to hold it at the top.