maddog
Here he comes to save the day!
just so i understand this....the anode and the part to be cleaned need to be touching....or it doesnt matter?
Not sure if I understand your question , but let me sum it up.
The part you want to clean hooks up to Negitive.
The steel rods (or whatever you use) around the perimiter of the bucket hook to Positive.
Do not let them touch!!
Using stainless puts chrome in the water and is toxic. Just use steel. When it rusts away, get some more. Clean the steel (scrap or wire brush) once in a while. You will see the difference right away with clean steel.