On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:36:44 -0700,
" wrote:

The electrical (steel pole) going to the electric meter on the side of
my house looks really bad. It's gotten pretty rusty over the years.
The wires come in at the top above the overhang and I plan on staying
really far away from that part. The question I have is for the rest
of the pole below the overhang and above the meter. What is the best
way to paint it? I was planning on sanding it down wipe it clean and
then use rustoleum primer and then paint. Is this the best way to
paint it?


Thanks,

I'd say you are due for a new house. Tear down the house immediately
before it catches on fire. Dynamite works well, or a large bulldozer
can generally take down any house in one day or less. Or just set it
on fire and let it burn to the ground. That way you wont have to
worry about having a house fire. Once the old place is gone, build a
brand new house with new electric service. That's a lot easier than
trying to paint that bugger. Another option would be to have a
neighbors tree suddenly fall on your wires and rip them down. Then
the neighbor's insurance company will have to pay to replace all of
it. You can assist their tree in falling by using a chainsaw on it.
Just cut about 90% of the way thru the trunk. A strong wind will
finish the job.