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I need to paint the house woodwork. I have an overhead power supply which is attached to the corner of the house tied (I really hope) into the wall though the fascia and gable barge board.
I think the supply cable probably dates from the 1980’s.
So can I ask for any advice on how to paint around this safely? Unless you guys advise otherwise my plan is to have a good look at the condition when I’m up there and, unless I can see cable through the armour, man up and get on with it – very carefully.
Alternative suggestions of finding a painter and decorator who I don’t particularly like, or visiting the local S&M society and borrowing their rubber-wear (we live in a very progressive village) have already been discounted. Although the wifes marigolds and a pair of wellies are probably do-able.
My fear is that I’ll be the wrong side of the RCBOs and I’m not sure what condition 30-40 year old cable is likely to be in. Oh, and I only have a metal ladder and access tower.
I think the supply cable probably dates from the 1980’s.
So can I ask for any advice on how to paint around this safely? Unless you guys advise otherwise my plan is to have a good look at the condition when I’m up there and, unless I can see cable through the armour, man up and get on with it – very carefully.
Alternative suggestions of finding a painter and decorator who I don’t particularly like, or visiting the local S&M society and borrowing their rubber-wear (we live in a very progressive village) have already been discounted. Although the wifes marigolds and a pair of wellies are probably do-able.
My fear is that I’ll be the wrong side of the RCBOs and I’m not sure what condition 30-40 year old cable is likely to be in. Oh, and I only have a metal ladder and access tower.
