In existing multifamily dwelling (the action is taking place in Chicago) the part of service entrance conduit (circle area on the pictures bellow) has been eaten by rust. The building is ( and has to be ) occupied and has to survive 6 months without replacing that service conduit. Service is life front, building is 80 years old, so replacing conduit means :
1)replacing both service conduits, replacing the old service, and old feeders
2)new service conduits, new service, and new feeders size has to be according to new standards NEC2002 AND CEC2002
so this is classic “chain reactions” or (...)
Wires are also very old (around 80 years !? ) and covered with asphalt type insulation
So far nothing has happened ( no major fireworks ) but I think the clock is ticking…
Any ideas how to temporary protect ( against : rain, snow , and unforeseen events) that rusted area ?
Regards
makyts