You raise a good point Steve.  Even if you successfully clean the top of the
rod, you won't know what the condition of the rod is sub-surface.  The only
downside to replacing the old rod, is having to drive a 10 foot rod into the
ground.  Here in Arizona, that is real tough as our ground is as solid as
concrete.

Best 73


Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ


-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 7:43 AM
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Subject: Re: Cleaning ground Rod

Mark,

I think I'd bust open the piggy bank and buy another one for 10 or 12 
bucks.

You could wire brush it, but the   part in the ground  may have already 
rotted away.

73,  congrats on the new house and bride, Steve KW3A

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