Electrically-conductive corrosion-protective covering

A corrosion-protected electrical assembly, comprising:

• a) a metallic component having an outer surface;
• b) a water-impermeable, electrically-conductive, heat-shrink covering applied to at least a portion of the outer surface.

The method of claim 7, further comprising burying the portion of the metallic component in the earth.

A corrosion-protected electrical assembly, comprising:

• a) a metallic component having a bottom portion and an outer surface, wherein the metallic component is a utility pole or a guy anchor rod or direct buried tower steel;
• b) a water-impermeable, electrically-conductive covering applied to the outer surface at the bottom portion.

A method for protecting a metallic component from corrosion, wherein the metallic component is a utility pole or a guy anchor rod or direct buried tower steel, the method comprising:

• a) applying a covering to an outer surface of the metallic component at the bottom portion of the metallic component, the covering being water-impermeable and electrically-conductive.