Frequently Asked Questions
How long will Therm-A-Guard® protectors last?
How much do your wildlife protectors cost?
Model TGB-50007 - Small: $10.50
Model TGB-65010 - Medium: $15.50
Model TGB-82512 - Large: $18.50
Model TGB-10517 - Extra Large: $34.50
Do you offer any discounts on large orders?
Can a Therm-A-Guard® cover be installed hot?
Will infrared inspections be performed accurately with Therm-A-Guard® wildlife protectors installed?
Yes! Infrared inspections can now precisely detect hot spots on wildlife guarded equipment using the patented Therm-A-Guard® design. The view is clear enough to easily determine the exact cause of the hot spot and its actual temperature. Conventional solid wildlife guards mask this view and make it nearly impossible to accurately detect and report these hot spots.
Can Visual Inspections Be Performed Accurately?
Are insects inclined to build nests in Therm-A-Guard® covers because of its open mesh design?
How long will it take to receive my order?
How Large are the openings in the Therm-A-Guard's® sidewall
The openings in the Therm-A-Guard® are approximately 3/10" in size. These openings are large enough to allow an unobstructed view of your protected equipment yet small enough to prevent wildlife from coming into contact with the energized equipment.
What is the thickness of the Therm-A-Guard®?
Will the Therm-A-Guard® lower equipment operating temperatures?
Yes. The open design of the Therm-A-Guard® allows for increased air circulation around the guarded equipment thus maintaining cooler operating temperatures. Cooler temperatures are critical to the life expectancy of your bushing's gaskets.
How does the latch and hinge operate?
Therm-A-Guard® is designed with a truly unique latching system. The system has multiple independent latching points insuring a secure hold to the wildlife guarded equipment. Designed with a conventional hinge system, as opposed to a living hinge, the Therm-A-Guard® can easily be removed and reinstalled without fear of damaging the hinge assembly.
Where is the Therm-A-Guard® manufactured?
Is the Therm-A-Guard® design patented?
What size bushing does Therm-A-Guard® fit?
Is the Therm-A-Guard® UV stabilized?
Yes. All Therm-A-Guard® models are UV stabilized with a .75% HALS UV stabilizer. This high level of UV stabilization is more than triple that of most outdoor polyethylene products and will provide a minimum of 10 years of outdoor life without degradation.
Has a wind load study been performed on the Therm-A-Guard®?
How and where is the Therm-A-Guard® installed?
What material is the Therm-A-Guard® made from?
Therm-A-Guard® wildlife protectors are produced from an engineering-grade, high-density polyethylene called Marlex 9018, manufactured by Chevron-Phillips Chemical Corporation. (Complete material specifications and data sheets are available). The Therm-A-Guard® has a smooth, highly polished surface allowing rain to wash away contaminants that could otherwise build up. Both the polyethylene material and the colorant additive are UV stabilized.
What can I expect from Therm-A-Guard® verses our competition?
The Therm-A-Guard® offers so much more than just guarding equipment from wildlife. Here are just a few of the reasons:
- It allows infrared inspection programs to be accurate and effective
- It allows for visual inspections to be performed without removing the bushing cover.
- It allows workers to safely detect and eliminate stinging insect nests prior to removing the guard for equipment maintenance.
- It has a real hinge, not a living hinge, allowing the guard to be removed and reinstalled after maintenance without fear of breakage.
- The superior latching system keeps the Therm-A-Guard® securely around the bushing eliminating the need for tie wraps, tape, rivets, etc.
- It allows condensation to dry quickly from the electrical connectors being guarded due to its open design.
- The extremely smooth finish allows contaminants to wash off easily lowering the chance of any tracking issues.