Line Guard for Triplex

Critter Guard’s Line Guard for Triplex blocks animal access to overhead electrical power assets such as transformers, switches, reclosers, bushings, and other similar devices. Crawling animals such as squirrels, rats, snakes, and many other types of animals may use overhead conductors as a highway to explore without fear from ground-based predators. The animal’s curiosity can then create a “outage event” if they get too close to powered devices. The Triplex specific version of Line Guard is designed for Secondary Service Entrance on Triplex conductors. While this version is specific for Triplex service, it is also effective on most overhead conductors, regardless of the whether a single conductor is used or a triplex, duplex, or quadruplex bundle. The Line Guard system is comprised of a series of identical, independent rollers and two jump barriers that are mounted on the conductor anywhere between a point of access for the animals (such as a power utility pole, trees, or other building structures) and the overhead devices to be protected. The system normally does not move, but when the animal engages with the system, it spins or turns on the conductor so the animal cannot keep his balance. This frightens the animal, and it retreats. The system is made of highly engineered plastic with UV protection and is secured to overhead lines using either our Standard Fasteners option or our HotLine Clamps (HLC) fasteners option. When installed according to manufacturer instructions, Line Guard has been proven to endure extreme weather for many years without need of replacement or maintenance. Options Line Guard Options Option for a 4 Pack: Each Line Guard kit is individually packaged.  However, in many utility applications with 3 phase power, there are 3 conductors and 1 ground wire where Line Guard is to be installed.  For convenience, we offer the LG201-T-4pk, which includes 4 individually packaged kits in 1 box, rather than a separate box for each kit. Option for HLC (HotLine Clamps): Critter Guard's HotLine Clamps (HLC) fastener option is specially suited for securing Critter Guard's Line Guard kit to powered overhead power lines. All overhead lines have a "droop." As a result, it is important to secure the Line Guard assembly to the conductor, so it doesn't slide apart due to gravity. The HLC is a C-clamp made of solid aluminum with a flat, smooth face so it doesn't interfere with the free spinning of the rollers or wheel of the Line Guard kit. It is 7/8" wide, with a clamping range suitable for conductor sizes from 2/0 (two-aught) through 556. It can be tightened using the 7/16" diameter eye bolt with a hot stick or other appropriate approved tool for powered lines. The HLC is 100% made in USA. Installation Line Guard for Triplex Installation Installation is easy and takes about 15 minutes per conductor. Critter Guard recommends only experienced linemen install the system. This particular version is designed for energized installs. View Line Guard Installation Instructions.