Gauge protection apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides gauge protection apparatus (10) for use with a booted gauge set (11). The gauge protection apparatus (10) includes a pair of locating members (16), interconnected by a cross strut (17) and a longitudinal strut (20) to define a cage or pocket within which the boot (12) of the gauge set (11) may be securely located. The locating members (16) are attached to the longitudinal strut (20) at one end (24) by angled nose struts (26), and at an intermediate point (25) by transverse side struts (27). The other end (30) of the longitudinal strut (20) is turned down and terminated by the formation of a loop (31). Passing through the loop (31) and securing the apparatus (10) to the high pressure hose (15) is a disposable electrical tie (32). The tendency of an impact to drive conventional guards through the gauge glass is substantially overcome by the marked clearance between the struts and the glass, with the added significant advantage of protection being afforded without losing significant viewability of the gauges.

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