Another summer is drawing to a close, and it’s yet another summer marked by extreme hot temperatures and oppressive humidity from coast to coast, from the third coast to the space coast. A massive heat dome sludged its way across the country from June through July, trapping millions of people indoors, endangering both marginalized populations and wildlife, while also heating water sources to abnormal levels. At one point in July, over 270 million Americans were under a prolonged heat advisory.
The strain excessive heat places on communities and utilities is real: one need not think long before considering California or Texas’ rolling brownouts of years past and present. Beyond those hotspots, though, places not typically known for broiling conditions are facing these challenges, as well; Denver, Seattle, New England, the far Upper Midwest.
The need for waterworks equipment to be enclosed is greater than ever for many reasons, including the increasing incorporation of digital technology into waterworks equipment for monitoring and analysis. Today a new need is emerging: the level of consideration that goes into protecting pumps and backflows from winter freezing now needs to be applied to summer regardless of where you live.
A 2020 report published for the Water Utility Climate Alliance and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies makes a clarion call for the need to incorporate proactive countermeasures against rising heat, citing specifically “the potential to reduce the operating lifespan of critical equipment such as motors,” along with noted elevated risks to personnel and other infrastructure.
That means your equipment demands strength, durability and insulation, and, for these summer months, adequate ventilation. And for all of the above, Safe-T-Cover’s got you covered.
Our vented enclosure panels can be outfitted with exhaust fans and louvers, allowing airflow to your equipment to ensure it’s always in prime operating condition. What’s more, with modular design, these panels can be switched out for the seasons. In a few minutes and with minimal effort, a Safe-T-Cover can be prepared to take on the worst of the season, regardless of season, for up to 30 years and even beyond.
Consider the alternatives: A steel cage may provide ventilation, but it also provides easy access to what’s inside for anyone wanting to get at it, and cages offer zero seasonal versatility. Fake rock brittles under the sun; it’s only a matter of time before they deteriorate. There’s just no substitute for quality.
We don’t need to tell you that weather and climate can be extreme and volatile. In this era of climate volatility, it’s crucial to ensure critical equipment isn’t just enclosed, but prepared for whatever every season brings. With best-in-market lead times, your Safe-T-Cover can be shipped, arrive and installed all before seasons change. Use our sizing guide to find the enclosure perfect for your needs, or contact us to discuss your specific situation or if your project calls for made-to-spec custom aluminum enclosures.
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