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Arcadia LampGuardPro 50"
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A slim mesh cage for long 54 W ProT5 and T5 HO lights mounted inside a large enclosure, so climbing and coiling animals cannot touch the lamp. It lets about 85% of the light through.
Arcadia RALGP5, 1260 mm (50 in) long
For 54 W ProT5 and T5 HO, and 36, 38, or 40 W T8
About 2 in deep, so it takes little height
Hinged for lamp changes, with several cable exits
Four mounting screws included
Part number RALGP5
Description
On this page
- 1260 mm
- RALGP5
- 54 W ProT5
- About 85% light through
- Hinged
Why use a guard
A light mounted inside the cage is closer to your animal and loses nothing to a screen top, which is why we fit lights inside our PVC enclosures. The catch is that snakes, geckos, chameleons, and frogs can often reach it by climbing décor, backgrounds, or cables, and a snake may coil around a bare fixture. A guard keeps the animal off the lamp and keeps the lamp safe from the animal.
Arcadia chose the mesh size, shape, and finish to let as much light through as it can. Ordinary hardware mesh can block a lot more light and UV.
Size and fit
At a glance
- Size
- 1260 x 100 x 50 mm (about 50 x 4 x 2 in)
- Fits
- 54 W ProT5 and T5 HO, 36, 38, and 40 W T8
- Mesh
- Coated, rust-resistant metal mesh; about 15% of light lost
- Mounting
- Four fixing points, hinged on both sides, several cable entry points
- In the box
- The guard and four mounting screws; lamp and fixture sold separately
It covers our 48 in ProT5 kit and the matching LumenIZE kit. Arcadia's drawing shows about 1257 mm overall. For another maker's light, measure the outside of the whole fixture before you order. Measure the whole fixture rather than the tube, and on a LumenIZE light check the guard leaves room for the fixture and its connectors.
Arcadia size | Length | Made for |
|---|---|---|
410 mm | 8 W ShadeDwellerPro, 8 W MiniT5, 14 W T8 | |
510 mm | 15 W T8 | |
660 mm | 24 W ProT5 and T5 HO, 14 W ShadeDweller Max, 18 and 20 W T8 | |
960 mm | 39 W ProT5 and T5 HO, 30 W T8 | |
1260 mm | 54 W ProT5 and T5 HO, 36, 38, and 40 W T8 |
Fitting it
Switch off the light and let it cool.
Hold the guard over the fixture so it covers the whole lamp, and check it clears the mounting clips and cable connections.
Fix it to the ceiling or wall of the enclosure at its four fixing points with the four screws included. Check first that they suit the thickness of your panel and that no tip will poke through where your animal can reach, and use other screws if your surface needs them.
Run the cable out through one of the cable entry points, and secure it where your animal cannot climb or pull on it.
To change a lamp later, remove two screws and swing the guard open on its hinges.
Close the guard securely, then check the UV index where your animal basks with the guard in place. Any mesh cuts some UV, so do not rely on readings taken without it.
Our advice
Wipe the mesh down as part of your monthly cleaning. Dust on the mesh cuts the light that gets through, and switch the light off first.
Lights it guards
Questions
Does it fit the Arcadia ProT5 54 W?
Yes. Arcadia lists RALGP5 for 54 W ProT5 and T5 HO systems.
Does it block UVB?
A little, as any mesh does. Arcadia puts the loss at about 15% of the light energy.
Why does it matter that it is slim?
At about 2 in deep it leaves more height for branches and raised basking spots under the light.
Are screws included?
Yes, four mounting screws. Check their length against the thickness of your panel before you fit them, and use other screws if your surface needs them.
Is a lamp or fixture included?
No, just the guard and its four screws. The light is sold separately.
Does the guard replace the lamp's minimum distance?
No. Keep to the lamp maker's minimum distance, and check the UV at every spot your animal can reach.
| Part number | RALGP5 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arcadia |
| Shipping weight | 10 lb |
| Shipping box | 52 x 6 x 4 in |
Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.
Shipping
Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.
Returns
14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns
Warranty
One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.
Questions
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