Which of the following wiring systems is most economical for house wiring?
Which of the following wiring systems is most economical for house wiring? Correct Answer Cleat wiring
Explanation:
- Cleat Wiring, Wooden casing-capping Wiring, CTC or TRS or PVC sheathed wiring, Lead sheathed or metal-sheathed wiring and Conduit Wiring are Systems of Wiring.
- This wiring is usually employed in our country.
Comparison Between Various System of Wiring:
|
Particulars |
Cleat Wiring |
Wood Casing-Capping Wiring |
TRS Wiring |
Lead Sheathed Wiring |
Conduit Wiring |
|
Material Required |
Cleat, VIR or PVC cables, wooden gutters, screws, block, etc |
Teak wood, TRS or PVC cables, screws, block, etc |
Teak wood batten, TRS or PVC cables, screws, block, nails, clips, etc |
Teak wood batten, Lead sheath cables, screws, block, nails, clips, etc |
Conduit pipe, VIR or PVC cable, saddles, hook, tees, IC box, etc |
|
Cost |
Low |
medium |
Medium |
Costly |
very costly |
|
Durability |
very short |
fairly long |
Long |
Long |
very long |
|
Type of labor required |
semi-skilled |
highly skilled |
medium-skilled |
medium-skilled |
highly skilled |
|
Appearance |
not good |
Fair |
Good |
Fair |
very good |
|
Mechanical Protection |
none |
fairly good |
Good |
medium-skilled |
very good |
|
Voltage |
up to 250 volt |
up to 250 volt |
up to 250 volt |
up to 250 volt |
up to 660 volt |
|
Application |
For temporary purpose e.g., camp, marriage, etc |
For residential and commercial |
For residential and commercial |
For service mains |
For residential and commercial, workshop, godown, etc |