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Where appropriate use of cleat wiring?

Where appropriate use of cleat wiring? Correct Answer Temporary functions

Cleat wiring system:

  • This system of wiring comprise of ordinary VIR or PVC insulated wires (occasionally, sheathed and weather proof cable) braided and compounded held on walls or ceilings by means of porcelain cleats, Plastic or wood.
  • Cleat wiring system is a temporary wiring system therefore it is not suitable for domestic premises.
  • Cleat wiring systems are not used nowadays.

 

Advantages of Cleat Wiring:

  • It is simple and cheap wiring system.
  • Most suitable for temporary use i.e. under construction building or army camping
  • As the cables and wires of the cleat wiring system are in the open air, Therefore fault in cables can be seen and repair easily.
  • Cleat wiring system installation is easy and simple.
  • Customization can be easily done in this wiring system e.g. alteration and addition.
  • Inspection is easy and simple.

 

Disadvantages of Cleat Wiring:

  • Appearance is not so good.
  • Cleat wiring can not be used for permanent use, because sag maybe occurs after some time of usage.
  • In this wiring system, the cables and wiring are in the open air, therefore, oil, Steam, humidity, smoke, rain, chemical and acidic effect may damage the cables and wires.
  • it is not a lasting wire system because of the weather effect, risk of fire, and wear & tear.
  • it can be only used on 250/440 Volts at low temperature.
  • There is always a risk of fire and electric shock.
  • it can’t be used in an important and sensitive locations and places.
  • It is not a lasting, reliable, and sustainable wiring system.

 

Note:

Type of Wiring

Name of Wiring

Application

Temporary

Flexible wire

Decoration purpose in marriages, exhibitions, fairs, used for extension of temporary connections in various buildings

Temporary

Cleat wiring

Used for temporary wiring in small places, shops and residential buildings for a period of not more than one year

Permanent

Casing Capping

Used for the light and fan in the shops and houses

Permanent

Batten wiring

Used in shops, halls, houses and other big buildings

Permanent

PVC wiring

Used in damp places and where the wiring is necessary required to be water and fire proof

Permanent

Conduit pipe wiring

Used in godowns, cinema halls, workshops and industries

Permanent

Concealed wiring

Used in hospitals, drawing rooms, high precision workshops etc.

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