Cleat wiring is a temporary wiring used for function and construction work. Wooden and plastic cleats used for this purpose and distance between the two cleats lies between 4 to 6 feet.
What is Cleat Wiring?
• In this system of wiring, cables are supported and gripped between porcelain cleats and 6mm. above the wall or roof.
• The main part is base, which is grooved to accommodate the cables, the other part is the cap which is put over the base
Read also: Types of Electrical wiring
• Cleats are placed above the wall or roof at an interval of 30 to 60 cm.
• The cables recommended for this type of wiring are VIR or PVC cables and any other approved insulated cables.
Advantages of cleat wiring
- It is the cheapest system.
- Installation and dismantling is easy.
- Less skilled persons are required.
- Inspection is easy.
- Alterations and additions are easy
Disadvantages of cleat wiring
- It is purely temporary wiring system.
- Appearance is not good.
- Cables are exposed to atmosphere and there is a possibility of mechanical injury.
- This system should not be used in damp places other wise insulation gets damaged.
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Where is the appropriate use of cleat wiring?
Factory / Industry
Modern House
School / Hospitals
Temporary functions
Answer: (4) temporary functions
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