Cleat Wiring

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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.

cleat wiring
cleat wiring

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

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• 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.

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Advantages of cleat wiring

  1. It is the cheapest system.
  2. Installation and dismantling is easy.
  3. Less skilled persons are required.
  4. Inspection is easy.
  5. Alterations and additions are easy

Disadvantages of cleat wiring

  1. It is purely temporary wiring system.
  2. Appearance is not good.
  3. Cables are exposed to atmosphere and there is a possibility of mechanical injury.
  4. This system should not be used in damp places other wise insulation gets damaged.

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