Which of the following are disadvantages of the cleat wiring method?

Which of the following are disadvantages of the cleat wiring method?

Right Answer is:

All of the above

SOLUTION

Disadvantages of Cleat wiring:

  1. Appearance is not so good.
  2. Cleat wiring can’t be used for permanent use because Sag may occur.
  3. 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.
  4. It can be only used on 250/440 Volts at low temperatures.
  5. There is always a risk of fire and electric shock.

Note:- The other disadvantage of this wiring system is that its life is short as there is no continuous base for the wires. It is not used for domestic wiring. Instead, it is used in industries and workgroups for temporary wirings.

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