There are the following types of wiring:
- Cleat wiring.
- Casing and capping wiring.
- CTS or TRS wiring.
- Lead sheathed wiring.
- Conduit pipe wiring.
(i) Surface conduit pipe wiring.
(ii) Concealed conduit or Underground pipe wiring.
Wiring Selection
There are the following points to be considered before selecting the types of wiring for any particular place.
Durability: The wires used in that wiring must be durable and should be safe from the fire and weather changes etc.
Safety: The wiring should not be risky to any human being.
Cost: It should be within the approach of the consumer and should not be costly.
Appearance: The outlook of the wiring should be good enough and should be according to the construction and design Of the building.
Accessibility: It should be easily accessible and easy to extend.
Different types of wiring
Cleat wiring
| Particulars | Cleat wiring |
| Cost
Life Mechanical protection Safety from dampness Labour Extension and removal Time General reliability Appearance Material |
Cheap
Short Nil Nil Semi-skilled Very easy Short Poor Not so good Cleat, V.I.R. or P.V.C. wire, screws, gitties, board & block |
Conduit Pipe wiring
| Particulars | Conduit Pipe wiring |
| Cost
Life Mechanical protection Safety from dampness Labour Extension and removal Time General reliability Appearance Material
|
Expensive
Very long Very good Very good Highly skilled Not so easy and is costly Very much Very good Very good Conduit pipe, shaddles, hooks, wooden gitties, IC Bend and socket and other accessories, screws, block and board VIR or PVC wire. |
TRS Batten wiring
| Particulars | TRS Batten wiring |
| Cost
Life Mechanical protection Safety from dampness Labour Extension and removal Time General reliability Appearance Material |
Cheap
Long Fair Good Skilled Easy Short Good Good TW batten, TRS, CTS or PVC wires, gitties, screws, nails, clips |
LCC Batten wiring
| Particulars | LCC Batten wiring |
| Cost
Life Mechanical protection Safety from dampness Labour Extension and removal Time General reliability Appearance Material |
Expensive
Long Good Good Skilled Difficult Fairly long Fairly good Good Batten, lead-covered wire, gitties, screws clips, board and blocks |
Casing and capping wiring
| Particulars | Casing and capping wiring |
| Cost
Life Mechanical protection Safety from dampness Labour Extension and removal Time General reliability Appearance Material |
Fairly expensive
Fairly long Fair Fair Highly skilled Difficult Fairly long Good Good T.W. or P.V.C. casing & capping, V.I.R., P.V.c. wires wooden gitties, screws. |