Difference Between Cleat Wiring and CTS, TRS or Batten Wiring
| | Particulars | Cleat Wiring | CTS, TRS or Batten Wiring |
1. | Material required | Cleats, VIR or PVC cables, screws. gutties, blocks, boards etc | Teak wood batten, TRS or PVC cables, wooden gutties, screws, nails, link clips, boards etc. |
2. | Cost | Very low | Low |
3. | Voltage | Low (upto250V) | Low (upto 250 V) |
4. | Life (durability) | Very short | Long |
5. | Protection against fire | Poor | Fair |
6. | Mechanical protection | None | Good |
7. | Dampness protection | None | Good |
8. | Appearance | Not Good | Good |
9. | Type of labour required | Semi-skilled | Skilled |
10. | General reliability | Poor | Good |
11. | Additions or Alternations to the existing wiring | Very easy | Easy |
12. | No. of points that can be wired per day by a wire man with a mate | 6 | 5 |
13. | Fields of application | For temporary installations e.g., for functions, marriages etc. | For residential, commercial and office buildings. |
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