Solar conduit is a structure through which wires run, from the solar panel into house. They generally run on the exterior of the house. They can be painted to match the colour of the walls, in few cases they pipes can be drop from attics so that they are not visible to anyone. It is also possible to hide them inside walls, which can be expensive while installation and for maintenance.
Experts suggest that it is very important to select the correct type of conduit because, in the absence of a conduit, the protection for the cable would be compromised, which could lead to downtime and inefficiency. The correct conduit would help to make the site safe for people and reduce the number of risks.
The factors that decide if the conduit is suitable to include:
- Wire type
- Type of circuit
- Conduit size
- Designation of conduit
- Ambient temperature during sunlight exposure
An experienced professional would first conduct a survey of the place. This would help in deciding cables that require protection, which is dependent on the circuit type of the types of hazards they are expected to face.
In general, they are commonly used for circuits that leave the PV system, protecting wires that pass in the outdoor area, from combiners to inverters as well. The conduits are used indoors for distribution boards as well.
Different type of conduits is required in different areas, mainly used for cable protection only. The performance of the conduit differs from location to location as well. It is always ideal to use conduits in all places, specified in the Buildings and Fire codes.
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