Solar conduit is hard, durable protective tubing that completely covers and protects wires or cables used in electrical applications that typically need protection from exposure to sunlight and other elements. Solar cables and wires are seen as the arteries and veins of any solar PV system.
In a solar power system without conduit, the outdoor wires could get wet, eventually, corrode and the PV system would likely suffer extensive and expensive damage. Moreover, without conduit, the wires in the walls could heat up and start a fire. Hence, installing a conduit is necessary to protect wires from all exterior or interior elements and vice-versa.
Installation of a Solar Conduit
When installing conduit, the wire is pulled through the conduit tubing and then typically passed through walls, under driveways, secured to the exterior and even to the interior of a house. Basically conduit installation protects the wires running through the walls, underground, on the roof, or down the side of the house.
Installing conduit consists of measuring out the length, cutting, threading and bending it to fit the requirements of the projects, installing the fittings and supports, securing the conduit into place and installing the couplings/connectors, connecting to the outlet boxes, pulling the conductor (wire) through the conduit tubing and making, securing and testing the connections.
In conduit installation, all the pieces are connected to a conduit body which is a special kind of fitting that functions a lot like a junction box and is used in between the connecting pieces to keep the number of bends to a minimum.
Conclusion
In recent times, it is very important to have a solar conduit at home. It is very safe and is useful in protecting wires when it passes through the ground. The many advantages compared to the very few demerits makes it very beneficial to have this system in the house.
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