Surface Wiring System. This conduit wiring can be either surface conduit wiring or concealed conduit wiring. On of the difficulties with surface wiring is that some of the common circuit topologies are not as easy to use.
Surface-mounted wiring also known as electrical raceways are wires that run across walls and are already connected to electrical boxes behind the walls that allow you to add a new light fixture or ceiling fan without having to cut into the wall to add a new electrical box. For example the classic loop in wiring style for lighting requires typically three cables to connect to each lighting position power in out and a switch drop wire. A surface wiring system for electrical installations in building and the like comprising an elongated core means in which a plurality of elongated conductors are embedded said core means being adapted to be mounted along a building support surface cover means supported on said core means juncture means between said core means at which exposed ends of said conductors are connected by flexible conductors said juncture means comprising a protective element preventing said flexible.
This system of wiring comprise of ordinary VIR or PVC insulated wires occasionally sheathed and weather proof cable braided and compounded held on walls or ceilings by means of porcelain cleats Plastic or wood.
Surface wiring systems simplify the process. The advantage of surface wiring is that it can be done with little or no disruption to existing finishes. It is important to realize that surface wiring is only an acceptable practice indoors and poses many safety concerns when implemented outside. Surface wiring is a system in which the wires are simply run across the surface of a wall or ceiling but are concealed and protected by a decorative cover or channel.
