Definitions
- Referring to a metal or plastic channel used to protect electrical wires and cables. - Talking about a pathway for electrical wiring that is enclosed on all sides. - Describing a system of channels or trays used to route and organize electrical wiring.
- Referring to a tube or pipe used to protect and route electrical wiring. - Talking about a pathway for electrical wiring that is enclosed on all sides. - Describing a system of tubes or pipes used to route and organize electrical wiring.
List of Similarities
- 1Both wireway and conduit are used to protect and route electrical wiring.
- 2Both provide an enclosed pathway for electrical wiring.
- 3Both can be made of metal or plastic materials.
- 4Both can be used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- 5Both are used to organize and manage electrical wiring systems.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Wireway is typically rectangular or square in shape, while conduit is cylindrical.
- 2Size: Wireway is generally larger than conduit and can accommodate more wires and cables.
- 3Installation: Wireway is often mounted on walls or ceilings, while conduit can be buried underground or embedded in concrete.
- 4Flexibility: Conduit is more flexible and can be bent to fit around corners and obstacles, while wireway is rigid and cannot be bent.
- 5Usage: Wireway is commonly used for indoor applications, while conduit is used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Remember this!
Wireway and conduit are both used to protect and route electrical wiring, but they differ in shape, size, installation, flexibility, and usage. Wireway is typically rectangular or square in shape, larger in size, and mounted on walls or ceilings. In contrast, conduit is cylindrical, smaller in size, and can be buried underground or embedded in concrete. Conduit is also more flexible and can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
