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In commercial and industrial settings, a bus duct system is an important part of the electrical power distribution. It ensures the effective distribution of power to the switchgear. However, any problems with the bus duct can lead to downtime. As one of the leading bus duct manufacturers, we share with you some important factors to consider when installing the bus duct system:

• Ampacity: To select the right bus bar size, it is necessary to know the ampacity. Ampacity denotes the maximum current carrying capacity of a particular device. When calculating the ampacity, consider factors such as your actual operating environment and daily requirements.
• Location: If you are installing the bus duct system outdoors, you need weather-proof enclosures for them as small amounts of water entering the enclosure can lead to a serious electrical explosion. For determining the best location for the bus duct, consult the manufacturer.
• Extra precaution needed: At many industrial and commercial facilities, transformer protection devices often fail to fully protect the bus ducts from fault. Hence, it’s important to consider extra protection for bus ducts. At the time of installation, it may cost extra but it is nothing in comparison to the savings you would make by avoiding the downtime.
• Be accurate with the specifications: When you are placing an order for new bus duct systems make sure that the manufacturer understands your needs and approves of the specifications provided by you. All the specifications should be communicated to the manufacturer clearly and concisely. Any changes in specifications after the manufacturing has started can not only push the project deadline but also the cost. If the manufacturer suggests a few changes, such recommendations must be reviewed at your end. Pay special attention to dimensions.
• Test bus ducts before installation: Always test bus ducts before the actual installation process starts. The first step is to make sure that the dimensions are correct. Then check different components.
• Conduct the final test: Bus duct manufacturers often provide assembly hardware kits that include all the parts and components needed for installation. Use these kits to save your time and effort. If you're not using such a kit, go for only manufacturer-recommended parts and components. For a fail-proof installation, follow the manufacturer’s instructions precisely. Once the installation is complete, conduct a final test by energizing the bus duct system with no load and conduct an infrared scan. If there are no hot spots, your bus duct is ready.