May Wieland RST connectors be cast in concrete?
Answer: Yes, Wieland RST16 and Wieland RST20 pluggable electrical connectors are the only systems that may be cast in concrete. Both in prefab concrete construction elements and in concrete poured on site or tunnel formwork construction systems. Wieland RST16 and RST20 have been specifically tested and certified for this purpose. The prerequisite is that a concrete-resistant cable is used. Isolectra supplies the RST20 series with a concrete-resistant cable specifically developed for this purpose.
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- Are Wieland GST and RST connectors maintenance-free?
Answer: Yes, Wieland GST18, GST15, RST16 and RST20 and RST25 connectors are maintenance-free. This is stated by Wieland and confirmed by independent certification.
- May Wieland GST and RST connectors be used in inaccessible areas?
Answer: Yes, Wieland GST18, GST15, RST16 and RST20 and RST25 connectors are maintenance-free. This is stated by Wieland and confirmed by independent certification. They may therefore also be used in inaccessible places.
Rationale:
- NEN1010:2015 526.3 All connections shall be accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance, except: ........... - a connecting structure that is part of equipment compliant with the applicable product standard.
- Technical Committee NEC-64-TC has indicated that the provisions of Section 526.3 of NEN1010:2015 apply to products that do not require maintenance. The product standard should guarantee it, and if it does not, then the manufacturer should guarantee it. In this case, Wieland provides this guarantee.
- See also: Accessibility of electrical connection - SBK Training
- Het artikel is iets aangepast in NEN1010:2020 526.3
- NEN1010:2020 526.3 All connections shall be accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance, except: ............ - a connecting structure that is part of equipment that [nlb> does not need to be accessible according to the applicable product standard.
