A couple of points to consider.
When in the planning stage, when working in dusty areas or where there is particles that may accumulate on top of the panels and such I tend to try not to go in the top. Although it is not always possible that is my first line of defence.
If you are worried about water or liquid (splashing or mist) then you are in a totally different context. The breaking of a water line is not considered part of the normal operation so it normally should not be considered. Equipment is installed according to it "normal working conditions". If we dealt with "what ifs" on every site, everything would be quakeproof, waterproof, sasquatch proof, etc.
If you use some kind of gasketed device, you have to remember that you will, in most cases, affect the mechanical connection for the bond between the connector (either cable or pipe) and the enclosure. You will likely require some sort of bonding bushing to be installed. Again not a big deal and low cost, but a pain if you forget them and need to put them on afterward.
Cheers
John Kuehnl-Cadwell
When in the planning stage, when working in dusty areas or where there is particles that may accumulate on top of the panels and such I tend to try not to go in the top. Although it is not always possible that is my first line of defence.
If you are worried about water or liquid (splashing or mist) then you are in a totally different context. The breaking of a water line is not considered part of the normal operation so it normally should not be considered. Equipment is installed according to it "normal working conditions". If we dealt with "what ifs" on every site, everything would be quakeproof, waterproof, sasquatch proof, etc.
If you use some kind of gasketed device, you have to remember that you will, in most cases, affect the mechanical connection for the bond between the connector (either cable or pipe) and the enclosure. You will likely require some sort of bonding bushing to be installed. Again not a big deal and low cost, but a pain if you forget them and need to put them on afterward.
Cheers
John Kuehnl-Cadwell
