Abstract: The invention provides an electrical distribution system comprising a length of conduit 10 containing a plurality of continuous conductors. Electrical access to the conductors is achieved via a contact plug and a series of spaced entry apertures which are shaped to receive the plug in a particular orientation. Safety door means are provided within the conduit for each aperture and are designed to prevent contact with the conductors by means other than the correct contact plug. In one embodiment of the invention, the conduit is in two parts comprising a support section for securing to a supporting surface, and a wall section containing the entry apertures. The wall section can be connected to the support section at any desired location along its length.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system comprises a longitudinally-extending conduit containing a plurality of continuous conductors. Spaced apertures are provided in one wall of the conduit to allow access to the conductors for a connecting plug. A safety mechanism is provided at each entry point substantially to prevent access to the conductors by means other than a correct connecting plug, and to facilitate assembly and servicing of the system this safety mechanism comprises a unitary assembly which can be inserted into or removed from the conduit as a self-contained unit.