Wiring Splices & Jointing Basics

Front

Twist-on Wire Connectors

Back

Insulated cap for joining wires

Front

Soldering

Back

Melting solder to join wires

Front

Crimping

Back

Compressing connector onto wire

Front

Wire Nuts

Back

Twist to secure wire ends

Front

Butt Splice

Back

Connects two wires end-to-end

Front

Pigtail Splice

Back

Connects multiple wires to a single wire

Front

Western Union Splice

Back

Strong splice for solid wires

Front

Tap Splice

Back

Connects a wire to a running line

Front

Rat Tail Joint

Back

Twisting wires together

Front

Heat Shrink Tubing

Back

Insulation for splices and joints