GR 10 Electrical Joints and Splices

Which type of wire splice is the most common?

• Western Union Splice

• Rattail Joint

• Plain Tap Splice

• Knotted or Loop Tap Point Joint

In which type of joint are the two wire ends simply twisted together?

• Western Union Splice

• Rattail Joint

• Plain Tap Splice

• Knotted or Loop Tap Point Joint

What is another name for the Plain Tap Splice?

• Western Union Splice

• Rattail Joint

• Plain Tap Splice

• Knotted or Loop Tap Point Joint

When is the Knotted or Loop Tap Point Joint used?

• When there is no strain

• When the splice is subject to strain or slippage

• When two tap conductors extend away from branch conductors

• When two wires are used in a system

What is the advantage of the Double Wrapped Cross Joint over the Ordinary Cross Joint?

• It is used for nonmetallic-sheathed cable

• It is used for bare overhead wires

• It is stronger

• It is used for connecting a small-diameter wire to a larger diameter wire