WorksheetsCommon Splices and Joints
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
It is used to join two or more conductors inside the junction box
Rat Tail
Knotted Tap
It is used on small cables because the strands are flexible and all can be wrapped in one operation
Aerial Tap
Y-Splice
It is used where the splice is subject to strain or slippage
Knotted Tap
Duplex Cross Joint
It is used where the tap wire is under considerable tensile stress circuit
Plain Tap
Aerial Tap
It is used as a temporary tap usually done in constructions sites.
Plain Tap
Aerial Tap
It is used where the two tap wire is under heavy tensile stress
Wrapped Tap
Duplex Cross Joint
It is used on large solid conductors where it is difficult to wrap the heavy tap wire around the main wire
Y-Splice
Wrapped Tap
It is used in interior wiring installation to extend the length of wire from one point to another
Western Union Short-Tie Splice
Western Union Long-Tie Splice
It is used extensively for outside wiring to extend the length of wire from one end to another
Western Union Short-Tie Splice
Western Union Long-Tie Splice
How can you say when a splice/joint is effective? (Type your answer)
