The Western Union joints used more frequently than any other joint. Itis used in interior wiring in joining two lengths of wire to extend the conductors from outlet to outlet. In outside wiring, itis used extensively. PROCEDURE: ‘Skin the wires about 6 cm from the ends at an angle of 45 degrees; Scrape or sandpaper the bared conductors; Place the two wires in °X" position at distance of about 3 cm form the end; Hold the wires firmly with pliers or your hand at their intersection and wrap one end a turn or two around the other wire. Then do the same with the other end; 5. Continue wrapping each wire, one against the other, until you have four full turns close together. When unable to turn the wires with your fingers, use pliers in order to get the point wrapped tightiy; 6. Cutoff any extra wire; 7. Tighten and shane with the pliers;‘The Western Union Lorg-Tie or telegraph splice, as it is frequently called, is used extensively for outside wiring and is quite similar to the short-tie splice, being used for the same purpose. The only difference is that a ‘number of long twists are made before wrapping the end turns. This is claimed to be an advantage because it allows the solder to spread in between the wires more freely. ibe PROCEDURE: 1. The wires for this splice are bared about 11.4 em; 2. They are then placed on the form of an “X” at a point midway between the insuation and the end at eh ‘end of the bare wire; 3. Eive.orsix long twists are then made and on each side at least four turns; 4, Continue wrapping each wire, one against the other, until you have four full turns close together. ‘When unable to turn the wires with your fingers, use pliers in order to get the point wrapped tightly; 5. Cutoff any extra wire; 6. Tighten and shape with the pliers; 7. The saliea is thon caldered and taned