Definition Terms

Conductors – materials through electrons

which electrons can move easily from
atom to atom(e.g.silver, copper).
Insulators – materials with very high resistance,
it cannot conduct any current when voltage is
applied (e.g. rubber, plastic).
Splice – to join together, as two ropes.
Joint – place where two things come together
and are united.
Common Wire Splices and Joints

 Rat-tail Joint – used in wires which are

seldom pulled.
 T-joint or Tap Splice – used for extending a
branch from the main circuit.
 Western Union Splice – used to protect
service wires from to much pulling or
tension.
 Underwriter’s Knot – For wires in lamp
receptacles and male plug to prevent
being pulled from screw terminals.
Steps in making splices and joints

1. For Rat-tail Joints

a. Prepare 2 pcs 4” long wire conductor
size # 14.
b. Remove rubber insulation about 2” long
of each wire.
c. Join the two wires across each other and
twist together.
Steps cont..
2. For T- Joint or Tap Splice
a. Prepare 2 pcs 4” long wire conductor size
# 14.
b. Remove rubber insulation at the center
about 2” at the center.
c. Remove rubber insulation of the other wire
about 2”
d. Hold the first wire in horizontal position,
and then splice/coil the other wire in a
clockwise manner.
Direction: Choose the answer that will correspond
to the statement. Write letter only as answer.

1. Type of wire joints which is seldom pulled.

a. western union b. rat-tail c. tap splice
2. These are used for extending a branch circuit from
the main.
a. tap splice b. rat-tail c. western union
3. Often used for lamp receptacles to prevent being
pulled from the screw terminals.
a. underwriter’s knot b. tap splice c. rat tail
4. Used to protect service wire from to much pulling or
tension.
a. rat-tail b. western union c. tap splice
5. To prevent damaging the hands during splicing the
wire. We must wear…
a. goggles b. gloves c. a gear
Assignment
A. Guide question
1. What is a magnet?
2. What are the classes of magnet?
B. Word Study
1. polarity
2. repulsion
3. attraction
C. Reference
1. Internet
2. Cardenas, E. Fundamentals and Elements of
Electricity.
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