Splices and

Joints
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 Splice
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To join wires by
weaving or
twisting them
together.
 Joint
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A point where
two things or
parts are joined.
Definition
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Splices and joints are the
different ways of
combining or joining
together of two or more
line of wires in a circuit to
conduct electricity.
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Commonly
used Splices
and Joints
Rat Tail or Pig Tail
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Commonly used to
join two o more
conductors inside
the junction box.
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 Y- Splice
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Generally used on
small cables because
the strands are flexible
and can all be wrapped
in one operation.
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 Knotted Tap
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This is used
where the tap wire
is under heavy
tensile stress.
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Plain Tap Joint
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Used where the tap
wire is under
considerable tensile
stress circuit.
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 Aerial Tap
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Used as a
temporary tap
usually done in
construction sites.
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Duplex Cross Joint
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A two-tap wire turned
simultaneously and is
used where the two tap
wire is under heavy
tensile stress.
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 Cross Joint
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This tap is a
combination of two
plain taps placed
side by side with
each other.
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Western Union Short – tie
Splice
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 most widely used splice
or joint in interior wiring
installation to extend the
length of wire from one
point to another.
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Western Union Long – tie
Splice
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Used for outside
wiring to extend the
length of wire from
one end to another.
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PROJECT #1
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SPLICES AND
JOINTS
Materials Needed:
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 # 14 Solid Wire
 1/8 Illustration Board
Ballpen
Plastic Ccover
Tools Needed:
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 Long Nose Pliers/
Combination Pliers
 Side Cutting Pliers
 Wire Stripper / Cutter
 Ruler
PPE 
 Gloves
 Steps
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1.Cut 20 pieces of solid wire
with 3 inches long each.
2.Retain 1 inch insulation
depending on the steps of
splices and joints.
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Short Quiz
#6
I.
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1. Used as a
temporary
tap
2. usedwhere
the tap wire is
under heavy
tensile stress.
3. joint used to
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extend the
length of wire
inside a house
or building.
4. Splice
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generally
used on small
cables
5. different ways of
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combining or
joining together of
two or more line of
wires in a circuit
6. 
combination
of two plain
taps
7. Used 
for
outside wiring
to extend the
length of wire
8. the tap

wire is
under
considerable
tensile stress
circuit.
9. Commonly

used to join two o
more conductors
inside the junction
box.
10. A two-tap wire
turned 
simultaneously and is
used where the two
tap wire is under
heavy tensile stress.
11. To join wires
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by weaving or
twisting them
together.
II.
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12.
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13.
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14.
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15.
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16.
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20.
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 
Short Quiz
#7
 I.
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Identification
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Battery
7.
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wire
8.
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switch
9.
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Push
button
10.
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Fuse
III.
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Short
Quiz #8
 1. Circuit
 in
which lamps are
connected acroos
the wires.
2. A sketch
 of an
electrical circuit
that is much like
a photograph.
 3. A circuit
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in
which lamps
are arranged in
a chain.
 4. A sketch
showing the
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components of a
circuit using
symbols.
 5. This is
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where we get
electricity.
 6. A device
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where power
is consumed.
7. This is
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where
electricity
flows.
 8. Cut or
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allows the
electricity
to flow.
 9. The
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complete path
that an electric
current travels
along.
10. A drawing
that explains
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or shows the
parts of
thecircuit.