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    This document discusses different types of wire splices and joints commonly used in electrical wiring. It describes 10 different splices/joints: rat tail/pig tail splice, Y-splice, knotted tap joint, plain tap joint, aerial tap, duplex cross joint, Western Union short-tie splice, Western Union long-tie splice, cross joint, and wrapped tap/tee joint. It provides details on how each splice/joint is made and its appropriate uses, such as for joining wires inside a junction box or for extending wire lengths. Multiple choice questions are also included to test the understanding of the different splice/joint types.

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    This document discusses different types of wire splices and joints commonly used in electrical wiring. It describes 10 different splices/joints: rat tail/pig tail splice, Y-splice, knotted tap joint, plain tap joint, aerial tap, duplex cross joint, Western Union short-tie splice, Western Union long-tie splice, cross joint, and wrapped tap/tee joint. It provides details on how each splice/joint is made and its appropriate uses, such as for joining wires inside a junction box or for extending wire lengths. Multiple choice questions are also included to test the understanding of the different splice/joint types.

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    This document discusses different types of wire splices and joints commonly used in electrical wiring. It describes 10 different splices/joints: rat tail/pig tail splice, Y-splice, knotted tap joint, plain tap joint, aerial tap, duplex cross joint, Western Union short-tie splice, Western Union long-tie splice, cross joint, and wrapped tap/tee joint. It provides details on how each splice/joint is made and its appropriate uses, such as for joining wires inside a junction box or for extending wire lengths. Multiple choice questions are also included to test the understanding of the different splice/joint types.

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    How many equipment are found inside

    the room that uses electricity?


    Common wire Splices
    and Joints
    WHAT IS WIRE SPLICES AND
    JOINTS?
    • Is a method of joining two or more
    wires.
    • Splices are therefore most often used
    when structural elements are required in
    longer lengths than the available
    material.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    1. Rat Tail or Pig


    Tail
    This kind of joint is commonly used to join
    two or more conductors inside the junction
    box. It is suitable for service where there is no
    mechanical stress when wires are to be
    connected in an outlet box, switch, or conduit
    fitting.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    2. Y-splice

    This method of wrapping is generally used


    on small cables because the strands are
    flexible and all can be wrapped in one
    operation.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    3. Knotted tap

    This is used where the tap wire is


    under heavy tensile stress.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    4. Plain tap joint

    This is used where the tap wire is


    under considerable tensile stress
    circuit.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    5. Aerial tap
    This is used as a temporary tap
    usually done in constructions sites.
    The easy twist will facilitate tap
    wire movement.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    6. Duplex cross
    joint
    This is a two-tap wire turned
    simultaneously and is used where
    the two tap wire is under heavy
    tensile stress.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    7. Western Union Short-tie Splice

    This is the most widely used splice


    or joint in interior wiring
    installation to extend the length of
    wire from one point to another.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    8. Western Union Long Tie Splice

    This is used extensively for outside


    wiring to extend the length of wire
    from one end to another.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    9. Cross joint
    The same application is done as in
    plain tap and the only difference is
    that this tap is a combination of
    two plain taps place side by side
    with each other.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    10. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint

    This is used on large solid


    conductors where it is difficult to
    wrap the heavy tap wire around the
    main wire.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    Rat Tail or Pig Tail

    This kind of joint is commonly used to join


    two or more conductors inside the junction
    box. It is suitable for service where there is no
    mechanical stress when wires are to be
    connected in an outlet box, switch, or conduit
    fitting.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    Plain tap joint

    This is used where the tap wire is


    under considerable tensile stress
    circuit.
    Commonly Used wire Splice and Joints

    Western Union Short-tie Splice

    This is the most widely used splice


    or joint in interior wiring
    installation to extend the length of
    wire from one point to another.
    A. Multiple Choice
    Directions: Read and analyze the
    statements/questions carefully. Write the letter of
    the correct answer.
    1. This is used on large solid conductors
    where it is difficult to wrap the heavy tap
    wire around the main wire.
    a. Plain tap joint
    b. Rat Tail or Pig Tail
    c. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
    d. Western Union Short-tie Splice
    2. This is used where the tap wire is under
    considerable tensile stress circuit.
    a. Plain tap joint
    b. Rat Tail or Pig Tail
    c. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
    d. Western Union Short-tie Splice
    3. This is the most widely used splice or joint in
    interior wiring installation to extend the length
    of wire from one point to another.
    a. Plain tap joint
    b. Rat Tail or Pig Tail
    c. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
    d. Western Union Short-tie Splice
    4. This is a two-tap wire turned simultaneously
    and is used where the two tap wire is under
    heavy tensile stress.
    a. Plain tap joint
    b. Duplex cross joint
    c. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
    d. Western Union Short-tie Splice
    5. This is used where the tap wire is under heavy
    tensile stress.
    a. Knotted tap
    b. Rat Tail or Pig Tail
    c. Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
    d. Western Union Short-tie Splice
    B. Hands-On
    Directions: Perform at
    least five (5) wire splices
    and joints.
    PERFORMANCE TASK RUBRICS

    4 3

    2 1
    4 3

    2 1

    NEXT
    GENERALIZATION
    What are the commonly used wire
    splices and joint?
    Give example of common wire splice
    and joints that we have discussed and
    give its uses.
    ASSIGNMENT

    Bring the following materials next meeting:


    1.Tools use in splices and joints
    2. T.W. no.14 solid/stranded ,1 meter
    3. Flat cord no. 16 , ½ meter
    THANK YOU VERY MUCH
    GOD BLESS US ALL!!

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