What is the meaning of Y splice?

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Y SPLICE. A method of wrapping generally used on small cables. Knotted tap. This joint is used where the tapped wire is under heavy tensile stress.

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Types of splices

• eye splice – A splice where the working end is spliced into the working part forming a loop.
• ring splice – Attached the working end of a rope to a ring or clew.
• chain splice – Attached the working end of a rope to a chain.
• figure-eight splice knot- A splice-like bend knot used for joining two ropes.

Secondly, what are the common wire splices? Common Electrical Wire splices and Joints

• Y-Splice.
• Knotted tap.
• Plain tap joint.
• Aerial Tap.
• Duplex cross joint.
• Western Union Short-tie Splice.
• Western Union Long-tie Splice.
• Cross Joint.

Likewise, what does it mean to splice something?

verb (used with object), spliced, splic·ing. to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands. to unite (timbers, spars, or the like) by overlapping and binding their ends.

How do I connect two wires without soldering?

What you need: a roll of electrical tape and two wires whose ends have been twisted together. First, lay the twisted part of the wires onto a strip of electrical tape. Wrap the tape around the wires tightly 5-6 times, making sure to cover up all the wire. Give your connection a tug to make sure it is strong.