DIRECTION Arrange the following splicing steps using numbers (1-4). Write your answer on the space
provided before each number

Steps in splicing a rat tail joint

1. Place the two ends of bare wire in crossed position
2. Then, twist the bare conductors about five to seven times
3. Strip the wire insulator at the ends of the conductor to be joined at about 50 mm. Clean both wires to
be joined

Steps in splicing aerial tap joint

1. Bend the tap wire over the main wire making a long twist.
2. Strip the tap wire end about 75 mm, and the main wire end about 25 mm.
3. Turn the tap wire around the main wire making four to five tums.
4. Place the wires in crossed position intersecting about 5 mm from the insulation of the tap wire and the
main wire

Steps in splicing western union long-tie joint

1. Place the wires in crossed position about mid halfway from the insulation.
2. Wrap each side of the wire for about four to five turns as shown in figure 4.
3. Strip the wire ends for about 75 mm.
4. Make four to six long twists of wires.​