John J. Peloquin wrote:
>
> Dear Mike,
>
> What is a simple lineman's splice?
Well, a lineman's splice is a connection between two wires that involves each
section
of stripped wire wrapping around one another. This forms a continuous,
straight line
with the two joined wires. This is different from a pigtail in that the
pigtail is
simply two sections of stripped wire twisted together. The end result is a
splice
with a 'tail' of wire protruding at a right angle from the splice. Somebody
else may
be able to explain this better, as I'm no electrician, I just play one on TV.
To answer your original question, I don't know any simple linemen, but when I
meet one
I'll be sure to pick his brains on his splicing techniques.
--
Michael S. Lishego
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Elementary Education Major,
English Minor, Class of 1999
R.A. of Winston-Salem Hall
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