> A "Western Union" splice is where the wires are stripped somewhere
> between 1.5" - 2.5" (depending upon conductor diameter), overlapped about
> 75%, twisted tightly for 2 or 3 wraps, then the remaining tail from each
> conductor is tight-wrapped around the adjacent conductor.  Very, very
> strong and Very, Very reliable.

In New Zealand electricians know this as a 'married joint', although the fi=
rst time I heard the term I heard it as 'Maori joint' (Kiwis on the list wi=
ll know the implication this has in NZ).

Very strong and reliable as you say.



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