Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Western Union Splice
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A technique for joining two wires end to end both mechanically and electrically. Pioneered by the linemen of the the Western Union Telegraph company in the first part of the 20th century. Still a viable technique for splicing wires.
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One of the symptoms is that it causes fluid retention, mostly in the hands, feet/ankles, and face..
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The Western Union Splice
Get solderstick at 20% OFF with discount code "LE20" at solderstick.com/sale
A technique for joining two wires end to end both mechanically and electrically. Pioneered by the linemen of the the Western Union Telegraph company in the first part of the 20th century. Still a viable technique for splicing wires.
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*Please help support this channel at NO COST TO YOU. If you shop on* *Amazon, please use this link: amzn.to/3706t6c *
*I will get a small commission and it costs you nothing. *
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HEY YOU ABOUT TO POST SOMETHING STUPID:
Yes, I know my hands are large/fat. It's because of a heart condition I suffer from called Congestive Heart Failure. Here's a link to some information about CHF: https://cle.clinic/2TdS2Ux
One of the symptoms is that it causes fluid retention, mostly in the hands, feet/ankles, and face..
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Support learnelectronics:
Amazon Store:
If you are shopping for electronic components, test gear or consumables please consider visiting my Amazon shop @ amazon.com/shop/learnelectronics
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Please check out patreon.com/learnelectronics and pledge a dollar if you can. It will go a long way to keeping the channel alive. It costs a bit of money to buy all the items and produce these videos. Your help is appreciated.
Paypal:
Or....if you'd like to send a one-time donation you can use this link: paypal.me/learnelectronics
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Gear I use:
Multimeter: OWON B33+ amzn.to/3UkTJOo
Oscilloscope: KIPRIM DS1202 amzn.to/3gfJGMN
Signal generator: Junctek JDS8080 shorturl.at/ehTZ1
Component Tester: T7 Multifunction amzn.to/3AYY03v
Soldering Station: Sealody ???????
