Underwriter's knot
| Underwriter's knot | |
|---|---|
| Names | Underwriter's knot, Two-strand wall knot |
| Category | Stopper |
| Related | wall knot, crown knot |
| Typical use | electrical |
| Caveat | Note that the colors in this depiction do not match current practises in either the UK or the US, nor is this cable in keeping with current safety standards for electrical installations |
| ABoK | #237, #775 |
The underwriter's knot is used in electrical wiring as strain relief to prevent a cable from being pulled from electrical terminals when the cable is yanked.