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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- H-Type Compression Tap Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Accepted. Complies with ANSI C119.4 Specifications
- Temperature Range:
- up to 90 °C
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 1-7/8 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn WR269 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn WR269 H-tap connector take?
The WR269 is sized for a 2/0 ACSR run conductor with a 2/0 tap. It's a two-conductor H-type tap, so one run and one tap per connector, and it is sold each.
2) Is the WR269 a bolted connector or does it need a crimp tool?
Compression only. The WR269 is a crimped H-tap, so you need a hydraulic or battery compression tool with the correct die for the barrel; there are no bolts or set screws to torque.
3) Can I use this Blackburn H-tap on copper conductors?
No. The WR269 is an aluminum H-tap intended for aluminum conductor, specifically 2/0 ACSR run with a 2/0 tap. For a copper run or tap, use a copper compression tap or a rated bimetallic connector instead.
4) Does the WR269 tap connector meet utility specs for a distribution job?
It's RUS Accepted and complies with ANSI C119.4, which is the standard utility crews and inspectors look for on separable and compression connectors in overhead and underground distribution work.
5) What temperature can this aluminum H-tap run at?
Rated up to 90 C, so it suits 90 C rated conductor and insulation systems. Don't apply it where operating or emergency conductor temperatures exceed that.
6) Does the WR269 come insulated, or do I have to cover it after crimping?
It's a bare connector with no insulation, so the joint has to be insulated in the field. Plan on a cover, tape build-up, or heat-shrink sized to the finished barrel.
7) How much room do I need in the enclosure or on the pole for this H-tap?
The body is 1-7/8 inches long, so allow for that plus conductor bend radius and whatever insulating cover you're adding over the crimp.
8) Is an H-type compression tap the right choice instead of a split-bolt or wedge connector?
An H-tap like the WR269 gives you a permanent crimped tap on a 2/0 ACSR run, which is what utilities normally use where the joint won't be reopened and has to meet ANSI C119.4. If you need a connection you can take apart later for testing or load transfer, a bolted or separable connector is the better call, because a compression tap has to be cut out to remove it.
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Does the Blackburn WR269 come with a warranty?
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