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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 5 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn WR885L – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn WR885L H-tap connector accept?
The WR885L is built for a 477 kcmil through 4/0 run with a 477 kcmil through 4/0 tap, aluminum construction. Both sides of the H take the same range, so it handles a full-size tap off a main of the same gauge rather than a small tap off a big main.
2) Does this Blackburn H-tap meet ANSI C119.4 for utility work?
The WR885L complies with ANSI C119.4 specifications and is RUS accepted, which is what rural electric co-ops and most utility specs call out for compression connectors on aluminum distribution and service conductors.
3) Can I use an aluminum H-tap like the Blackburn WR885L on copper conductors?
It is an aluminum-bodied H-type compression tap, which means it is suited to aluminum and to aluminum-to-copper combinations when installed with the appropriate oxide-inhibiting compound per the connector's dual-rated use. If your job calls specifically for a copper-only C-tap, order a copper-bodied connector instead.
4) Is the Blackburn WR885L H-tap rated for 90 degree C conductors?
Yes, the WR885L carries a temperature rating up to 90 C, so it can be used on 90 C rated cable such as XHHW-2 without derating the connector itself.
5) How is an H-tap connector installed, and do I need a special tool?
It is a compression connector, not a bolted one. The run and tap conductors sit in the two channels of the H and the body is crimped closed with a hydraulic compression tool and the die specified for the connector size. There is no bolt to torque and no re-opening it once crimped, so conductor placement has to be right before you press.
6) Does the Blackburn WR885L come insulated, or do I have to tape or boot it?
It ships bare, with no insulation on the connector. Once crimped you have to insulate the joint yourself, either with a pre-formed cover, heat shrink, or tape build-up, depending on whether the splice is above grade, in a pedestal, or direct buried.
7) How many conductors does one WR885L H-tap join, and how is it sold?
One connector joins two conductors, a run and a tap, and it is sold each. For a multi-tap arrangement you need one connector per tap point.
8) How long is the Blackburn WR885L connector body?
The body is 5 inches long. That length matters when you are fitting the splice inside a pedestal, handhole, or transformer cabinet, since you need clearance for the connector plus the compression tool head around it.
How fast can I get the Blackburn WR885L delivered?
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Does the Blackburn WR885L come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn WR885L is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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