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AL SERV ENTR SPLICE A:4/0 B:1-2 5.5
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- Yes
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice Service Entrance
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Listed. Passes the Requirements of ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- Splice 4 inch, Sleeve 5-1/2 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn IKL55 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn IKL55 service entrance splice take?
The IKL55 is a two-port reducing splice: the A side takes 4/0 and the B side takes 1 to 2. That pairing is what makes it useful on a service entrance where the incoming conductor is larger than the run leaving the splice. If both of your conductors are the same size, you want a straight splice rather than a reducing body like this one.
2) Can I use the IKL55 aluminum splice on copper conductors?
The body is aluminum, and Blackburn service entrance splices of this style are built for aluminum service entrance conductors. Nothing in the IKL55 data qualifies it for copper, so treat it as an aluminum-to-aluminum connector and pick a dual-rated AL9CU connector if you have copper on either side.
3) Is the IKL55 a compression splice or a mechanical set-screw connector?
Compression. The IKL55 is crimped with a die tool, not tightened with set screws, so you need the matching compression tool and die on site. Set-screw connectors are faster in the field and re-enterable; a compression joint is one-shot but gives a consistent connection that does not need re-torquing.
4) Does the Blackburn IKL55 meet ANSI C119.4 for underground and direct-buried service connections?
It passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4 and is RUS Listed, which is the combination utility and co-op specifications normally call for on service entrance conductor connectors. If your drawing calls out RUS acceptance, the IKL55 satisfies that line item.
5) How much room do I need in the pedestal or gutter for a Blackburn IKL55 splice?
Plan for a 5-1/2 inch sleeve over a 4 inch splice body, so allow that overall length plus bending room for the conductors. In a tight meter socket or shallow enclosure, measure before you crimp, because there is no shortening a compression joint once it is made.
6) Is the IKL55 splice insulated, or do I still have to tape or heat shrink the joint?
The IKL55 is supplied with insulation over the splice, so it is not a bare barrel needing a separate sleeve. Standard practice still applies for the conductor insulation you cut back at each end.
7) Is the Blackburn IKL55 sold individually or in a bag quantity?
Sold each, one splice per unit, so order the exact count your job needs rather than a carton. Part number to specify is IKL55.
8) Is the Blackburn IKL55 made in the USA for jobs with domestic sourcing requirements?
Country of origin is the United States, which covers Buy American style documentation on public and utility work. Institutional buyers standardizing a service entrance connector across a campus can cite that on the submittal.
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Does the Blackburn IKL55 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn IKL55 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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