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AL SERVENTR COMP SPLICE 800-750
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:
- Compression Splice Service Entrance
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- Passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- 4-1/2 Inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn RS8080 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn RS8080 service entrance splice take?
The RS8080 is a two-conductor compression splice sized 800 to 750, meaning one end accepts 800 kcmil and the other 750 kcmil. It joins two conductors end to end, one per barrel, so it is a straight in-line splice rather than a tap or a multi-port connector.
2) Does the Blackburn RS8080 meet ANSI C119.4 for underground and service connectors?
Yes. The RS8080 passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4, which is the standard for electric connectors used on insulated conductors. That is the line most utility and service entrance specs call out, so it will generally satisfy an inspector or engineer asking for a C119.4 connector.
3) Can I install the RS8080 with a hand crimper, or do I need a hydraulic tool?
This is a compression connector, not a mechanical set screw splice, so it has to be crimped with the die and tool the barrel is stamped for. At 800 and 750 kcmil that means a hydraulic compression tool, either a battery or hand pump 12-ton class head with the matching die index, not a hand ratchet crimper. If you need a tool-free joint at these sizes, use a mechanical set screw splice instead.
4) Is the RS8080 an aluminum splice, and can I use it on copper conductors?
It is an aluminum-bodied service entrance compression splice. Aluminum compression connectors of this type are dual rated for aluminum and copper when the manufacturer marks them AL9CU, so check the marking stamped on the barrel of the connector you receive before putting copper in it. The catalogued description for the RS8080 states aluminum service entrance construction.
5) How much room do I need in the pull box or gutter for this 800 kcmil splice?
Plan on 4-1/2 inches of barrel length, plus whatever insulating sleeve or tape you build over each end, plus bending radius for 750 and 800 kcmil cable. On service entrance work in a meter socket or wireway that length is usually the limiting factor, so measure the available straight run before you cut the conductors.
6) Should I use a compression splice like this or a set screw splice on a 750 kcmil service?
Compression gives a permanent, fixed-resistance joint that is compact and does not need re-torquing, which is why it is the usual choice for buried, submerged, or inaccessible service entrance splices. A mechanical set screw splice is the better pick when you have no hydraulic tool on site, when the conductor sizes are mixed or uncertain, or when the joint may need to be opened later. The RS8080 is the compression route, and it is fixed at 800 to 750 kcmil.
7) Is the RS8080 sold individually or in a bag of multiples?
Sold each. One RS8080 splices one pair of conductor ends, so a three phase plus neutral service splice needs four of them ordered separately.
8) What is the manufacturer part number and where is the Blackburn RS8080 made?
Order it as Blackburn RS8080. Country of origin is Mexico, which is worth noting if you are working a job with domestic sourcing requirements on the submittal.
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