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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- 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 IKL65 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn IKL65 service entrance splice take on each side?
The IKL65 is a two-conductor splice sized A: 4/0 on one side and B: 1-2 on the other, so it joins a 4/0 run conductor to a 1 or 2 AWG tap side. It is a single-splice-per-unit item, sold each, so count one per connection.
2) Can I use the Blackburn IKL65 splice on aluminum service entrance conductors?
Yes. The IKL65 body is aluminum and it is built as a service entrance compression splice, which is the standard construction for splicing aluminum service conductors. It is a compression connector, so it needs a hydraulic or battery crimp tool with the matching die, not a set screw driver.
3) Does the IKL65 splice come insulated, or do I have to tape or heat shrink it?
The IKL65 ships insulated, so you are not wrapping a bare barrel after the crimp. It measures 4 inches at the splice with a 5-1/2 inch sleeve, so allow that much straight length in the enclosure or on the run before you cut.
4) Does the Blackburn IKL65 splice meet utility connector requirements for a service drop?
It is RUS Listed and passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors. That is the pair of qualifications utilities and inspectors typically look for on a service entrance splice.
5) Is the IKL65 the right part if both my conductors are the same size?
No. The IKL65 is a reducing splice, A side 4/0 and B side 1-2. If both ends of your run are the same gauge, you want a straight compression splice rated for that single size on both barrels rather than this one.
6) How much room do I need in the pedestal or handhole for an IKL65 splice?
Plan on at least the 5-1/2 inch sleeve length plus bending room for the conductors on both ends. The splice section itself is 4 inches. In tight pedestals that sleeve length is usually what decides whether the splice lays in cleanly.
7) What kind of connector is the Blackburn IKL65, mechanical or compression?
Compression. It is crimped with a die, not tightened with set screws, which means the connection is permanent and cannot be reopened to re-terminate a conductor. Order a replacement if you need to redo the joint.
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Does the Blackburn IKL65 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn IKL65 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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