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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 IKL68 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn IKL68 service entrance splice take?
The IKL68 is a two-conductor reducing splice: one side takes 4/0 and the other takes 3/0, as the A:4/0 B:3/0 designation indicates. Because the two barrels are different sizes, it is meant for a step-down joint, not two conductors of the same size. Check which end goes to which run before you crimp, since a compression splice is not reusable once it is dieed down.
2) Can I use this splice on aluminum service entrance cable?
Yes. The IKL68 is an aluminum-bodied compression splice built for service entrance conductors, so it suits aluminum SE runs. Use the correct compression die set for the barrel and follow normal practice for aluminum terminations.
3) Does the Blackburn IKL68 meet ANSI C119.4 for underground or direct-buried splices?
The IKL68 passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4 and is RUS Listed, which is what utility and co-op specs generally call out for service entrance connectors. If your drawing names C119.4, this splice satisfies that line item.
4) How long is the IKL68 splice sleeve, and will it fit inside my pedestal or handhole?
Figure on a 4 inch splice with a 5-1/2 inch sleeve. That sleeve length is the number that decides whether the finished joint clears the inside of a pedestal, meter socket gutter, or handhole, so measure your available straight length before ordering.
5) Is the IKL68 an insulated splice or do I need to tape and seal it myself?
The IKL68 is supplied with insulation, so it is not a bare barrel needing a full rebuild of the jacket. Normal field practice for moisture sealing at the ends still applies depending on where the joint sits.
6) Do I need a mechanical connector instead of this compression splice?
The IKL68 is compression only, meaning it needs a hydraulic or battery crimper with the right die. If you do not have a crimper on site, or you need a joint you can open again later for testing, a bolted mechanical or set-screw splice sized for 4/0 to 3/0 is the better choice. Where the spec calls for ANSI C119.4 performance and a permanent joint, the compression splice is the one to use.
7) Is the IKL68 sold individually or in a box?
It ships as an each, so one splice per unit ordered. Count your joints, order that quantity, and add spares if you are crimping in a pedestal where a mis-crimp means cutting the conductor back.
8) Is the Blackburn IKL68 made in the USA for a Buy American job?
Country of origin on the IKL68 is the United States, which is what procurement needs for federal, utility, and municipal jobs carrying domestic-content language. The manufacturer part number to put on the submittal is IKL68.
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Does the Blackburn IKL68 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn IKL68 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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