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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 Connectors & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Product Size:
- 16 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn RC20 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor size does the Blackburn RC20 compression splice take?
The RC20 is sized for 2/0 aluminum distribution conductor, joining two conductor ends in one sleeve. It is a tension splice, so it is intended to carry mechanical load on the run, not just make the electrical connection.
2) How long is the RC20 splice sleeve, and how much working room do I need on the line?
It is a 16 inch sleeve. Allow for the full 16 inches of straight conductor plus room to run the compression tool along the barrel, since a tension splice is crimped in a series of dies down the length rather than in one bite.
3) Does the RC20 splice meet ANSI C119.4?
Yes, the RC20 is built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors in underground and overhead distribution. That is the spec utility and municipal jobs usually call out on a distribution splice.
4) Can I use the RC20 to splice copper conductor?
No. It is an aluminum splice, built for 2/0 aluminum distribution conductor. For a copper run or a copper to aluminum transition you need a connector rated for those conductors; putting copper into an aluminum-only barrel is the wrong connection.
5) Is the Blackburn RC20 a bolted or a crimp connector?
Crimp. The RC20 is a compression connection, installed with a hydraulic compression tool and the correct die, not with bolts or set screws. There is nothing to re-torque afterward.
6) Is the RC20 insulated, or do I have to cover the splice myself?
Bare. The RC20 carries no insulation, so on any application that needs a covered joint you add the insulating cover, tape, or shrink separately. On open overhead distribution it is normally left bare.
7) Is the Blackburn RC20 sold individually or in a box?
Each. One RC20 splice per unit, so order one per conductor joint you are making.
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Does the Blackburn RC20 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn RC20 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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