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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:
- 17 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn RC205 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the RC205 aluminum splice on copper conductor?
No. The RC205 is an aluminum-body splice made for aluminum distribution conductor. Putting copper into an aluminum-only sleeve risks galvanic corrosion at the joint. For a copper-to-aluminum transition you want a bimetallic connector rated for both metals.
2) Will a full-tension splice like the RC205 carry the mechanical load on an overhead span?
That is what it is built for. A full-tension distribution splice is rated to carry the conductor's mechanical pull as well as the current, so it can sit mid-span on an overhead 2/0 aluminum run. A non-tension or jumper splice cannot, and should only be used where the conductor is already dead-ended or supported.
3) Is the RC205 splice a compression fitting or a bolted connector?
Compression. The RC205 is crimped with a hydraulic compression tool and the correct die set, not torqued down with bolts. If you need a connection you can open and re-make in the field, a bolted splice is the better choice; compression splices are permanent once crimped.
4) Does the Blackburn RC205 come insulated, or do I have to cover it myself?
It ships bare, with no insulation on the sleeve. On an insulated distribution circuit you will need to re-insulate the joint yourself with tape, a cold shrink, or a heat shrink sleeve rated for the voltage. On overhead bare aluminum distribution it is installed as-is.
5) What standard does the Blackburn RC205 compression splice meet?
It is built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors used between aluminum and aluminum or aluminum and copper conductors. That is the reference most utility and municipal distribution specs call out, so it will satisfy a drawing that names C119.4 for a full-tension splice.
6) Is the RC205 sold individually or in a box quantity?
Each. One RC205 sleeve per unit, so you order one per splice point rather than by the carton. The part number is RC205 and it is made in Mexico.
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Does the Blackburn RC205 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn RC205 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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