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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice Service Entrance Insulated
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Surface Finishing:
- Bare
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- Length 3.13 inches
Blackburn GLE 250 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Blackburn GLE 250 splice insulated, or do I have to tape or sleeve it after crimping?
The GLE 250 is a bare aluminum splice with no insulation on the body, so the joint has to be insulated in the field. Plan on tape, a heat-shrink sleeve, or a cold-shrink tube sized to the connector after the crimp is made.
2) Can I use the GLE 250 aluminum splice where the conductors are under mechanical tension, like an overhead span?
No. It is a non-tension splice, meant for straight conductor-to-conductor joints that are supported, such as service entrance and enclosure work. For a conductor carrying pulling or span load you need a full-tension compression splice instead.
3) How many conductors does the Blackburn GLE 250 splice join, and is it a crimp or a set screw connector?
Two conductors, one entering each end, joined by compression. It is crimped with a die-type compression tool, not tightened with set screws, so you need the matching die and a hydraulic or battery crimper on site.
4) How much room do I need in the box or trough for a GLE 250 splice?
The barrel is 3.13 inches long, so allow that plus the insulating sleeve or tape overlap and bending radius on both conductors. In a tight service entrance gutter or meter socket, measure before committing to the compression splice.
5) Does the Blackburn GLE 250 meet a recognized connector standard for inspection?
It is built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering compression and mechanical connectors for aluminum and copper conductors. That is the reference an inspector or spec writer typically looks for on a service entrance splice.
6) Is the GLE 250 sold individually or in a bag of connectors?
Each. The GLE 250 ships as a single splice, so order one per joint and remember a two-conductor service splice needs one connector per conductor pair.
7) Is the Blackburn GLE 250 made in the USA for jobs with domestic sourcing requirements?
Country of origin on the GLE 250 aluminum splice is the United States, which is what procurement usually needs on the submittal for public or institutional work.
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Does the Blackburn GLE 250 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn GLE 250 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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