Burndy BISR250DB Unitap Direct Burial Insulated Splice Reducer, Aluminum
The Burndy BISR250DB is a Unitap series direct burial, insulated in-line splice/reducer for 4/0 AWG-250 kcmil conductors. Dual rated for aluminum and copper, this two-port connector ships with an oxide inhibitor pre-installed for below-grade corrosion protection. It carries a 600V minimum voltage rating and is UL Listed to UL468A-468B for underground splicing work.
Key Features
- Conductor Range: 4/0 AWG-250 kcmil, dual rated for aluminum and copper conductors.
- Durable Construction: Aluminum body and hardware for corrosion-resistant performance.
- Direct Burial Rated: Engineered for direct burial installation in underground splice applications.
- Insulation: Plastisol insulation with an oxide inhibitor pre-installed against corrosion.
- 2-Port In-Line Design: Two-port design secured with 2 screws, 5/8 screw size, 5/16 hex key, 360 installation torque.
- Voltage Rating: 600V minimum voltage rating for underground electrical connections.
- Finish: Unplated aluminum hardware and connector body.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- Complies with Industry Standard UL468A-468B
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Ports: 2
- Product Material: Aluminum
- Plating: Unplated
- Series: Unitap
- UL Listed: Y
- UPC: 781810288061
- Width (in): 1.18
- Insulation Type: Plastisol
- Type of Plating: Unplated
- CULUS: N
- Number of Ports: 2
- Length (in): 6.70
- Type of Hardware: Aluminum
- Product Description: In-Line Splice/Reducer, 2 Port, 4/0 AWG-250 kcmil, Al/Cu Rated
- Aluminum Size (Range): 4/0-250 kcmil
- Number of Screws: 2
- Plated (Yes or No): N
- Industry Standards: UL468A-468B
- Screw Size: 5/8
- CSA Certified: N
- UL Recognized: N
- Rated for Direct Burial: Y
- Copper Solid Size (Range): N/A
- Installation Torque: 360
- Min Voltage Rating: 600
- Hex Size (Key): 5/16
- Height (in): 2.17
- ROHS Compatible: Compliant
- Conductor - AL Str Size Range: 4/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
- Conductor - Copper Str Size Range: 4/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
- Trade Name: UNITAP™
Typical Applications
- Direct-Burial Underground Splice Connections
- Underground Distribution and Service Entrance Wiring
- Utility and Industrial Power Distribution Systems
- Substation and Switchgear Conductor Connections
- Below-Grade Electrical Installations
Why Burndy?
Burndy's Unitap BISR250DB pairs an aluminum body with a pre-installed oxide inhibitor and Plastisol insulation for long-term underground reliability. Its UL468A-468B listing and 600V rating support code-compliant splicing on 4/0 AWG-250 kcmil aluminum and copper conductors.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Wire Size:
- 4/0 AWG
- Ports:
- 2
- Plating:
- Unplated
- Series:
- Unitap
- UL Listed:
- Y
- UPC:
- 781810288061
- Width (in):
- 1.18
- Insulation Type:
- Plastisol
- Type of Plating:
- Unplated
- CULUS:
- N
- Number of Ports:
- 2
- Length (in):
- 6.70
- Type of Hardware:
- Aluminum
- Copper Stranded (Range):
- 4/0 AWG-250 kcmil
- Aluminum Size (Range):
- 4/0-250 kcmil
- Number of Screws:
- 2
- Plated (Yes or No):
- N
- Industry Standards:
- UL468A-468B
- Screw Size:
- 5/8
- CSA Certified:
- N
- UL Recognized:
- N
- Rated for Direct Burial:
- Y
- Installation Torque:
- 360
- Min Voltage Rating:
- 600
- Hex Size (Key):
- 5/16
- Height (in):
- 2.17
- ROHS Compatible:
- Compliant
- Connector Type:
- In-Line
- Conductor - AL Str Size Range:
- 4/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
- Conductor - Copper Str Size Range:
- 4/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
- Product Type:
- Splice Reducer
- Trade Name:
- UNITAP™
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- list_batch:
- BUR-20260916