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COMP STIRRUP W/CONTAX 477-266ASCR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Connector with Stirrup
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- 4-1/2 X 3-3/4 inches Tall
- Product Material:
- Aluminum with Tin Plated Copper Bails
Blackburn WRQ698 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn WRQ698 compression stirrup connector take?
The WRQ698 is built for main conductors in the 477 to 266 range, ACSR included, which is how the part is designated (477-266ASCR). It is a compression fitting, so the main run is crimped with a die tool rather than bolted.
2) Is the Blackburn WRQ698 stirrup body aluminum or copper?
Both. The body is aluminum, and the bails are tin plated copper. That mix matters on an aluminum main conductor: the aluminum body contacts the line, while the tinned copper bails take the copper hot line clamp, keeping dissimilar metal contact off the main run.
3) What is a compression stirrup connector used for on an overhead line?
A stirrup gives you a fixed, sized loop on the main conductor so hot line clamps can be attached and removed without working the main run itself. The WRQ698 compresses onto the main conductor and leaves tin plated copper bails as the attachment point, so repeated clamping wear happens on the stirrup instead of the line.
4) How big is the WRQ698 stirrup, and will it clear adjacent hardware?
Overall size is 4-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches tall, so plan that much room around the tap point for the bails and the hot line clamp that will hang on them.
5) Can I install the WRQ698 with a bolt wrench, or do I need a crimper?
You need compression tooling. This is a crimp-on fitting, not a bolted or set screw connector, so the main conductor side requires the correct die and press to make the connection.
6) Does the Blackburn WRQ698 come insulated or with a cover?
No insulation. It ships as a bare metal fitting, so any covering or animal guard over the tap is a separate item you add.
7) Is the Blackburn WRQ698 sold individually or by the box?
It sells each, one connector per unit, so order the exact count of taps you are making rather than a carton quantity.
8) Where is the Blackburn WRQ698 made?
Country of origin is Mexico. Useful if you are filing origin documentation on a utility or public works order.
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Does the Blackburn WRQ698 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn WRQ698 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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