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COMPRESSION CONNCTOR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- H-Type Compression Tap Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Accepted. Complies with ANSI C119.4 Specifications
- Temperature Range:
- up to 90 °C
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 1-7/8 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn WR219 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn WR219 connector used for?
The WR219 is an H-type compression tap connector, used to make a permanent tap or splice between two conductors. It is a two-conductor connector installed with a compression tool and die, not a bolted or mechanical connection, so once it is crimped the joint is not reusable. It ships as a single piece, sold each.
2) Does the Blackburn WR219 come insulated, or do I have to tape or seal it myself?
It is a bare, uninsulated H-tap. No insulation material is supplied with the connector, so the finished joint has to be insulated in the field with tape, a cover, or a heat shrink or gel-filled insulator suited to the application and the circuit voltage.
3) Does the Blackburn WR219 meet ANSI C119.4 for underground or utility work?
The WR219 complies with ANSI C119.4 specifications and is RUS accepted, which is what utility and co-op specs typically call for on connectors used in distribution and secondary work. That RUS acceptance is the item most often asked for on rural electric and municipal jobs.
4) Is the WR219 H-tap rated for 90 degree C conductors?
Yes, the WR219 is rated for operation up to 90 degrees C, so it can be used on 90 C rated conductor insulation such as THHN or XHHW without derating the connector itself. Ampacity of the run still follows the conductor and the termination temperature limits at the equipment.
5) Can I install a Blackburn H-tap with a lug crimper or do I need a specific tool?
An H-tap like the WR219 is a compression connector and has to be installed with the matching compression tool and die set, indented the number of crimps the connector calls for. A generic lug crimper will not produce a listed connection. If you need a joint you can install with a wrench, a bolted split-bolt or mechanical tap is the different product type to look for.
6) Where is the Blackburn WR219 made?
The WR219 H-tap is manufactured in Mexico. Buyers working to domestic-content or Buy America procurement rules should factor that in before specifying it on a funded project.
7) Is the WR219 sold in a box or individually?
Each WR219 is sold as a single connector, so quantity ordered equals the number of taps you can make. For a job with a fixed number of splices, order one per joint plus spares for miscrimps.
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Does the Blackburn WR219 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn WR219 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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