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H TYPE COMPRESSION CONN SIZE CODE 2
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
- Surface Finishing:
- Tin-Plated
- Temperature Range:
- up to 90 °C
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 1-11/16 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn WR189R – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Blackburn WR189R H-tap meet ANSI C119.4 for underground and direct-buried splices?
The WR189R compression tap complies with ANSI C119.4 specifications and is RUS accepted, which is what utility and co-op specs usually call for on secondary connections.
2) Is the WR189R H-tap insulated, or do I still have to cover it?
It ships bare. The WR189R is an uninsulated tin-plated compression H-tap, so the joint has to be covered after crimping with tape, heat shrink, or a cover appropriate to the application.
3) Do I need a special crimp tool for the Blackburn WR189R, or will a mechanical lug work instead?
This is a compression connector, not a set-screw device, so it has to be crimped with a hydraulic or battery compression tool using the die matching size code 2. If you do not have a compression tool on the truck, a mechanical split-bolt or H-tap is the alternative type for that splice.
4) What temperature can the Blackburn WR189R compression connector run at?
Rated up to 90 degrees C, so it matches 90 C rated conductor insulation such as THHN or XHHW in normal service.
5) Can I use the Blackburn WR189R on aluminum conductors, or copper only?
The body is tin-plated, the standard plating used on H-taps intended for both copper and aluminum service, and it is built as a compression connector rather than a mechanical set-screw lug. Match the conductor sizes to the size code 2 range stamped on the connector before crimping.
6) How many wires does a WR189R H-tap connect?
Two conductors, a run and a tap, joined in the single H-shaped crimp barrel. For a three-way splice you need a separate connector or a second tap.
7) How long is the Blackburn WR189R connector, and will it fit in a tight handhole?
The barrel is 1-11/16 inches long, so allow for that plus your cover material when you are figuring clearance in a pedestal, handhole, or crowded gutter.
8) Is the Blackburn WR189R sold individually or in a box?
Sold each, so order one per splice plus spares. Compression H-taps are a one-shot part, a bad crimp means cutting it off and starting with a new connector.
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Does the Blackburn WR189R come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn WR189R is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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