Ideal Industries Underground Splice Kit 1/0-250 MCM Thermo-Shrink Heat Shrink Tubing
Professional-Grade Direct Burial Splice Protection System
The Ideal Industries Underground Splice Kit delivers professional-grade splice protection performance for direct burial electrical applications. This heavy-wall heat shrink tubing system features adhesive liner technology designed for electricians, utility professionals, and electrical contractors, providing the reliable underground protection and industry-leading quality that electrical professionals demand for permanent installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
Advanced Heat Shrink Protection
- Heavy-Wall Heat Shrink Tubing - Superior mechanical protection with enhanced durability for underground environments
- Adhesive Liner Technology - Creates complete moisture seal and environmental protection for long-term reliability
- UV Resistant Construction - Withstands sunlight exposure during installation and above-ground applications
- Direct Burial Rating - Engineered specifically for permanent underground electrical installations
Electrical Safety & Code Compliance
- 600V Maximum Rating - Meets voltage requirements for residential and commercial electrical systems
- 105°C Temperature Rating - Handles high-temperature electrical loads and environmental conditions
- NEC Code 110-14(B) Compliant - Meets 2005 National Electric Code requirements for splice connections
Technical Specifications
Wire Range: 1/0-250 MCM copper and aluminum conductors, Voltage Rating: 600V maximum, Temperature Rating: 105°C continuous operation, Construction: Heavy-wall heat shrink tubing with adhesive liner, Environmental Rating: Direct burial and UV resistant, Code Compliance: NEC 110-14(B) requirements, Application: Underground splice protection and insulation restoration
Installation & Setup
- Strip cable insulation to proper length ensuring clean conductor preparation for reliable connection
- Install splice connector on prepared conductors following manufacturer torque specifications
- Position heat shrink tubing over splice connection ensuring complete coverage of exposed conductors
- Apply heat evenly using appropriate heat gun to activate shrink tubing and adhesive liner
- Verify complete shrinkage and adhesive seal formation around entire splice connection
- Allow cooling period before backfilling to ensure proper adhesive curing and environmental seal
Professional Applications
Ideal for:
- Underground Electrical Distribution - Primary and secondary distribution system splice protection and insulation
- Direct Burial Cable Splicing - Permanent underground cable connections in residential and commercial installations
- Utility Power Systems - Electric utility splice protection for distribution and service entrance applications
- Industrial Underground Wiring - Manufacturing facility and industrial complex underground electrical systems
- Commercial Building Services - Underground service entrance and distribution system splice connections
- Municipal Infrastructure - Street lighting, traffic control, and public utility underground electrical systems
- Telecommunications Infrastructure - Underground power supply connections for communication equipment installations
- Renewable Energy Systems - Solar and wind power underground cable splice protection and environmental sealing
Thermo-Shrink Technology Advantage
Ideal Industries Thermo-Shrink technology provides superior environmental protection through heavy-wall construction and adhesive liner activation. The heat-activated shrinking process creates a moisture-proof seal that prevents water infiltration, corrosion, and electrical faults in underground applications, ensuring long-term reliability and code-compliant installations.
Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?
Ideal Industries demonstrates commitment to electrical safety through NEC code compliance, professional-grade materials, and reliable underground protection systems. This splice kit provides the environmental sealing, voltage rating, and installation reliability that electrical professionals require for permanent underground electrical installations and utility-grade performance standards.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Deparetment:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wiring Accessories