Gardner Bender Heat Shrink Butt Splice Kits
Create A Waterproof Connection for your Copper Cables
GB-HSB-28
What's special about these heat shrinkable connectors?
- Secure set screw splice allows for a solid splice with maximum conductivity and mechanical strain relief
- Heat shrink cover creates a waterproof, dustproof seal to protect and insulate wiring
- Ideal for use as direct burial or for use in conduit or other tubing
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Gardner Bender heat shrink butt splices are the perfect solution for insulating and protecting your copper wire splices. The secure waterproof, dustproof seal can be used for direct burial as well as above ground applications.
Part # | Description | Wire Gauge | Weight | Price |
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GB-HSB-28 | 1-Screw Splice Connector [1] 1-1/2" dia, 4" Heavy Wall Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing | #8 to #2 Copper Wire | 0.14 lb | Quick Ship |
GB-HST-WP | 1-Screw Splice Connector [1] 3/4" dia, 4" Heavy Wall Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing | #14 to #8 Copper Wire | 0.08 lb | Quick Ship |
- Easy to use design makes installation quick and easy
- Rated for use up to 600V max
- Seals permanently using a heat gun or torch
- Heat shrink is lined with an aggressive adhesive that adheres to most plastics, rubber, neoprene, metals, and polyethylene
- Tubing provides high impact abrasion and corrosion resistant protection
- Eliminates the need to use messy epoxies or electrical tape
- HST-1300 is ideally suited for UF cables:
- Minimum conductor size 14/2 with ground
- Maximum conductor size 8/3 with ground
Continuous Operating Temperature | -67° F to 257° F [-55° C to 125° C] |
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Shrink Temperature | 250° F [120° C] |
Shrink Ratio | 2.5 : 1 |
Maximum Voltage Rating | up to 600V |
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Questions & Answers
is this compatible with 6 gauge copper wire?
- Yes this is compatible.
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