What device is used to dead end #2 ACSR bare primary conductor?

• A. wedget
• B. wrap lock
• C. dead end shoe
• D. kellum grip

Answer: (C)

Terminating a bare ACSR primary conductor at a dead end requires a clamp that safely seats the conductor and resists high tension without crushing the metal. The dead-end shoe is designed for this purpose: it provides a rounded seating pocket for the conductor, is bolted into the dead-end hardware, and distributes the load along a broad surface to prevent damage to the conductor. This makes it the best choice for a dead end on ACSR bare primary conductors because it secures the end reliably while maintaining proper alignment with the insulator and hardware. Other dead-ending methods, such as wedge-style clamps or wrap-locks, exist but are used in different configurations or older systems, and a Kellum grip is a pulling device, not a permanent dead-end termination.