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

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

Answer: (C)

Dead ending a span of bare ACSR conductor requires a termination that can securely grip the conductor and transfer all the tension into the dead‑end hardware without damaging the strands. The dead end shoe is designed exactly for that purpose. It provides a slot or groove to sit the conductor properly, a sturdy base to attach the dead‑end hardware, and a configuration that distributes the load so the bare aluminum-steel reinforced strands aren’t crushed or sideways-loaded. This makes it the reliable choice for terminating the #2 ACSR bare primary conductor.

Other devices serve different roles. A wrap lock is a type of grip used in splices or to secure conductors in clamps, not as a dedicated end termination. A Kellum grip is another style of grip used in some attaching applications but not specifically for dead-ending a bare primary conductor. A wedget or wedge component appears inside some clamps but isn’t by itself the complete device used to terminate the conductor at a dead end.