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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Copper
Blackburn 8SBC-B2-5 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn 8SBC-B2-5 split bolt connector take?
The 8SBC-B2-5 covers 16 AWG stranded up to 8 AWG stranded or solid copper, so it handles the small branch-circuit and equipment-ground range rather than feeder sizes. Both conductors going into the bolt need to fall inside that range.
2) Can I use this split bolt on aluminum wire?
No. This is a copper-bodied split bolt rated for copper conductors only. For aluminum or a copper-to-aluminum splice you need a connector specifically listed for aluminum (typically a tin-plated aluminum body marked AL9CU), not this one.
3) Does a copper split bolt connector like this need to be taped or insulated after installation?
Yes. A split bolt is a bare mechanical connector, so the completed splice has to be re-insulated to the level of the conductor insulation, normally rubber splicing tape built up over the bolt and nut followed by vinyl electrical tape, or a suitable insulating cover. Nothing insulating comes with the connector.
4) Is a split bolt or a crimp connector the better choice for a 8 AWG copper ground splice?
A split bolt like the 8SBC-B2-5 is the mechanical option: tighten it with a wrench, no crimp tool or die set needed, and it can be taken apart later. A compression lug or C-tap needs the right tool and die and is permanent. For field ground splices and tap connections where you may need to reopen the joint, the split bolt is the practical pick; for a permanent, fully insulated, low-profile joint, go compression.
5) Do I get one split bolt or a box when I order the 8SBC-B2-5?
It is sold each, so one connector per unit ordered. Count your splices and order that quantity, plus spares if you are running a large ground grid.
6) Will this split bolt work for a grounding electrode conductor tap in a panel or service?
It is built for copper conductors from 16 AWG stranded through 8 AWG stranded or solid, which is the range most equipment grounding and bonding jumpers fall into. Confirm the actual conductor sizes on your job land in that range; a larger grounding electrode conductor needs a bigger split bolt from the same series.
7) Can I splice a solid and a stranded copper wire together with this connector?
Yes. The 8 AWG end of the range is rated for stranded or solid, so a solid-to-stranded copper splice is within what this split bolt accepts, as long as both conductors are copper and sized 16 AWG stranded through 8 AWG.
8) Where is the Blackburn 8SBC-B2-5 made?
Country of origin on the 8SBC-B2-5 copper split bolt is India. Useful if your project carries a domestic-sourcing requirement on electrical material.
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