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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Type:
- Dual-Rated
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Surface Finishing:
- Tin-Plated
- Tap Size:
- 500 to 2 AWG kcmil
- Type2:
- Electrical taps
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Dual-Rated Terminals
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn GP-500 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn GP-500 parallel tap connector accept?
The GP-500 takes a main run of 500 kcmil down to 350 kcmil, and a tap of 500 kcmil down to 2 AWG. If your tap conductor is smaller than 2 AWG, this is the wrong body size.
2) Can I use this tap connector on copper conductors, or aluminum only?
Both. The GP-500 is a dual-rated (AL9CU type) terminal, so it is listed for aluminum and copper conductors. The body is aluminum with a tin-plated surface, which is what lets it land copper without a dissimilar-metal problem.
3) Do I need insulating cover or tape over this parallel tap?
The GP-500 ships as a bare mechanical tap connector, sold each, with no cover included. Where the splice needs to be insulated, you add a separate cover or tape it out per the job spec, so order that separately.
4) How many GP-500 connectors do I need for a three-phase tap off a 500 kcmil feeder?
One per conductor. Each GP-500 handles a single main and a single tap, and they are sold individually, so a three-phase tap plus neutral means four, plus one more if you are tapping a ground of the same size range.
5) Is a mechanical tap connector like this the right choice, or should I be compressing the tap?
A mechanical parallel tap such as the GP-500 uses set screws, so it installs with a hex key or wrench, needs no dies or hydraulic tool, and can be taken apart later if the tap gets relocated. Compression connectors are the choice where the splice must be permanent and tool-controlled. Either way you are limited by the conductor range: this body covers a 500 to 350 kcmil main and a 500 kcmil to 2 AWG tap.
6) Where is the Blackburn GP-500 made?
Country of origin is Mexico. That is the detail that matters for Buy American or domestic-content language on a public-works submittal, so check it against the project spec before you commit the tap.
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Does the Blackburn GP-500 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn GP-500 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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