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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Surface Finishing:
- Electro Tin-Plated
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn APS11 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire range does the Blackburn APS11 split bolt connector take?
The APS11 is rated for conductors from 1/0 through 4 stranded. It's a dual rated connector, so it handles both aluminum and copper conductors in that range, including aluminum to copper taps and splices.
2) Can I use this split bolt to tap aluminum feeder to a copper conductor?
Yes. The APS11 is a dual rated aluminum body connector with an electro tin plated finish, which is what makes it acceptable for aluminum to copper as well as aluminum to aluminum and copper to copper combinations within the 1/0 to 4 stranded range. Use the proper joint compound on aluminum and insulate the completed connection.
3) Will the APS11 work for a #6 or #8 ground wire?
No. The APS11 bottoms out at 4 stranded, so a #6 or #8 conductor is below its range and won't be gripped properly. Step down to a smaller split bolt sized for that range; going smaller on the connector, not the wire, is the fix.
4) Does the APS11 come with an insulating cover, or do I need to tape the splice?
The APS11 ships as a bare mechanical connector, sold each. There's no insulating cover included, so plan on a separate split bolt insulator or a tape buildup to restore insulation to the level of the conductors. Order the cover sized for the connector body separately.
5) Should I use a split bolt connector like the APS11 or a compression lug for a tap?
A split bolt is a mechanical connector, tightened with a wrench, so it needs no crimp tool or die set and can be installed or taken apart in the field. That makes it the practical choice for taps and splices in a gutter or box, or for bonding a grounding electrode conductor. A compression connector is what you want where the joint must be permanent and space is tight, since the split bolt's bolt head and nut add bulk and require insulating afterward.
6) Is the Blackburn APS11 sold individually or in a box?
Pricing and packaging for the APS11 are per piece, sold each, so you can order the exact count for the job rather than a fixed carton.
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Does the Blackburn APS11 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn APS11 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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