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ALUM PARALLEL CONN 100-50MMSQ
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- H-Type Compression Tap Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Accepted. Complies with ANSI C119.4 Specifications
- Surface Finishing:
- Bare
- Temperature Range:
- up to 90 °C
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Wire Size:
- Main: 100 mm²Tap: 50 mm²
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 1.8750 inches
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn DB 100 MM 50 MM – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn DB 100 MM 50 MM H-tap connector accept?
The DB 100 MM 50 MM is sized for a 100 mm2 main run with a 50 mm2 tap. It's a two-conductor H-type compression tap, so one main and one tap per connector. If your tap conductor is larger or smaller than 50 mm2, you need a different die-coded H-tap, not this one.
2) Is this Blackburn H-tap a crimp connector or a bolted connector?
It's compression only. The DB 100 MM 50 MM aluminum parallel tap is installed with a hydraulic compression tool and the correct die, not a wrench. There is no bolt or set screw, so once it's crimped the connection is permanent and cannot be reopened for re-tapping.
3) Will this connector be accepted on a utility or rural electric co-op job?
Yes. The DB 100 MM 50 MM is RUS Accepted and complies with ANSI C119.4, which is what utility and co-op specifications normally call out for compression tap connectors on distribution work.
4) Can I use this Blackburn H-tap on copper conductors?
No. This is an aluminum parallel tap connector, intended for aluminum conductors. For copper-to-copper or a copper-to-aluminum transition, use a connector specifically rated for that combination rather than this one.
5) Does this aluminum H-tap connector come insulated, and do I need to cover it after crimping?
It ships bare, with no insulation on the body. Plan on insulating the finished tap yourself in the field, typically with a pre-formed cover or tape and mastic build-up, unless the splice sits inside an enclosure or pedestal where a bare connection is acceptable.
6) What temperature rating does the Blackburn DB 100 MM 50 MM tap connector carry?
Rated for operation up to 90 degrees C, which lines up with 90 C rated cable insulation such as XLPE or EPR. It also complies with ANSI C119.4 for connectors used on distribution and secondary conductors.
7) How long is the Blackburn DB 100 MM 50 MM H-tap body?
The body measures 1.8750 inches in length. Worth knowing when you're taking off a tap inside a tight pedestal, handhole, or gutter, since you also need clearance for the compression tool head on either side of the crimp.
8) Is the DB 100 MM 50 MM sold individually or in a bag quantity?
It's sold each, so order one connector per tap you're making. On a metric-sized job, count your 100 mm2 to 50 mm2 taps and order to that number rather than assuming a bagged multiple.
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Does the Blackburn DB 100 MM 50 MM come with a warranty?
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