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ALUMINUM PARALLEL CONN 50MMSQ
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- 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: 50 mm²Tap: 50 mm²
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 1.8750 inches
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM H-tap connector accept?
The Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM takes 50 mm2 on the main run and 50 mm2 on the tap, so it is a same-size parallel connection rather than a reducing tap. Put a different conductor size on either leg and you are outside the rated range for this die group.
2) Does this Blackburn H-tap come insulated, or do I need to cover it after crimping?
Bare aluminum, with no insulation supplied. The connector body arrives with a bare surface finish and no insulating sleeve, so the installer has to insulate or re-jacket the finished tap with tape, a cover, or a shrink sleeve wherever the application calls for it.
3) Does this H-tap meet utility and ANSI requirements for a spec job?
It is RUS accepted and complies with ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for underground and above ground distribution conductors. That is the pairing utility and co-op procurement usually asks for on a submittal.
4) Is the DB 50 MM 50 MM a compression tap or a mechanical bolted tap?
It is a compression connector. You crimp it with a hydraulic or battery tool and the correct die, not a wrench. If the crew needs something re-enterable or wants to make the connection without a crimper on site, a bolted mechanical tap is the better choice; this one is a permanent crimp.
5) Can I use the Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM on 90 degree C rated cable?
Yes. The connector is rated for service up to 90 degrees C, which covers standard 90 C insulated building and distribution cable operating at its rated conductor temperature.
6) How much room do I need in the enclosure or on the pole for this connector?
Plan on 1.875 inches of length for the connector body itself, plus clearance for the crimp head to close around it. It handles two conductors, a main and a tap, so allow for both cables entering the same body.
7) Can this aluminum H-tap be used on copper conductors?
The DB 50 MM 50 MM is a bare aluminum parallel connector sized for 50 mm2 main and 50 mm2 tap. For a copper to copper or a dedicated dual rated bimetallic connection, specify a connector rated for that conductor material instead of assuming this body covers it.
8) Is the Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM sold each or in a bag of connectors?
Sold individually, one connector per unit, under part number DB 50 MM 50 MM. Count your taps and order that quantity rather than assuming a bagged multiple.
9) Is this connector made in the USA for a domestic preference job?
Country of origin is the United States, which is what a government or utility buyer working under a domestic sourcing requirement needs on the line item.
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Does the Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn DB 50 MM 50 MM is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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