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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Meter Socket Lug
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Wire Size:
- #4 STR AWG#4 COMPR AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Size:
- Length 3-1/4 inches
Blackburn SAKM 4-48 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Blackburn SAKM 4-48 meter socket lug take?
The SAKM 4-48 is sized for #4 AWG conductor, listed as #4 STR AWG and #4 COMPR AWG. It is a compression lug, so the barrel is crimped onto the conductor with a die-driven tool rather than tightened with a setscrew. Run a different size conductor and you will not get a compliant crimp, so match the lug to the #4 exactly.
2) Does this meter socket lug meet ANSI C119.4?
ANSI C119.4 is the listed standard for the SAKM 4-48. That is the connector standard covering sealed and non-sealed connectors for underground and above-ground power distribution, which is what a utility or inspector looks for on a meter socket termination.
3) Is the Blackburn SAKM 4-48 aluminum or copper, and can I use it on copper conductor?
The SAKM 4-48 body is aluminum. Aluminum-bodied Blackburn compression lugs of this style are dual rated for aluminum or copper conductor, but the rating stamped on the barrel governs, so read the lug before you crimp copper into it. If your install is copper only, a tinned copper compression lug is the cleaner choice.
4) How long is the SAKM 4-48 lug? I need to know if it clears inside a shallow meter can.
Overall length is 3-1/4 inches. On a shallow socket enclosure, measure from the stud face to the gutter wall before you crimp, because a compression lug cannot be shortened or re-angled once it is on the conductor.
5) Should I use a compression lug or a mechanical setscrew lug in a meter socket?
A compression lug like the SAKM 4-48 is crimped once with the correct die and then it is permanent, which is what utilities usually want on a metered service because there is no setscrew to back off or re-torque. A mechanical setscrew lug is the pick when you have no crimp tool on site, expect to re-terminate, or need to land a conductor size range rather than one fixed size. The SAKM 4-48 is fixed at #4 AWG.
6) Do I get one lug or a pack when I order the SAKM 4-48?
It sells each, so one lug per unit ordered. A typical single-phase meter socket termination needs one per conductor, so count your phase and neutral landings and order that many.
7) Is the Blackburn SAKM 4-48 made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States. That matters on public and institutional work where domestic-sourcing language shows up in the specification.
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Does the Blackburn SAKM 4-48 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn SAKM 4-48 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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