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Burndy UNITAP Aluminum Multi-Tap Connector, Run/Tap Style
Model: BUR-P470039
Burndy UNITAP Aluminum Multi-Tap Connector, Run/Tap StyleThe Burndy UNITAP Aluminum Multi-Tap Connector is a mechanical run/tap connector line built with a UV-rated black aluminum body for long-term...
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Burndy 1PLO42 UNITAP Multi-Tap Connector, 2-Port, UV Rated Black
The Burndy 1PLO42 UNITAP multi-tap connector is a 2-port, offset-entry mechanical connector engineered for run/tap splice connections in electrical distribution wiring. Rated for copper conductors from 14 AWG - 4 AWG and aluminum conductors from 8 AWG-4 AWG, this Run/Tap connector features a UV rated black housing suited for outdoor and exposed installations. An oxide inhibitor is pre-installed at the factory, simplifying field installation while helping maintain a stable, low-resistance connection between run and tap conductors. Electrical contractors and utility crews rely on connectors like the 1PLO42 to join multiple conductor sizes at a single tap point without swapping to a different connector body.
Key Features
- 2-Port Offset Entry Design: Configured with an offset entry for tap conductors, allowing flexible conductor routing and easier access when working in run/tap splice applications.
- Wide Conductor Range: Accepts copper conductors from #14 AWG to #4 AWG and aluminum conductors from 8 AWG to 4 AWG, covering a broad span of run and tap conductor combinations in one connector body.
- Multi-Tap Connector Type: Part of Burndy's UNITAP™ series of Run/Tap mechanical connectors built for splicing multiple conductor sizes at a single point.
- Pre-Installed Oxide Inhibitor: Ships with oxide inhibitor already applied at the factory, reducing field prep steps and helping ensure a stable, long-term, low-resistance connection.
- UV Rated Black Housing: Black, UV-rated housing is built to withstand sunlight and weather exposure, making it well suited to outdoor and exposed electrical installations.
Technical Specifications
- Connector Type: Multi Tap
- Conductor - AL Str Size Range: 8 AWG-4 AWG
- Conductor - Copper Str Size Range: 14 AWG - 4 AWG
- Product Type: Run/Tap
- Trade Name: UNITAP™
Typical Applications
- Underground and Pedestal Splice Connections
- Service Entrance and Meter Base Tap Connections
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Distribution
- Outdoor and Exposed Electrical Installations
- Run/Tap Conductor Splicing Applications
- New Construction and Retrofit Electrical Wiring
Why Burndy?
Burndy's UNITAP™ multi-tap connectors are built for dependable field performance, combining a UV rated black housing with a pre-installed oxide inhibitor to support consistent, low-resistance run/tap connections. With coverage across a wide range of copper and aluminum conductor sizes in a single 2-port, offset-entry body, the 1PLO42 gives electrical professionals a reliable mechanical connector for demanding tap and splice work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Burndy's reputation for mechanical connector durability makes the UNITAP™ line a practical choice for contractors who need dependable run/tap terminations.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- BURNDY-20260915
- Connector Type:
- Multi Tap
- Conductor - AL Str Size Range:
- 8 AWG-4 AWG
- Conductor - Copper Str Size Range:
- 14 AWG - 4 AWG
- Product Type:
- Run/Tap
- Trade Name:
- UNITAP™
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
Burndy 1PLO42 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes will the Burndy 1PLO42 UNITAP connector accept?
The 1PLO42 takes stranded copper from #14 AWG through #4 AWG, and stranded aluminum from #8 AWG through #4 AWG. That means you can land a heavier run and a smaller tap in the same body without switching connectors. If your tap conductor is aluminum smaller than #8, this is not the right connector body for it.
2) Can the Burndy 1PLO42 be used outdoors or in a pedestal?
Yes. The housing is UV rated black, so it holds up to sunlight and weather exposure, and it is used in underground and pedestal splices, service entrance and meter base taps, and other exposed distribution work.
3) Do I need to apply joint compound before installing this UNITAP connector?
No. Oxide inhibitor is applied at the factory on the 1PLO42, so there is no field prep step for it. Strip, insert, torque. That inhibitor is what keeps aluminum conductors from oxidizing at the contact surface and losing connection stability over time.
4) Can I run aluminum on one port and copper on the other with the 1PLO42?
The connector is rated for both metals, copper #14 to #4 and aluminum #8 to #4, which is what lets a single body handle mixed run and tap conductors. The factory-installed oxide inhibitor is there for exactly that aluminum contact. Confirm your local inspector accepts the combination for the specific installation.
5) What does 2-port offset entry mean on a multi-tap connector?
Two ports means two conductor openings, one run and one tap, in a single mechanical body. Offset entry means the tap port is not in line with the run port, so you can route the tap conductor off to the side instead of doubling it back. In a tight meter base or pedestal that offset is what makes the connection dressable.
6) Is the 1PLO42 a compression connector or a mechanical one?
Mechanical. The UNITAP line is a screw-type run/tap connector, so it installs with a hex key or driver and no crimp tool or die set. If your spec calls for a compression tap, you want a compression H-tap or C-tap instead, not this body.
7) Can I tap three conductors off one 1PLO42?
No. This body has two ports, one run and one tap. For additional taps at the same point you need a connector with more ports, or multiple connectors landed separately. Do not double a second conductor into one port.
8) What is the Burndy part number for the 2-port UNITAP with #14 to #4 copper range?
1PLO42 is the Burndy manufacturer part number for the 2-port offset-entry UNITAP covering #14 to #4 AWG copper and #8 to #4 AWG aluminum, in the UV rated black housing.
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