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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Copper C-Tap Grounding Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E3060, IEEE837-2014
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Copper
Blackburn CTP2020N – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Blackburn CTP2020N a compression connector or a mechanical bolted lug?
It's a compression splice, not a bolted mechanical connector. The C-shaped copper body is crimped over the main and tap with a hydraulic or battery compression tool and the matching die, which makes it an irreversible, maintenance-free connection. If you need something you can loosen and re-tap later, use a bolted split-bolt or mechanical tap instead.
2) Can the CTP2020N C-tap be used for direct burial grounding electrode connections?
Yes. The CTP2020N is a copper grounding connector listed to UL E3060 and tested to IEEE 837-2014, which is the standard covering permanent connections used in substation grounding, including below-grade and direct-buried applications.
3) Will a C-tap work for tapping a ground conductor off a continuous run without cutting it?
That's exactly what the C-tap geometry is for. The C body wraps around the through (main) conductor and the tap lays alongside it, then one compression crimp secures both. The main run stays unbroken, so ground continuity is never interrupted. Sized here for 1 through 2/0 copper.
4) Can I use the CTP2020N to tap aluminum conductor or a copper-to-aluminum transition?
No. This C-tap is a copper connector rated for copper conductors only. For aluminum or a mixed copper-to-aluminum splice you need a connector specifically dual-rated AL9CU, not this one.
5) Does the CTP2020N come with the crimp die, and is it sold in packs?
It's sold each, one connector per unit, with no die or tooling included. You'll need a compression tool and the die index the connector calls for, so order those separately if you don't already have them on the truck.
6) Is the Blackburn CTP2020N made in the USA for projects with domestic sourcing requirements?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters on federally funded and Buy American utility work where the grounding connectors have to be documented.
7) What part number should I give my supplier for the Blackburn 1 to 2/0 copper C-tap?
Order Blackburn CTP2020N. That's the manufacturer part number for the copper C-tap covering 1 through 2/0 on both main and tap.
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Does the Blackburn CTP2020N come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn CTP2020N is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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