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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- H-Type Compression Tap Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Accepted
- Surface Finishing:
- Bare
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Wire Size:
- 292 to .373 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- 27/32 inch Length
Blackburn CF1010-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn CF1010-1 H-tap connector take on the run and the tap?
The CF1010-1 is sized for 1/0 stranded copper on the main run with 1 or 2 stranded copper on the tap. The published conductor range is .292 to .373 inch diameter, so measure your stranded copper over the strands rather than going by print marking alone if you are mixing conductor types.
2) Is the Blackburn CF1010-1 a bolted split-bolt type tap or does it need a crimp tool?
It is a compression H-tap, not a mechanical connector. You crimp it with a hydraulic or battery compression tool and the correct die for the C-tap body; there is no bolt to torque. If you need a connection you can make with hand tools only, use a split bolt or a mechanical tap instead.
3) Can I use this copper H-tap on aluminum conductors?
No. The CF1010-1 is a copper H-tap intended for stranded copper conductors on both run and tap. For aluminum or for an aluminum-to-copper transition you need a connector rated AL9CU or an aluminum-bodied tap with the appropriate oxide-inhibiting compound.
4) Does the Blackburn CF1010-1 come insulated, or do I have to cover it after crimping?
It ships bare copper with no insulation on the connector. After crimping you insulate it yourself, typically with a heat-shrink cover, insulating tape build-up, or a molded cover rated for the application. Bare is normal for grounding and for taps inside enclosures where insulation is not required.
5) Is the Blackburn CF1010-1 acceptable for rural electric utility work?
It is listed as RUS Accepted, which is what utility and co-op specs typically call for on distribution and service taps. That acceptance is stated for this connector specifically.
6) What is the exact part number and manufacturer for this H-tap so I can match a spec?
Blackburn CF1010-1 is the manufacturer part number. Country of origin is Mexico. Quote it by that number when matching a drawing or a utility material list, since the CF series is sized by conductor combination and the adjacent numbers cover different run and tap pairings.
7) How long is the Blackburn CF1010-1 barrel, and will it fit in a tight handhole?
The connector body measures 27/32 inch in length, so it is short enough for crowded splice boxes and pedestals, but you still need clearance for the crimp tool head around it. Plan for the die head footprint, not just the connector.
8) Are Blackburn CF1010-1 taps sold in bags of a set quantity or one at a time?
They are sold each, so you order the exact count you need for the job rather than a fixed bag quantity. Buy a spare or two if you are crimping in the field, since a mis-crimped compression tap cannot be reused.
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Does the Blackburn CF1010-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn CF1010-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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