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Manufacturer Resources
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:
- Main .419 to .368 inTap .258 to .204 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- 7/8 inch Length
Blackburn CF202-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Blackburn CF202-1 H-tap connector accept on the main and the tap?
The CF202-1 is built for copper, with a main run of 2/0 or 1/0 and a tap of No. 1 or No. 2. Checked by diameter, the main conductor range is .419 to .368 inch and the tap range is .258 to .204 inch. If your conductor measures outside those windows, it is the wrong die and the wrong connector.
2) Can I use this Blackburn H-tap on aluminum conductors?
No. The CF202-1 is a copper-to-copper tap. Running aluminum into a copper-only H-tap gives you a dissimilar metal joint that is not rated for it. For aluminum or mixed copper/aluminum runs you need a connector specifically marked AL9CU or aluminum-rated.
3) Is this a crimp connector or a bolted tap?
Compression only. The CF202-1 is crimped with a hydraulic or battery compression tool and the matching die for the H-tap body, not torqued down with a bolt. If you want a joint you can open later for testing or re-tapping, use a bolted split-bolt or a mechanical tap instead, because a compression H-tap is permanent once it is crimped.
4) Does the CF202-1 come insulated, or do I have to cover the tap myself?
It ships bare, with no insulation on the barrel. The installer covers the finished crimp separately, typically with a pre-formed insulating cover sized to the H-tap or with tape and mastic build-up. The bare copper surface is also what lets you inspect the crimp before covering it.
5) How long is the barrel on the Blackburn CF202-1, and how many crimps does that take?
The body is 7/8 inch long. That is a short single-crimp-length barrel, so plan on centering one die crimp on the body per the tool manufacturer's die chart rather than stacking multiple crimps along it. It also matters for clearance: you need about an inch of straight, cleaned conductor at the tap point to seat the connector.
6) Do I order these H-taps by the piece or by the box?
The CF202-1 sells each, so you order the exact count you need for the job rather than a carton quantity. Contractors pulling a service upgrade usually add a couple of spares, since a mis-crimped H-tap has to be cut out and replaced.
7) What is the manufacturer part number for this Blackburn copper H-tap, and where is it made?
Order it as Blackburn CF202-1. It is manufactured in Mexico. That part number is what pins down the specific die range: 2/0 to 1/0 main with a No. 1 or No. 2 tap, in copper.
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Does the Blackburn CF202-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn CF202-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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