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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Mechanical
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Material Of Conductor:
- Copper
- Product Group:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Product Net Depth Length:
- 7-1/2 in191 mm
- Product Type:
- Copper Pole Bottom Ground Plate
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type Of Indicator:
- None
- Type2:
- Grounding devices or assemblies
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Grounding Devices
- Product Size:
- 7-1/2 in ; 191 mm
Blackburn GP1003 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn GP1003 ground plate used for?
The GP1003 is a copper pole bottom ground plate, the grounding plate that mounts in the base of a metal light or utility pole to give the pole a bonding point. It comes with a 1 foot #6 solid copper conductor already attached, so you land the pigtail on the ground electrode or bonding conductor rather than terminating bare wire at the plate.
2) What size conductor comes on the Blackburn GP1003, and can I use it with a different gauge?
The lead is #6 solid copper, 1 foot long, factory attached to the plate. That's the size you're splicing or connecting to, so plan your grounding electrode conductor accordingly. If your design calls for a different conductor size at the plate itself, this isn't the part to modify, specify a plate supplied with that conductor size instead.
3) How much room do I need in the pole base for the GP1003 ground plate?
The plate measures 7-1/2 inches (191 mm), so you need a pole base and handhole opening that will take that dimension plus the attached 1 foot lead coiled inside. On smaller diameter poles, check the handhole clearance before ordering.
4) Is the connection on this pole ground plate mechanical or compression?
Mechanical. No crimp tool or exothermic weld kit is needed on the GP1003 grounding plate, the connection is made with mechanical hardware, which is why it's a common choice for field work in a pole base where you can't get a press tool in.
5) Is the Blackburn GP1003 insulated?
No insulation, the plate and its copper lead are bare. That's normal for a grounding and bonding component inside a pole base, but it means you should keep it clear of energized conductors and avoid sharp bends against the pole wall when you coil the lead.
6) Does the GP1003 ground plate come in a multi-pack or singly?
Sold each. One plate with its attached #6 solid copper lead per unit, so order per pole if you're bonding a run of light standards.
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Does the Blackburn GP1003 come with a warranty?
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