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POWERTAP-1033.5
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Environmental Conditions:
- Outdoor Use.
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Overhead Wedge Connectors
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Accepted
- Surface Finishing:
- Bare
- Tap Size:
- 1033.5 kcmil
- Temperature Range:
- 90 °C
- Type2:
- Electrical taps
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- 4 inch long Wedge, 3.5 inch long C-Body
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn PT-103300 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor size does the Blackburn PT-103300 wedge connector tap?
The PT-103300 POWERTAP is sized for 1033.5 kcmil tap conductor. That is the number the part is built around, so match your tap conductor to it rather than trying to force an adjacent size into the wedge.
2) How much room do I need on the line for a Blackburn PT-103300 wedge tap?
Plan for a 4 inch long wedge and a 3.5 inch long C-body. Allow that much clear conductor length at the tap point, clear of ties, dampers and other hardware, before you set the wedge.
3) Will a utility accept the Blackburn POWERTAP for a rural distribution job?
The PT-103300 is RUS Accepted, which is the acceptance utilities and co-ops working to Rural Utilities Service material lists look for on distribution connectors. It is also made in the United States, which matters on domestic-preference procurement.
4) Can Blackburn POWERTAP wedge connectors be used outdoors on overhead distribution?
Yes. The PT-103300 is rated for outdoor use and is an overhead wedge connector, made of aluminum with a bare (unplated) finish, which is the normal construction for overhead aluminum distribution taps.
5) What is the operating temperature rating of the PT-103300 POWERTAP?
Rated to 90 degrees C. That lines up with 90 C rated conductor systems, so it will not be the limiting component on a standard overhead aluminum run.
6) Do I need a special tool to install a Blackburn POWERTAP wedge connector?
Yes, a wedge connector is a driven system: the C-body goes over the main and tap conductors and the wedge is driven into the body with the manufacturer's powered driving tool. It is not a crimp or a bolted tap, so plan the tooling before the outage.
7) Is a bare aluminum wedge tap right for connecting to a copper conductor?
No. The PT-103300 is bare aluminum and is intended for aluminum overhead conductor. For an aluminum-to-copper connection you want a connector specifically listed for dual-metal use with the appropriate plating and inhibitor, not a bare aluminum wedge body.
8) Is the PT-103300 sold individually or in a box?
It is sold each, so quantity one gets you one connector. Order one per tap point and add spares if you are wedging a whole line section in a single outage.
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Does the Blackburn PT-103300 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn PT-103300 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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