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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- No
- Material Of Conductor:
- Bronze
- Product Group:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Product Type:
- Mechanical Grounding
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Type2:
- Grounding devices or assemblies
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Grounding Devices
Blackburn SP5SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn SP5SS service post connector take?
The SP5SS is a single-conductor service post rated for 1/0 through 2 AWG, and it accepts either stranded or solid wire in that range. That covers the typical service entrance grounding electrode conductor on residential and light commercial services. Outside 1/0 to 2 AWG you need a different post.
2) Is the Blackburn SP5SS UL listed for grounding?
Yes. The SP5SS carries UL file E9809 as a grounding device, which is what an inspector looks for on a service entrance ground connection. It is a mechanical grounding connector, not a compression or exothermic type.
3) How many conductors can I land on the SP5SS, and what if I need to terminate two grounds?
One. The SP5SS is a single-conductor service post, so each post takes one 1/0 to 2 AWG run. For two separate grounding conductors you need either two posts or a dual/multi-tap service post rather than this single version.
4) Is the SP5SS service post bronze or aluminum, and can it be used direct buried or in damp locations?
Bronze. The conductor body on the SP5SS is bronze, so it is suited to copper conductors and to the corrosion exposure you get at a meter socket, service pedestal, or ground bus in a damp location. If your grounding conductor is aluminum, verify the connector is marked AL/CU before using it.
5) Does the Blackburn SP5SS come insulated or with a cover?
No insulation or cover. The SP5SS is a bare bronze service post, so the connection is exposed and needs to sit inside an enclosure or in a location where an exposed grounding connection is acceptable.
6) Is the Blackburn SP5SS sold individually or in a box quantity?
Sold each. One SP5SS service post per unit, so order by the number of terminations you need rather than by carton.
7) Do I need the SP5SS part number or the UPC to match what my supplier quoted?
Order it as Blackburn SP5SS, manufacturer part number SP5SS. It is made in Mexico, which is worth knowing if your project has country-of-origin reporting on submittals.
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Does the Blackburn SP5SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn SP5SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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