T-Tap

[Alwayslearningelec]

What is T-Tap regarding conductors? Is it a type of splice? How is it done? Thanks.

 

[jumper]

These are common in commercial lighting.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...3G2CPgs7Z8SB3Q0VCglHPX1JX4XSNbl&soloMode=true

Larger taps are usually polaris or such.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

These are common in commercial lighting.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...3G2CPgs7Z8SB3Q0VCglHPX1JX4XSNbl&soloMode=true

Larger taps are usually polaris or such.

Thanks. I mean for large feeders.

 

[jumper]

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/black.html

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/direct_burial_blue.html

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/fine_stranded_grey.html

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/black.html

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/direct_burial_blue.html

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/fine_stranded_grey.html

Thanks a lot!!!

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

So is a T-Tap actually a splice? How is perfromed exactly? THanks.

 

[jumper]

I believe a true T-tap is not a real splice. The insulation is pieced on the conductors.

A polaris connector is a splice in which the conductors are terminated.

 

[hockeyoligist2]

They are kind of pricey but I love them! We have a lot of pumps and stuff with parallel feeders and those things make it soo much easier.

 

[jeremysterling]

I see these taps for bonding and lightning protection. Crimp with big hydraulic burndy crimper.

http://www.promelsa.com.pe/pdf/04408080.pdf

 

[Cow]

I'm not so sure they're referring to those Polaris Connectors, because I've never heard them called T-taps?

We've always called them insulated taps.

 

[Fulthrotl]

So is a T-Tap actually a splice? How is perfromed exactly? THanks.

it's a molded composite insulating material that has a pair of toothed inserts that bite
thru the insulation, making a connection. there is a bolt in the center for tightening them up.

they can be done on live conductors, but not where the tap is under load. it'll draw an arc and won't
make a good connection. the feeder can be energized and under load.

they are a permanent connection, and UL listed

ilsco makes them.

IPC KUP-L-TAP


Kup-L-Tap(R) insulation piercing connector.
Body is molded from tough, resilient glass-filled nylon.
UL 486A/B 90? C Listed and is CSA Certified.
For use with stranded conductor Class B or C
Compact design.
Tin Plated copper contact teeth and pre-filled with silicone lubricant.
Removable end tabs.
Dual Rated for Copper and Aluminum Conductor.
UL File E6207

http://www.ilsco.com/ProductsDetail...qTJTkaQ6Q==&fjjfhjhj=MnDiB55TRZri2mpKCFehSA==