Split Bolts for 2 AWG Stranded?

[HandLogger]

Will anyone please suggest a brand & model for copper split bolts that will handle a connection between two runs of 2 AWG THWN-2 stranded Cu cable (one end to one end)? I've been reading the specifications on these things and it's confusing, to put it nicely.

Thank you kindly for your time

 

[infinity]

Every listed split bolt should work for what you're asking as long as they're listed for the conductor size.

You can look here and click on the specification sheet link:

BURNDY® KS26 SB20CU | City Plumbing & Electric Supply

KS26 | SB20CU | BURNDY® | BURNDY® Series KS Servit® Split Bolt Connector, Copper Conductor, Unplated Copper, 0.82 Inch, 1.94 Inch OAL 78181001328..

www.cpesupply.com

 

[Rick 0920]

If you don't want to have to insulate them, Polaris taps can be used but they can get pricey.

 

[winnie]

Caution: the above answers are correct for normally stranded building wire. The answers may be different if you are discussing 'fine stranded' wire.

-Jon

 

[tom baker]

Some bugs are sized for solid wire and it’s a tight fit for the same size stranded wire

 

[LarryFine]

one end to one end

What does this mean?

Blackburn #2 SOL/STR to #8 SOL/STR Split Bolt Wire Connector 2SBC-B1-5 - The Home Depot

Use the Blackburn #2 SOL/STR to #8 SOL/STR Split Bolt Connector to join 2 copper wires in power or grounding electrical connection applications. Copper alloy bolt and nut construction provides reliable

www.homedepot.com

 

[Hv&Lv]

Some bugs are sized for solid wire and it’s a tight fit for the same size stranded wire

Not many people left that call them bugs…

 

[tom baker]

Not many people left that call them bugs…

My old supervisor was helping his neighbor and wanted some bugs. Supply houses don’t carry many in stock, have switched to stocking polaris.

 

[mikeames]

I see your an engineer. Any reason why split bolts and not High press crimp?

 

[paulengr]

Will anyone please suggest a brand & model for copper split bolts that will handle a connection between two runs of 2 AWG THWN-2 stranded Cu cable (one end to one end)? I've been reading the specifications on these things and it's confusing, to put it nicely.

Thank you kindly for your time

Only if you can show how to achieve rated torque on split bolts. I’m tired of cleaning up after these things fail.

 

[jimport]

What does this mean?

Blackburn #2 SOL/STR to #8 SOL/STR Split Bolt Wire Connector 2SBC-B1-5 - The Home Depot

Use the Blackburn #2 SOL/STR to #8 SOL/STR Split Bolt Connector to join 2 copper wires in power or grounding electrical connection applications. Copper alloy bolt and nut construction provides reliable

www.homedepot.com

Not a side by side connection. Like a butt splice.

 

[LarryFine]

Not a side by side connection. Like a butt splice.

A split bolt can be used that way, with the wires coming from opposite directions, or you could use:

Commercial Electric 14-2 AWG Aluminum Dual Rated Splicer/Reducer (2-Pack) G61101HD - The Home Depot

The Aluminum Dual Rated Splicer/Reducer are used for splicing a conductor or reducing a conductor. This splicer/reducer is dual rated for the use with copper and aluminum conductors. This splicer/reducer

www.homedepot.com

 

[HandLogger]

Larry B. Fine .... As good ol' Ed McMahon used to start a lot of his replies with, "I did not know" that those aluminum butt connectors could be used with copper cable. Very good suggestion, sir!

 

[robertd]

Larry B. Fine .... As good ol' Ed McMahon used to start a lot of his replies with, "I did not know" that those aluminum butt connectors could be used with copper cable. Very good suggestion, sir!

Most likely they are tin plated, so that's not a problem.