Split Bolt

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Burndy has three split bolts that are suitable for use with one "run conductor" and two "tap conductors". The part numbers are KS17-3, KS20-3 and KS22-3. I would expect that other manufacturers also have split bolts listed for use with 3 conductors. I don't think I have seen any listed for more than 3 conductors.
 
A/A Fuel GTX said:
No, want to tap into an existing feeder going thru a J-box that is aleady spliced with split bolts. Would like to land all 3 conductors under one split bolt.
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You may be in luck then. If you can't find split bolts rated for 3 or more they make these and they come in all sorts of configurations of how many in and out also just about any size wire you can think of.
 
daleuger said:
You may be in luck then. If you can't find split bolts rated for 3 or more they make these and they come in all sorts of configurations of how many in and out also just about any size wire you can think of.
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Yea, I know about the Polaris taps but they want $25.00 each for them:mad:
 
I have used the kup-l-taps before . They work excellant. I would definately recommend them or the polaris lugs.
 
peter d said:
Which is cheaper - the labor to install a split bolt, of the labor to install a Polaris connector? I don't think you're seeing the forest for the trees. I would use the Polaris in a heartbeat.
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IMO, an electrician is just handing the labor savings right to Polaris (I call them Monkey Knuckles). I install them quite often, mostly cuz is easier, but Im loosing labor out of my pocket evertime I use one.........
 
Harry C said:
How can you be looseing labor by doing something easier? I don't quite follow you there.
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Your talking to a EC that is works mostly T/M....:D A kerney properly wrapped takes longer than the polaris connector. So I either buy the $25 Polaris and asborb $10 in labor, or buy a $10 Kerney and absorb $25 in labor....

If you bid a job, the same thing occurs.....that is if your doing the work, not your hired hand...
 
daleuger said:
Pretty snazzy, Larry. Almost forgot about those. Haven't seen one in a couple of years.

I'll wrap a kerney if I have just 2 wires but any more and I prefer a tap, a few bolts and you're done no wrapping.
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Plus, you can install them with the line hot, as long as there's no load on the tap.
 
daleuger said:
Oh man, don't get them started on the working hot debate again. :roll:
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I don't believe using a device rated for this use qualifies as "working hot" any more than touching the insulation of an energized conductor.

I don't know if you've ever seen or used one of these, but you'd have to go out of your way to try to make contact with any energized parts.
 
I've said it before and will say again that I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would still use a split bolt for anything other than bare conductors in this day and age. :confused:
 
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