tapping spiltbolts

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rob19

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i was installing a cook top in a house #6 aluminum 4wire was my feed too the j box the whip from the cooktop was #8-10 copper i terminated the wires with splitbolts. what i would like too know is does the splitbolts have to be tapped with friction tap or can you just use reg. black tap. the guy i work with said reg. black tap is fine it's not outside
 
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Check to make sure the splitbolts are listed for use with conductors of different characteristics. Most I have ever used and seen are not. This would be a violation of Section 110.14 of the NEC 2002.
 
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A Burndy KSA2 Split bolt should work just fine, It is rated for copper to aluminum. As far as the covering you apply, check its listing. Friction tape for me is a personal must when there is a lot of vibration in the area, but not a code.
 
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We use cambric and rubber tape on all split bolts requiring taping, but cambric or friction tape is not required.
In your circumstance, we would use polaris taps. They cost a bit more, but they are quicker to install and easier to install with your arms stretched out into the back of a cabinet.
 
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We use three layers of Scotch 130C (rubber tape) followed by three of good old Scotch 33+.
 
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I agree with Luke on the Polaris taps... since I discovered them, split bolts are rarely used. They cost a little more, but the labor savings makes up for it, especially if you need to get back into the splice!
 
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If you ever have to remove the tape from a split bolt, it will be then, when you learn the value of rapping first with friction, then with the rubber and plastic tape.
 
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