{"product_id":"c-tap-compression-grounding-connector-3-0-500-mcm-run-3-0-500-mcm-tap","title":"C-TAP Compression Grounding Connector 3\/0-500 MCM Run \/ 3\/0-500 MCM Tap | UL 467","description":"\u003cp\u003eUL 467 irreversible compression C-tap grounding connector for a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/0 AWG–500 MCM run\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/0 AWG–500 MCM tap\u003c\/strong\u003e — the largest equal-range C-tap in the line, for full-size junctions on heavy grid conductor. The open C-body hooks over an uncut run. Listed for direct burial and concrete encasement. Covers the range Burndy HYGROUND HYTAP™ splits across three catalog numbers — same 12-ton tool platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-tap, run + tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/0 AWG–500 MCM Cu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTap range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/0 AWG–500 MCM Cu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-conductivity wrought copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 467 grounding \u0026amp; bonding; direct burial \/ concrete encasement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTooling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-ton U-die hydraulic (Y750\/PAT750\/Y46 class); die index stamped on body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCross-reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCovers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDie index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurndy HYGROUND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYGHC29C29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/0 str–250 kcmil run; 3\/0–250 kcmil tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e997 (U997), 1 crimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurndy HYGROUND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYGHC34C29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–500 kcmil run or 3\/4\" rod; 3\/0–250 kcmil tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1011 (U1011), 2 crimps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurndy HYGROUND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYGHC34C34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–500 kcmil run; 300–500 kcmil tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1011 (U1011), 3 crimps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne CT connector spans the range Burndy splits across three catalog numbers. Cross-references identify equivalent function and conductor range; verify die selection against the index stamped on the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 MCM grid-to-grid tees on substation, transmission, and generation grounding mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuried junctions with no access box (NEC 250.68(A) Exception)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum-fault-current paths specifying IEEE 837-class permanent connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to install\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWire-brush both conductors to bright metal, hook the C over the uncut run, lay the tap in the saddle with tail past the connector ends, and crimp with the stamped die index until the dies fully bottom — center first, working outward. Full field procedure: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/how-to-crimp-irreversible-compression-grounding-connectors\"\u003eHow to Crimp Irreversible Compression Grounding Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy irreversible compression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEC 250.64(C)(1) permits grounding electrode conductor splices only by irreversible compression or exothermic welding. Compression installs in wet trenches with no hot-work permit, and every crimp embosses its die index for inspection. More: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/irreversible-compression-grounding-guide\"\u003eWhere, How, and Why to Use Irreversible Compression Grounding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to order — ships from our production line, typically 6–8 weeks. Volume and project pricing through the trade desk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conversions Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44652229820468,"sku":null,"price":25.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/conversionstech.com\/products\/c-tap-compression-grounding-connector-3-0-500-mcm-run-3-0-500-mcm-tap","provider":"Conversions Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}