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Thomas and Betts H-Taps
and C-Taps



Thomas and Betts H-Taps and C-Taps provide an ideal solution for permanent pig-tailing, two-way splicing, for making copper tap and parallel connections as well as tapping to an unbroken continuous main. Specialized Products stocks a selection of H-tap and C-tap connectors and boots. These Thomas and Betts connectors are manufactured of wrought copper that is electro-tin plated to prevent corrosion and oxidation ensuring a long lasting connection. Each compression H-tap and C-tap is part of the T&B Color-Keyed system and is marked with a color that will match the correct installation die assuring installers and contractors that each compression results in a quality connection.
Thomas & Betts H-Taps and C-Taps

Copper H-Taps and Covers

 
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HTC40 CHT814-10 CHT214-9 CHT250214-8 CHT25014-7 CHT2502-6 CHT50010-5 CHT50040-4 CHT75010-3 CHT750350-2
H-Tap
Stock No.

Thomas and Betts
H-Tap
Part No.

Cover
Stock No.
Thomas and
Betts Cover
Part No.
Main Wire Size
Branch 1
Wire Size
Branch 2
Wire Size
Branch 3
Thomas and Betts H-Tap Color
273X024 CHT814-10 273X066 HTC2S 8-14 (8-14) AWG 8-14(8-14)     Green
273X000 CHT214-9 273X069 HTC40 2-6 Str/Sol
(2-8)
2-6 Str/Sol
(2-8)
8-14(8-14) 8-14(8-14) Brown
273X009 CHT250214-8 273X069 HTC40 250 kcmil-2 AWG
(4/0-2)
8-14(8-14) 8-14(8-14)   Purple
273X003 CHT25014-7 273X069 HTC40 250 kcmil-2 AWG
(4/0-2)
2-6 Str/Sol
(2-8)
8-14(8-14)   Purple
273X006 CHT2502-6 273X069 HTC40 250 kcmil-2 AWG
(4/0-2)
250-2
(4/0-2)
    Purple
273X012 CHT50010-5 273X075 HTC500 500 kcmil-4/0 AWG
(350-4/0)
250-1/0
(4/0-1/0)
1 STR 2-6
(1-8)
8-14(8-14) Brown
273X015 CHT50040-4 273X075 HTC500 500 kcmil-4/0 AWG
(350-4/0)
500-4/0
(350-4/0)
    Brown
273X018 CHT75010-3 273X075 HTC500 750-350 kcmil
(550-500)
4/0-1/0
(250-1/0)
1 STR 2-6
(1-8)
2-14(8-14) Yellow
273X021 CHT750350-2 273X075 HTC500 750-500 kcmil
(550-500)
750-500
(550-350)
    Yellow
 

Copper C-Taps and Covers

 
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HTC500 54715 54720 54730 54740 CTP2020 54755 54760 54770 54775
C-Tap
Stock No.

Thomas and Betts
C-Tap
Part No.

Cover
Stock No.
Thomas and
Betts Cover
Part No.
Main Wire Size
Branch 1
Thomas and Betts C-Tap Color
273X562 54715 273X066 HTC2S 6 Sol/Str 12 Sol/Str-6 Sol/Str Grey
273X564 54720 273X069 HTC40 4 Str 12 Sol/Str-4 Str Brown
273X566 54730 273X069 HTC40 2 Str 12 Sol/Str-2 Str Pink
273X568 54740 273X072 HTC40L2 1/0 Str 12 Sol/Str-1/0 Str Orange
272X698 CTP2020     #1 Str #1 Str - 2/0 Str  
273X570 54755 273X069 HTC40 4/0-1 AWG 2/0-8 AWG Blue
273X572 54760 273X075 HTC500 250 MCM-2/0 AWG 4/0-8 AWG Brown
273X574 54770 273X075 HTC500 300 MCM-2/0 AWG 250 MCM-8 Black
273X576 54775 273X075 HTC500 500 MCM-2/0 AWG 350 MCM-6 Yellow
 
     

T&B Cable Prep Compounds



Thomas and Betts features two compounds to prevent oxidation and corrosion as well as reduce inner-strand resistance. Kpro-Shield™ compound is used to treat, protect and lubricate copper electrical connections. The Thomas and Betts Contax™ Cable Preparation Compound is a non-petroleum based polymer grease used to seal electrical connections from oxygen and moisture.
   
273X027  CP16 Kopr-Shield Cable Preperation
273X030  CP8_TB Kopr-Shield Cable Preperation
273X033  CTB Contax Cable Preperation
273X036  CTB8 Contax Cable Preperation