Split bolt connectors splice or tap two conductors with one bolt. High-strength copper alloy, most with tin plating, in sizes from 16-10 AWG up to 6-2/0 AWG.
| Wire range | Plating |
|---|---|
| 16-10 AWG | Tin plated |
| 16-8 AWG | Tin plated |
| 14-8 AWG | Tin plated |
| 10-6 AWG | Plain or tin plated |
| 8-4 AWG | Plain |
| 8-3 AWG | Tin plated |
| 8-2 AWG | Tin plated |
| 6-1/0 AWG | Tin plated |
| 6-2/0 AWG | Tin plated |
Pick a split bolt whose range covers both conductors. Tighten to the torque on the listing, then insulate the splice. Copper-to-copper connections are the listed use; check each listing before using one on aluminum.
Yes. A split bolt is bare metal, so wrap or cover the finished splice.