NM-B, Non-Metallic Building Cable, Copper, 12 AWG, 2C with Ground, Solid, 25 ft
| Item | Non-Metallic Building Cable |
|---|---|
| Trade Designation | NM-B |
| Wire Size | 12 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Number of Conductors | 2C with Ground |
| Jacket Material | Nylon |
| Conductor Design | Solid |
| Voltage | 600 V |
| Length | 25 ft |
| Standards | Standards & ReferencesSouthwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable complies with the following:Listed per UL Standard 719UL 83 (Conductor Construction)ASTM B-3 and B-8Federal Specification A-A-59544National Electrical Code, NFPA 70REACH/RoHS Compliant |
| Stranding | 1 |
| Allowable Ampacity | 20 |
| Nom. Height (Mils) | 186 mil |
| Construction | ConstructionSouthwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a bare ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft)copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Conductor insulation is 90°C-rated polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon jacketed. Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is designed for easier pulling, resulting in easier installation. The cable jacket is color-coded for quick size identification; White - 14 AWG, Yellow - 12 AWG, Orange - 10 AWG, and Black - 8 AWG and 6 AWG. |
| Nom. Width (Mils) | 422 mil |
| Applications | ApplicationSouthwire® Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed) cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified in the National Electrical Code. NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts. |
| Insulation Thickness (Mils) | 15 mil |
| Package Quantity | 1 |