Number of Conductors
2 with Bare CU Ground
Item
Nonmetallic Building Cable
Standards
UL 83, UL standard 719. Federal Specification A-A-59544 and requirements of National Electrical Code
Cable Type (Wire and Cable)
NM-B
Nominal Outside Dia.
0.410 in x 0.179 in
Wire Color
Bare/Black/White
Wire Size (Wire and Cable)
12 AWG
Application
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 subject to excessive moisture or dampness.
Wire and Cable Item
Nonmetallic Building Cable
Jacket Material - Wire and Cable
PVC
Jacket Material (Wire and Cable)
PVC
Cable Type - Wire and Cable
NM-B
Wire Size - Wire and Cable
12 AWG
Temp. Rating
194 Degrees F
Length (Straight Wireway)
25 ft
Size (Awg or Kcmil)
12 AWG
Nom. Height (Mils)
186mils
Insulation Thickness (Mils)
15mils
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.
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.
Country of Origin (subject to change)
United States