Description
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| Category | NM/B |
| AWG | 12/2 |
| Wet Location Use | Dry |
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The Southwire 12/2 CU NM-B with Ground Cable is a versatile and reliable solution for residential and indoor electrical installations. It features two soft-drawn copper conductors alongside a bare copper grounding wire, all insulated with color-coded PVC. The cable is further protected with a durable nylon jacket, allowing for easy installation and long-term performance. It is designed for use in dry locations, ensuring compliance with NEC standards.
Top Features
- Indoor Use: Specifically designed for lighting, outlets, and branch circuit wiring in homes.
- Versatile Installation: May be installed in walls, ceilings, or exposed on surfaces where permitted by NEC.
- Thermal Performance: Rated for temperatures of up to 90°C.
- Color-Coded Conductors: Hassle-free identification of hot, neutral, and ground conductors during installations.
- Durable Design: PVC and nylon insulation for long-lasting reliability.
Construction
Construction Specifications
- Conductor: Made of bare copper conforming to ASTM B3. The conductor is solid for sizes #14 AWG to #10 AWG, and Class B compressed stranded for sizes #8 AWG to #2 AWG, as per ASTM B8.
- Insulation: All phase and neutral conductors are insulated with a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound featuring a Nylon sheath. The color coding is as follows:
- 2-conductor: Black and White
- 3-conductor: Black, Red, and White
- 4-conductor: Black, Red, Blue, and White
- Grounding: The grounding conductor is made of solid soft-drawn bare copper, wrapped with kraft paper.
- Binder: Kraft paper is used as a binder.
- Jacket: The cable is jacketed with a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound that incorporates SIMpull Technology.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Cond. Size | 14 AWG |
| Conductor Number | 2 |
| Cond. Strands | Solid |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.064 inch |
| Insulation Thickness | 20 mils |
| Ground Size | 1×14 |
| Jacket Thickness | 30 mils |
| Approx. OD | 0.168 x 0.423 inch |
| Copper Weight | 37 lbs/1000′ |
| Approx. Weight | 70 lbs/1000′ |
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DOCUMENTATION
| Environmental Product Declaration | Download |
Standards & References
ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
UL 719 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cables
RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
Federal Specification A-A-59544
NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements
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