12/2 W/GRND NM-B 600V Solid Yellow
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12/2 W/GRND NM-B 600V Solid Yellow
Allowable Ampacity (amp rating) for 12/2 W/GRND NM-B : 20 Amps
Also Known As:
12/2, 12/2 NM-B Wire, 12/2 NM-B Cable, 12/2 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable, 12/2 Non-Metallic Sheathed Wire, 12/2 W Grnd NM-B, 12/2 Electrical Wire, 12/2 Indoor Wire, 12/2 Yellow Wire, 12/2 NM Cable, 12/2 NM Wire, 12/2 Residential Cable, 12/2 House Wire, 12/2 Home Wiring Cable, 12/2 Branch Circuit Wire, 12/2 Grounded Wire.
Applications of 12/2 NM-B:
Type NM-B Copper Building Wire is commonly applied in residential building wiring and branch circuits for switches and outlets. wire is for dry indoor applications. 12/2 can also be used for various building purposes inside (the temperature should not exceed 90 °C).12/2 NM-B electrical wire can be used in air voids in tile walls. The voltage rating of the 12 Gauge is 600 volts. The 12/2 electrical wire is easily installed because it is specifically designed for easier pulling.
The range of NM-B applications includes:
- Residential electric systems, including lights, switches, and outlets.
- Branch circuits
- Small appliances, including microwave ovens, dishwashers, and garbage disposals
- HVAC systems
- In Air Void Applications of Tile Walls
- The applications of NM-B are specified in Article 334 of NEC
The particular applications of NM-B in sizes 12/2 rated 20 Amps include:
- Lighting circuits
- Outlet cIrcuits
- Small appliances
- HVAC circuits
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Bathroom circuits
12/2 NM-B Standards:
- ASTM B-3 and B-8 conductors
- UL Standard 83 for thermoplastic insulated wires
- UL Standard 719 for NM cables
- Federal Specification A-A-59544
- National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. 2011 Edition
- RoHS/ REACH compliant
Construction of a 12/2 NM-B:
Conductors:
The 12/2 has 2 conductors with bare ground wire. The conductors are made of soft solid bare annealed copper.
Insulation:
The 12/2 NM-B wire has a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation, making it perfect for harsh conditions.
Jacket:
PVC jacket of a 12/2 NM-B Cable comes in yellow, orange, white, and black colors.
Specifications of 12/2 NM-B:
- Size AWG: 12
- Weight per 1000 ft: 82 lbs
- Conductors: 2
- Number of Strands: 1 Solid
- Insulation: PVC
- Insulation Thickness: 19 mils
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