Product Information

Specification

8/3 W/GRND NM-B Romex 600V Stranded Black

Allowable Ampacity for 8-3 W/GRND NM-B Romex (amp rating): 40 Amps

Also Known As:

8-3 romex, 8-3 NM-B Wire, 8-3 NM-B Cable, 8-3 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable, 8-3 Non-Metallic Sheathed Wire, 8-3 Romex Wire, 8-3 W Grnd NM-B Romex, 8-3 Romex Type NB Copper Building Wire, 8-3 Romex Type NB Copper Building Wire, 8/3 Electrical Wire, 8 Gauge Romex, 8/3  Romex For Sale, 8/3 Indoor Wire, 8/3 Flexible Romex, Romex Wire 8 3, 8/3 White Wire, 8/3 NM Cable, 8/3 NM Wire, 8/3 Residential Cable, 8/3 House Wire, 8/3 Home Wiring Cable, 8/3 Branch Circuit Wire, 8/3 Grounded Wire.

8/3 Romex Applications:

Applications:

Romex Type NM-B Copper Building Wire is commonly applied in residential building wiring and branch circuits for switches and outlets. Romex wire is for dry indoor applications. Romex 8/3 can also be used for various building purposes inside (the temperature should not exceed 90 °C). 8/3 NM-B electrical wire can be used in air voids in tile walls. The voltage rating of the 8 Gauge Romex is 600 volts. The 8/3 electrical wire is easily installed because it is specifically designed for easier pulling. 

The range of NM-B Romex applications includes:

The particular applications of NM-B Romex in size 8/3 rated 40Amps include:

• Electric Ranges and Ovens
• HVAC Systems
• Large Power Tools
• Hot Water Heaters
• Larger Sub-Panels

 8/3 Romex Standards:

• ASTM B-3 and B-8
• UL Standard 83
• UL Standard 719
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. 2011 Edition
• RoHS/ REACH

8/3 Romex Construction:

Conductors:

The 8/3 cable has 3 conductors with a bare ground wire. The conductors are made of soft Stranded bare annealed copper.

Insulation:

The 8/3 Romex cable has a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation, making it perfect for harsh conditions. 

Jacket:

PVC jacket comes in yellow, orange, white, and black colors.

8/3 Romex Specifications:

• Size AWG: 8
• Weight per 1000 ft: 253 lbs
• Conductors: 3
• Number of Strands: 7
• Insulation: PVC
• Insulation Thickness: 35 mils

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