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Wirenco 8/2 NM-B, Non-Metallic, Sheathed Cable, Residential Indoor Wire, Equivalent to (150Ft Cut)
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Wirenco 8/2 NM-B, Non-Metallic, Sheathed Features
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#8 AWG Residential Wiring for Outlets, Switches and other Loads
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Copper (CU) conductors
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Indoor Use in Exposed and Concealed Applications. For dry locations up to 90 degreesC or 194 degreesF
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600-Volt Maximum with an Allowable Ampacity of 40 Amps
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Used for Wiring Swiches, Outlets and other Loads with Dry Applications - Color of Wire May not be the Same as the Picture Shown.
About Wirenco 8/2 NM-B, Non-Metallic, Sheathed
Applications: Non-metallic sheathed NM-B cable is used in normally dry installations in residential wiring, as branch circuits for outlets, lighting and other residential loads. Its applications are outlined in NEC 2008 and NEC 2011 Article 334. NM-B is rated at 600 volts and although it is rated at a conductor temperature of 90°C dry , its ampacity is limited to 60°C according to the NEC 2008 and NEC 2011. It may be fished through masonry or tile walls, where not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness. NM-B cables are LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant. Used for Wiring Swiches, Outlets and other Loads with Dry Applications. Standards: Meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM specifications UL Standard 83: Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables UL Standard 719: Non-Metallic Cables Federal Specification A-A-59544 and requirements of the NEC Voltage rating - 600 volts Construction: Insulation:Color coded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound with a nylon covering meeting the required thickness of Type THHN. Conductor insulation is rated 90℃C Sheath:30 mil color coded PVC sheath rated 90℃C is applied over the completed assembly Specifications: Size:8 AWG Number of Conductors:2 PVC Insulation Thickness:0.76 mm / 0.029 inches Ground Wire Size:10 AWG Nylon Thickness:0.13 mm / 0.005 inches Nominal Cable Dimensions: 6.9 mm x 15 mm / .27 x 0.59 inches Weight per Foot: 0.186 lbs Allowable Ampacity: 40 Amps
