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Category	NM/B
AWG	12/2
Wet Location Use	Dry
MPN	50' 28828222 100' 28828228 250' 28828255 1000' 28828249

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Prodcut Description

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	1x14
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

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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