NM-B Cable 10/2G,10/3G | 600V Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable |NEC 334 | 90°C PVC/Nylon Jacket | Residential & Commercial Wiring

Commercial & Building Cables UL Certified10
Description

Product Overview

Type NM-B Cable is a versatile, NEC 334-compliant solution for residential and commercial wiring. Rated for 600V in dry locations, it features color-coded PVC insulation with a nylon jacket (90°C rating) and integrates grounding conductors. Ideal for concealed installations in walls, ceilings, and masonry block structures where moisture exposure is minimal.

Key Features & Benefits

  • NEC Compliance: Meets Article 334 for exposed/concealed dry-location installations

  • Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry) with ampacity derated to 60°C per NEC

  • Efficient Grounding: Integrated copper grounding conductor (ASTM B3/B8)

  • Easy Identification: Color-coded jackets by gauge (white=14 AWG, yellow=12 AWG, etc.)

  • Standards Certified: UL 83, UL 719, ASTM B3/B8, ARRA 2009 "Buy American"

Construction Details

Component Specification
Conductors Solid copper (14-10 AWG) / Stranded copper (8+ AWG) per ASTM B3/B8
Insulation Color-coded PVC + heat-stabilized nylon jacket (THHN-type)
Grounding Conductor Soft uncoated copper (sized per configuration)
Overall Jacket 30-mil PVC • Color-coded by gauge per NEC guidelines

Technical Specifications

Cable Type Conductor Type Ground Size (AWG) PVC Insul. (in) Nylon Jacket (in) Ampacity* OD (in) Weight (lbs/1k ft)
14/2 G Solid 14 0.015 0.004 15 0.170×0.390 56
12/2 G Solid 12 0.015 0.004 20 0.160×0.450 82
10/3 G Solid 10 0.020 0.004 30 0.430 165
8/2 G 7-strand 10 0.030 0.005 40 0.290×0.580 185
6/3 G 7-strand 10 0.030 0.005 55 0.612 352
2/3 G 7-strand 8 0.040 0.006 95 0.945 841

*Ampacity limited to 60°C conductor rating per NEC 334.80

Product Advantages

  1. Conduit Elimination:
    Reduces material/labor costs in dry indoor installations per NEC 334.10(A).

  2. Integrated Grounding System:
    Pre-installed copper ground wire ensures NEC 250.118 compliance and accelerates installation.

  3. Code-Compliant Safety:
    Dual-layer PVC+nylon exceeds UL 83/719 standards for fire/abrasion resistance.

  4. Optimized Installation:
    Color-coded jackets (per gauge) and flat oval design simplify identification and routing.

Compliance & Standards

  • Safety: UL 83 (THHN), UL 719 (NM Cable)

  • Conductors: ASTM B3 (solid), ASTM B8 (stranded)

  • Federal: A-A-59544

  • Environmental: ARRA 2009 "Buy American"

Applications

  • Residential Wiring: Switches, outlets, lighting circuits

  • Concealed Installations: Inside drywall, masonry block/tile walls (non-moisture exposed)

  • Commercial Spaces: Office partitions, drop ceilings

  • Retrofit Work: Fished through air voids and joints

Prohibited: Wet locations, direct burial, exposed outdoor use

Ordering Information

Specify:

  1. Cable Type (e.g., 10/3 G = 10 AWG × 3 conductors + ground)

  2. Length (standard 250 ft, 500 ft, 1000 ft coils)

  3. Special Requirements (e.g., ARRA documentation)

Jacket Color Guide:

  • 14 AWG: White

  • 12 AWG: Yellow

  • 10 AWG: Orange

  • 8/6 AWG: Black