This is 12 AWG nonmetallic-sheathed cable (NM-B) that carries both power conductors and control/signal conductors. It has a 600V rating, and all conductors are rated at 600 volts. It is sold in a 1000 ft length with a yellow jacket.
It is built with solid copper conductors per ASTM B3 and PVC insulation with a nylon sheath. It also has a solid soft drawn bare copper ground with a kraft paper wrap, plus a kraft paper binder.
It is primarily used in residential wiring for smart home applications, such as 0-10V DC dimming controls for LED lighting. It may be used for exposed and concealed work in dry locations per the National Electrical Code. It may also be run in the air voids of masonry block or tile walls where they are not wet or damp. It complies with the Class 2/Class 3 circuit separation requirements of NEC 725.136(I)(1) and 725.136(I)(2).
- Length
- 1000 ft
- Wire size
- 12 AWG
- Conductors
- 2
- Voltage rating
- 600V
- Color
- Yellow
- Conductor material
- Solid copper per ASTM B3
- Insulation
- PVC with nylon sheath
- Ground
- Solid soft drawn bare copper with kraft paper wrap
- Diameter over conductor
- 0.080 in
- Insulation thickness
- 20
- Jacket thickness
- 28
- Approx. outer diameter
- 0.213 x 0.637 in
- Copper weight
- 94 lb per 1000 ft
- Approx. weight
- 163 lb per 1000 ft
- DC resistance
- 1.662 Ω per 1000 ft at 25°C
- AC resistance
- 2.002 Ω per 1000 ft at 75°C
- Min bending radius
- 3.2 in
- Ampacity
- 25 A at 75°C; 30 A at 90°C