8/2 NM-B Non-Metallic, Residential Indoor Cable with Ground Cut to Order

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.

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