What is 10/2 NM-B used for?

It is used for dry, indoor residential branch circuits that need 10 AWG wire, such as 30 A outlets, switches and dedicated appliance runs. It is not for wet or outdoor locations.

Does it include a ground wire?

Yes. It has two insulated 10 AWG conductors plus a bare ground conductor.

What is the amp rating?

The cable is rated 600 V with a 30 A max ampacity, but the amp rating is limited to that of 60°C rated conductors per NEC Article 336.

Can it be used outdoors or in wet areas?

No. It is intended only for normally dry locations.

Is it solid or stranded wire?

The conductors are solid, annealed copper, which is stiffer than stranded wire.

This is a 25 ft length of cable.

Where is the Building Wire 10/2 NM 25' cheapest?

At Walmart, for $45.99, 58% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Building Wire 10/2 NM 25'?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 400 ratings.

Where can I buy the Building Wire 10/2 NM 25'?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Zoro, Sears, SupplyHouse.com, Fleet Farm.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5400 ratings

Buyers rate this cable highly, describing it as dependable, correctly labeled and easy to pull for typical residential branch circuits. Complaints center on the stiffness of solid 10 AWG wire and the short coil length.

What people mention

Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the copper and jacket as solid and dependable for residential wiring.
PullingPraisedThe SIMpull jacket is said to slide through framing and runs more easily.
StiffnessCriticisedSolid 10 AWG conductors are hard to bend and route inside tight boxes.
LengthMixedSome buyers find the 25 ft coil too short for longer circuits.
Code compliancePraisedBuyers report it passes inspection for 30 A residential branch circuits.

About the Building Wire 10/2 NM 25'

This is Southwire NM-B non-metallic building cable in 10 AWG, with 2 conductors and a ground. The conductors are solid, annealed (soft) copper, and the ground is bare copper. The insulation is PVC with a nylon jacket. The orange PVC outer jacket is color-coded for quick size identification and is rated at 75°C. SIMpull makes the cable easier to pull during installation.

The cable is used mainly in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches and other loads. It can be run exposed or concealed in dwellings up to three floors above grade, for new or replacement wiring. It can be fished through walls, ceilings and masonry blocks. It is intended only for normally dry locations.

Wire gauge

10 AWG

Conductors

2 with ground

Length

25 ft

Conductor

Solid, annealed copper

Jacket

Orange PVC, nylon jacketed

Voltage

600 V AC

Max ampacity

30 A; limited to 60°C conductor rating per NEC Article 336

Temperature

Conductors 90°C (THHN); jacket 75°C

Listing

UL listed

Location

Normally dry locations only

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