- What circuits is 10/2 NM-B used for?
- It suits 30-amp, 240-volt circuits such as water heaters, electric dryers and ranges, plus some subpanel feeders. It is for dry indoor locations only.
- Can I use it outdoors or underground?
- No. NM-B is not rated for wet, buried or exposed outdoor locations. Use UF cable for underground and wet areas.
- Does it include a ground wire?
- Yes. It has two insulated 10 AWG copper conductors plus one bare ground conductor.
- Is 10/2 the same as 10/3?
- No. 10/2 has two current-carrying conductors plus ground; 10/3 adds a third, needed for circuits requiring a neutral such as some dryers and ranges.
- How much does the 250-foot coil weigh?
- Expect roughly 40 to 50 pounds. Plan for two people or a reel stand when pulling long runs.
- Where is the Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable with Grounding, 10 AWG, 2 Copper Conductors, 250 Foot Coil cheapest?
- At Home Depot, for $314.00, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable with Grounding, 10 AWG, 2 Copper Conductors, 250 Foot Coil?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Lowe's, Cloverdale Building Supplies, Hardware and Tools, Zoro.