- Can this cable be buried directly in the ground?
- Yes. UF-B is rated for direct burial and for wet or damp locations. Bury it at the depth your local code requires, and use conduit where it comes up out of the ground for protection.
- What size circuit does 14/2 support?
- The 14-gauge conductors are for 15-amp circuits. For a 20-amp outdoor circuit, step up to 12/2 UF-B.
- How is UF-B different from NM-B?
- NM-B is for dry indoor locations only. UF-B has a solid, sunlight-resistant jacket rated for burial and wet spots, so it is the right cable for outdoor and underground runs.
- Does it include a ground wire?
- Yes. It has two insulated 14-gauge conductors plus a bare ground wire, so it works with standard grounded receptacles and fixtures.
- Can it be used indoors?
- It can, but it is stiffer and bulkier than NM-B and usually costs more. For indoor branch wiring, NM-B is the easier choice.
- How long is the run?
- The coil is 100 ft. Check voltage drop on long runs; for a 15-amp circuit at 100 ft., 14-gauge is generally acceptable, but longer runs may call for heavier wire.
- Where is the Southwire 100 ft. 14/2 Gray Solid CU UF-B W/G Wire cheapest?
- At Ace Hardware, for $104.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Southwire 100 ft. 14/2 Gray Solid CU UF-B W/G Wire?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, Lowe's.