- What circuits is 10/2 NM-B used for?
- It is used for 30-amp, 240V branch circuits such as electric dryers, water heaters, and some ranges, plus 30-amp subpanel feeders where local code allows. Check your local code and the appliance's nameplate before choosing the gauge.
- Does it include a ground wire?
- Yes. It has two insulated conductors, black and white, plus a bare 10-gauge ground, so no separate ground wire is needed.
- Can it be used outdoors or in conduit?
- NM-B is for dry, indoor locations and is not rated for wet areas or outdoor conduit. Use UF or THHN wire for those runs.
- How does it compare with 12/2 or 14/2?
- 10/2 carries more current for 30-amp circuits, while 12/2 handles 20-amp and 14/2 handles 15-amp circuits. The larger solid conductors are stiffer and harder to pull.
- Is the SIMpull jacket different from standard Romex?
- Yes. The SIMpull jacket is formulated to lower friction during pulls, which electricians say makes long runs easier than older NM-B jackets.
- Where is the Southwire 28829055 Romex SIMpull 10/2 W/Ground Type NM-B indoor wire cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $89.94, 36% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Southwire 28829055 Romex SIMpull 10/2 W/Ground Type NM-B indoor wire?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Hardware, Fleet Farm, SupplyHouse.com, Hardware and Tools, MSC Industrial Supply.