Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground
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- Last seen at $23.50 at Amazon on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground
Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 is nonmetallic-sheathed cable with two 12-gauge copper conductors plus a bare ground, rated 600 volts for dry indoor branch circuits. The 12-gauge size carries 20-amp circuits for kitchen, bathroom, laundry and garage outlets, where 14/2 is limited to 15 amps. SIMpull's slick jacket is the main draw: electricians say it pulls through studs and boxes with less friction and fewer jacket nicks than older Romex. It is the standard choice for code-compliant residential wiring, though it cannot go in wet locations, buried conduit or outdoors.
- 12-gauge copper handles 20-amp circuits
- SIMpull jacket feeds and pulls with less friction
- Two conductors plus bare ground in one sheath
- Sold in many lengths, from short runs to full coils
- Meets NEC NM-B requirements for dry locations
- Not for wet, damp or outdoor locations
- Solid conductors are stiff to bend in tight boxes
- Must stay behind drywall or in dry exposed runs
- No third insulated conductor for multiwire or smart-switch setups
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Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground price history
Lowest price we've seen: $23.50 on Nov 9 at Amazon. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
What reviewers say
Electricians and DIYers rate Romex SIMpull highly for easy pulling and consistent copper quality. Complaints center on stiff solid wire in crowded boxes and jacket damage when staples or bends are too tight.
- Pull easePraisedOwners say the SIMpull jacket slides through framing and conduit stubs with noticeably less friction.
- Wire stiffnessCriticisedThe solid 12-gauge conductors resist tight bends, which makes crowded boxes and panel feeds harder.
- Jacket durabilityMixedThe sheath holds up in normal pulls but can tear when stapled too tightly or bent sharply.
- Build qualityPraisedBuyers report consistent copper and clean stripping with no stray strands.
- ValueMixedFull coils are seen as good value, while short cut lengths draw complaints about cost per foot.
From The Home Depot
- 15 ft. length of 12/2 solid Romex SIMpull CU NM-B wire with ground
- Southwire Romex SIMpull NM-B cable with ground
- 12-gauge, 2-conductor construction
About the Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground
Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B cable with ground is nonmetallic-sheathed cable with 12-gauge, 2-conductor construction. It comes in a 15 ft. length.
NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. Under the National Electrical Code, it may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations. It may also be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where those walls are not wet or damp locations.
The cable is rated for temperatures up to 90°C, with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors. Its voltage rating is 600 volts.
- Type
- NM-B nonmetallic-sheathed cable with ground
- Gauge
- 12 AWG, 2 conductors
- Length
- 15 ft.
- Voltage rating
- 600 volts
- Temperature
- Up to 90°C, ampacity limited to 60°C conductor rating
- Location
- Normally dry locations, exposed or concealed
- Use
- Residential branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads
Questions and answers
- Is 12/2 the right size for a 20-amp circuit?
- Yes. 12-gauge copper is the standard for 20-amp branch circuits. Use 14/2 only on 15-amp circuits.
- Can this cable be used outdoors or underground?
- No. NM-B is for dry, normally dry locations indoors. Outdoors and underground need UF or wet-rated conduit wiring.
- What is the difference between SIMpull and regular Romex?
- The conductors and ratings are the same. SIMpull adds a slicker jacket that pulls more easily and resists nicks during installation.
- Does it include a ground wire?
- Yes. It has two insulated conductors plus a bare copper ground in the same sheath.
- Can I run it in exposed areas?
- Yes, in normally dry exposed work where the cable is protected from damage, such as along basement joists. It cannot go in wet or damp spots.
- How many conductors does 12/2 have?
- Two insulated conductors, black and white, plus a bare ground. It is not a three-conductor cable.
- Where is the Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $23.50, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Southwire Romex SIMpull 12/2 NM-B Cable with Ground?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Amazon.
