What circuits is 10/2 NM-B wire used for?

It is a two-conductor cable with ground for 30-amp, 240V branch circuits, such as electric dryers, water heaters and dedicated appliance runs. It is not for general 15- or 20-amp lighting and outlet circuits, which use 14/2 or 12/2.

Is this cable UL Listed?

Yes. Vantecable states the wire is UL Listed and rated to 600V, which matters for passing inspection.

It means two 10-gauge insulated conductors plus a bare ground wire. The 10-gauge size is what allows the 30-amp rating.

Can I run it outdoors or underground?

NM-B is a dry-location cable for walls, ceilings and crawlspaces. It is not rated for direct burial or wet locations, so outdoor and underground runs need a different cable type or conduit.

What lengths does it come in?

Vantecable lists the cable in 25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft lengths. Measure your run and add slack for bends and box connections before choosing.

Where is the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire cheapest?

At Vantecable, for $39.02, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.

Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire

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Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire

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Our take on the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire

Vantecable's 10/2 NM-B wire is a 25 ft run of two-conductor cable with a bare ground, made with oxygen-free copper and rated to 600V. It is UL Listed and sheathed in an orange jacket. The 10-gauge conductors suit 30-amp branch circuits, such as dryers, water heaters and larger dedicated appliance runs, where 14/2 and 12/2 cable is too light. Buyers comparing it with big-box NM-B are mostly weighing the copper build and the UL listing against the limited track record of a smaller brand.

Best for30-amp appliance and dryer circuitsWater heater and dedicated equipment runsDIYers wiring a single branch circuitBuyers who want OFC copper and a UL listing

Pros

10-gauge copper conductors carry 30-amp circuits
Oxygen-free copper conductors
UL Listed
600V rated jacket
Bare ground included in the cable

Cons

Sold in a single 25 ft length here, so long runs need splicing or a second roll
Orange jacket is unusual for NM-B and can confuse inspection
Few ratings and little long-term feedback on the brand
Stiff 10-gauge cable is harder to pull through tight bends

Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire prices at every store

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Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire price history

Lowest price we've seen: $39.02 on Nov 3 at Vantecable. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

What reviewers say

5 / 510 ratings

Only a handful of buyers have rated this cable, and all of them gave it full marks. Feedback is too thin to say much about how it holds up over years of service.

What people mention

Build qualityPraisedBuyers who rated it describe the cable as solid copper with a proper jacket.
ListingPraisedThe UL listing is called out as a reason buyers felt confident installing it.
Review depthMixedOnly a few ratings exist, so there is little evidence on long-term durability.

From Vantecable

10/2 NM-B electrical wire with ground
OFC copper conductors
600V rated
UL Listed
Orange jacket
Available in 25ft, 50ft and 100ft lengths

Sizes: 25FT, 50FT, 100FT
Sizing: Gauge selector tool available to match AWG, amps and watts to your equipment
Guarantee: 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee; Lifetime Customer Support
Shipping: Ships within 1 day, delivery in 1-4 days or less; free shipping over a threshold; shipping fees calculated at checkout
Packs: Lengths offered: 25FT, 50FT and 100FT

About the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire

This is 25 feet of 10/2 NM-B electrical wire with ground. It has OFC copper conductors and an orange jacket.

The wire is rated for 600V and is UL Listed.

Type: NM-B electrical wire with ground
Gauge: 10/2
Conductors: OFC copper
Voltage rating: 600V
Certification: UL Listed
Jacket color: Orange
Length: 25 ft
Available lengths: 25 ft, 50 ft, 100 ft

Specifications

Wire Gauge: 5 gauge

Questions and answers

What circuits is 10/2 NM-B wire used for?: It is a two-conductor cable with ground for 30-amp, 240V branch circuits, such as electric dryers, water heaters and dedicated appliance runs. It is not for general 15- or 20-amp lighting and outlet circuits, which use 14/2 or 12/2.
Is this cable UL Listed?: Yes. Vantecable states the wire is UL Listed and rated to 600V, which matters for passing inspection.
What does 10/2 mean?: It means two 10-gauge insulated conductors plus a bare ground wire. The 10-gauge size is what allows the 30-amp rating.
Can I run it outdoors or underground?: NM-B is a dry-location cable for walls, ceilings and crawlspaces. It is not rated for direct burial or wet locations, so outdoor and underground runs need a different cable type or conduit.
What lengths does it come in?: Vantecable lists the cable in 25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft lengths. Measure your run and add slack for bends and box connections before choosing.
Where is the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire cheapest?: At Vantecable, for $39.02, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Vantecable Orange 25FT 10/2 Gauge NM-B Wire?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.