Southwire® Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed) cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations as specified in the National Electrical Code. NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts.
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 4 AWG 4 AWG | |
No. of Conductors | 3 3 | |
No. of Strands | 7 7 | |
Size (AWG) | 8 8 | |
No. of Grounds | 1 1 | |
No. of Strands | 1 1 | |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 40 1.02 | mils mm |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 843 21.43 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 576 857 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity | 70 70 |
Southwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable complies with the following:
Southwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a bare ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft)copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is designed for easier pulling, resulting in easier installation. The cable jacket is color-coded for quick size identification; White - 14 AWG, Yellow - 12 AWG, Orange - 10 AWG, and Black - 8 AWG and 6 AWG.