{"product_id":"12-2-nm-b-wire-250-coil","title":"12-2 NM-B WIRE 250' COIL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e12-2 NM-B WIRE 250' COIL – Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"52\" data-section-id=\"1idzntm\"\u003e🔌 What it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"137\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e250-foot coil of 12\/2 NM-B (Romex-style) copper building wire\u003c\/strong\u003e used for standard 120V residential circuits that require 20-amp capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"218\" data-section-id=\"9f6580\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"250\" data-section-id=\"1b3don6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e12-2\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"285\" data-section-id=\"1xz4hd7\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"287\"\u003e12 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"318\" data-section-id=\"1o61wav\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e2 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"358\" data-section-id=\"1yu12hw\"\u003e(black, white + bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"396\" data-section-id=\"1yd6juy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eNM-B\u003c\/strong\u003e → Non-Metallic Building cable (indoor PVC-sheathed wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"466\" data-section-id=\"ovyod0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eWIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e → electrical cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"496\" data-section-id=\"1o2ug4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e250' COIL\u003c\/strong\u003e → 250-foot spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"535\" data-section-id=\"sb3ja\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e12\/2 NM-B is used for 120V, 20-amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"619\" data-section-id=\"qufnm4\"\u003eKitchen countertop receptacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"654\" data-section-id=\"b34nt4\"\u003eBathroom outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"675\" data-section-id=\"unem0h\"\u003eGarage and workshop outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"707\" data-section-id=\"1q2hw7i\"\u003eLaundry room circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"733\" data-section-id=\"qq6de7\"\u003eDedicated appliance circuits (120V loads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"785\" data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"819\" data-section-id=\"etsuzt\"\u003eTypically used on \u003cstrong data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e20-amp breakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"861\" data-section-id=\"10dhpox\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eindoor dry locations only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"905\" data-section-id=\"brnypa\"\u003eCopper conductors with PVC insulation and outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"970\" data-section-id=\"1p3o9gl\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003e250-foot roll of heavier household wire used for 20-amp outlets and circuits that need more power than standard 15-amp wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1145\" data-section-id=\"1ioqiu6\"\u003e🔧 Key takeaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1165\" data-section-id=\"1wwama0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003e12\/2 = hot + neutral + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1201\" data-section-id=\"1jdmi26\"\u003eUsed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003estandard 20-amp residential circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1253\" data-section-id=\"1kwc3pi\"\u003eUpgrade from 14\/2 for higher load capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411466875169,"sku":"NM-B-12-2-C250","price":323.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_22_a71fdcc4-5258-48ef-b3c7-4e55a60e6903.webp?v=1777575121","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/12-2-nm-b-wire-250-coil","provider":"Standard Plumbing 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