{"product_id":"12-2-wg-romex-nmb","title":"12\/2 WG ROMEX NMB","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"4e06ef26-3f68-4fd3-b484-5daa9644a0b5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-21\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69f2818e-6ad8-83e8-961f-b5a7ce12594b-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"39c63040-8014-4d69-abe7-aee477eb1778\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003e12\/2 WG ROMEX NMB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard residential electrical cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6q9z3o\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e🔌 What it means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d0uuyi\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"97\"\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e12 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y58dbh\" data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e2 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12e64zu\" data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"244\"\u003etypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eblack (hot), white (neutral), bare copper (ground)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15m38dq\" data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eWG\u003c\/strong\u003e → distributor shorthand, often meaning \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"308\"\u003ewith ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"banp9j\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eROMEX\u003c\/strong\u003e → trade name for NM cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16426vc\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eNMB (NM-B)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eNon-Metallic Building cable\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor residential wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jn6iii\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e⚡ Common Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e12\/2 NM-B is typically used for standard 120V, 20-amp household circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bfivof\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eKitchen small-appliance receptacle circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tjyra\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eBathroom receptacle circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ncutx\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eGarage\/workshop outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jslxvz\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eLaundry receptacle circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhobiy\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eGeneral-purpose 20A branch circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d095wq\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eSome dedicated appliance circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r6bkxj\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e🔥 Electrical Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfj4lo\" data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eTypically protected by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e20-amp breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xnruo5\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e600V insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11uvj8s\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eIndoor dry locations only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13im7t1\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e🧠 Simple Explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThis is common indoor house wire used for 20-amp circuits where more capacity is needed than 14\/2 provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411472609569,"sku":"RX122WG","price":0.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_17_07f4cefd-942b-402f-ad9a-3386d35486d2.webp?v=1777567129","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/12-2-wg-romex-nmb","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}