{"product_id":"12-3-mc-wire-250-coil","title":"12-3 MC WIRE 250' COIL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e12-3 MC WIRE 250' COIL – Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1idzntm\" data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e🔌 What it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e250-foot coil of 12\/3 MC (Metal-Clad) cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, used for protected 20-amp branch circuits that require an extra conductor (typically a neutral or switch leg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f6580\" data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ne0ahe\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e12-3\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xz4hd7\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e12 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ioekm\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e3 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rfw26s\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e(black, red, white + bare\/green ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sq47ly\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eMC\u003c\/strong\u003e → Metal-Clad cable (armored aluminum or steel jacket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18femve\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eWIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e → electrical cable assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o2ug4\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e250' COIL\u003c\/strong\u003e → 250-foot spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e12\/3 MC cable is used for 120V or 120\/240V circuits that need an extra conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnmtld\" data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eThree-way and four-way switch circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d3yqh0\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eSplit receptacle circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3n2cwd\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eCeiling fans with separate light and fan control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q26ein\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eMulti-wire branch circuits (where permitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1djw2n4\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eSome 240V circuits requiring a neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17gwdma\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eTypically used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e20-amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5rjadu\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eProvides \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003ephysical protection via metal armor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t5syx6\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003ecommercial, industrial, and exposed residential runs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k3ormd\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eCopper conductors inside armored jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p3o9gl\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e250-foot roll of 20-amp electrical wire inside a metal protective jacket, used when you need an extra conductor for switching or multi-function circuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411466580257,"sku":"MC-12-3-C250","price":729.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_27.webp?v=1777575824","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/12-3-mc-wire-250-coil","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}