{"product_id":"14-3-wg-romex-nmb","title":"14\/3 WG ROMEX NMB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003e14\/3 WG ROMEX NMB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard residential electrical cable specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6q9z3o\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e🔌 What it means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ws0b6y\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e14\u003c\/strong\u003e → 14 AWG copper wire (smaller, lower amperage than 12 or 10 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a5t7hc\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e3 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1271n6v\" data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"305\"\u003etypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eblack (hot), red (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=\"vply4\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eWG\u003c\/strong\u003e → distributor\/warehouse marking (not part of the electrical standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"banp9j\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eROMEX\u003c\/strong\u003e → trade name for NM cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zltter\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eNMB (NM-B)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eNon-Metallic Building cable\u003c\/strong\u003e (PVC jacket for indoor use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e14\/3 NM-B Romex is typically used for 120V or multi-switch circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6t4dzu\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThree-way or four-way light switch wiring (common use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g71ckc\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eCeiling fan with separate light control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lb3an\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eMulti-location lighting circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj92ns\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eSplit-controlled receptacles (less common, code-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lc89n2\" data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSmall appliance control circuits (low load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mef1ms\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e🔥 Electrical capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cvbups\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e14 AWG copper = typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e15-amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"176t5kk\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eUsed for standard household lighting and general-purpose outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1z9671\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eNOT for high-load appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p3o9gl\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003estandard household wire used mainly for lighting circuits and switch setups that need an extra traveler wire (red conductor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411472707873,"sku":"RX143WG","price":0.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_16_20f54152-b876-4cf2-bd14-593a35038f64.webp?v=1777501435","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/14-3-wg-romex-nmb","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}