{"product_id":"6-2-nmb-wire-500-roll","title":"6-2 NMB WIRE 500' ROLL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eNM-B-6-2-R500 – Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1idzntm\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e🔌 What it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e500-foot reel of 6\/2 NM-B (Romex-style) copper building wire\u003c\/strong\u003e used for high-amperage 240V electrical circuits that do not require a neutral conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f6580\" data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yd6juy\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eNM-B\u003c\/strong\u003e → Non-Metallic Building cable (indoor PVC-sheathed wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g8uk1u\" data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e6-2\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j979vi\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e6 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o61wav\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e2 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yu12hw\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e(black, white + bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"96n6yx\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eR500\u003c\/strong\u003e → 500-foot reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e6\/2 NM-B is used for dedicated 240V circuits that do NOT need a neutral wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3agy\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eElectric water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g4fqmg\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eHVAC condenser units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m3znf5\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eWell pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1juxtkq\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eAir compressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x79a20\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eLarge motors and machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36xe71\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eSome baseboard heating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1861rjb\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e50–60 amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e (depends on application and code requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10dhpox\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eindoor dry locations only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"brnypa\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eCopper conductors with PVC insulation and outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p3o9gl\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e500-foot roll of heavy electrical wire used for 240V appliances that only need two hot wires and a ground (no neutral).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ioqiu6\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e🔧 Key takeaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sabu2k\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e6\/2 = two hots + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfee75\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eUsed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003estraight 240V-only equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bh5wdl\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eTypically used where no 120V loads are needed inside the appliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411467039009,"sku":"NM-B-6-2-R500","price":5.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_15_3bbe6dc7-b157-455c-a27e-32db53b9762b.webp?v=1777574500","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/6-2-nmb-wire-500-roll","provider":"Standard Plumbing 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