{"product_id":"6-3-nm-b-wire-1000-reel","title":"6-3 NM-B WIRE 1000' REEL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eNM-B-6-3-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=\"211\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e500-foot reel of 6\/3 NM-B (Romex-style) copper building wire\u003c\/strong\u003e used for high-amperage residential electrical circuits requiring a neutral conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f6580\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yd6juy\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eNM-B\u003c\/strong\u003e → Non-Metallic Building cable (indoor PVC-sheathed wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3gob31\" data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e6-3\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j979vi\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e6 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ioekm\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e3 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ziepn\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e(black, red, white + bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"96n6yx\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eR500\u003c\/strong\u003e → 500-foot reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e6\/3 NM-B is used for 240V circuits that require a neutral wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t145xl\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eElectric ranges \/ ovens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cc65ic\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eElectric dryers (certain configurations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14zn4wy\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eSubpanel feeds (short runs, code dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ad6qr\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eLarge appliances with both 120V and 240V loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4laadv\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eSome HVAC systems with control circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dnism6\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e50-amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e (application and code dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10dhpox\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eindoor dry locations only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"brnypa\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eCopper conductors with PVC insulation and outer jacket\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=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e500-foot roll of heavy-duty indoor wire used for 240V appliances that also need a neutral wire (like stoves and dryers).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ioqiu6\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e🔧 Key takeaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171u4o3\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e6\/3 = two hots + neutral + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5dgj1\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eUsed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003ehigh-power 240V appliances with 120V components\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13p70xl\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eLarge reel for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003econstruction or full installation projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411467071777,"sku":"NM-B-6-3-R1000","price":4.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_15_da800273-e8e2-4183-bb2b-f0d6d51fbe86.webp?v=1777574426","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/6-3-nm-b-wire-1000-reel","provider":"Standard Plumbing 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