{"product_id":"8-2-nm-b-wire-1000-reel","title":"8-2 NM-B WIRE 1000' REEL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e8-2 NM-B WIRE 1000' REEL – Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1idzntm\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e🔌 What it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e1000-foot spool of 8\/2 NM-B (Romex-style) copper building wire\u003c\/strong\u003e used for residential and light commercial 240V electrical circuits that do not require a neutral conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f6580\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mtxhbk\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e8-2\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e611o0\" data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e8 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o61wav\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e2 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yurx3q\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e(typically black, white, plus bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yd6juy\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eNM-B\u003c\/strong\u003e → Non-Metallic Building cable (indoor PVC-sheathed wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ovyod0\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eWIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e → electrical cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9bnw1f\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e1000' REEL\u003c\/strong\u003e → 1000-foot spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e8\/2 NM-B is used for dedicated 240V circuits that do NOT require a neutral wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3agy\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eElectric water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g4fqmg\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eHVAC condenser units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m3znf5\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eWell pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1juxtkq\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eAir compressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2oj3nx\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eLarge motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36xe71\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eSome baseboard heating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o2ca32\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e30–50 amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e (depends on application and code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10dhpox\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eindoor dry locations only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"brnypa\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eCopper conductors with PVC insulation and outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411467137313,"sku":"NM-B-8-2-R1000","price":4.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_18_fcf828e0-885e-4cae-9d20-933a057cee37.webp?v=1777574042","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/8-2-nm-b-wire-1000-reel","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}