{"product_id":"nmb-wire-8-2-500-reel","title":"NMB WIRE 8-2 500' REEL","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"1d84e49a-f1eb-4a33-a00a-c9efe7378e02\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-103\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69f2818e-6ad8-83e8-961f-b5a7ce12594b-43\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-104\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d218a825-ef74-46f8-8078-b4edf7b9556b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eNMB WIRE 8-2 500' REEL – 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=\"209\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e500-foot spool of 8\/2 NM-B (Romex-style) copper electrical cable\u003c\/strong\u003e used for residential 240V circuits that do not require a neutral wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f6580\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e🧾 What the shorthand means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uqfad7\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eNMB (NM-B)\u003c\/strong\u003e → Non-Metallic Building cable (indoor PVC-jacketed wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7unria\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e8-2\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e611o0\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e8 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o61wav\" data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e2 insulated conductors + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yu12hw\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e(black, white + bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"139j5bn\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e500' REEL\u003c\/strong\u003e → 500-foot spool of cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e8\/2 NM-B is used for 240V loads that do NOT need a neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3agy\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eElectric water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g4fqmg\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eHVAC condenser units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m3znf5\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eWell pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o1goe\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eLarge motors and compressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kfic3z\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eSome baseboard heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yeody5\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eOther dedicated 240V equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vmfmf2\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e🔥 Electrical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oq2oaa\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e30–50 amp circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e (depends on load and code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10dhpox\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eRated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eindoor dry locations only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oxke32\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eCopper conductors with PVC insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p3o9gl\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003elarge roll of heavy-duty indoor wire used for 240V appliances that don’t need a neutral wire (only two hot wires + ground).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"IMPERIUM CABLE LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411467170081,"sku":"NM-B-8-2-R500","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_15_1d83c899-f2f5-459c-a7e3-bef77d847fb9.webp?v=1777573879","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/nmb-wire-8-2-500-reel","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}