{"product_id":"wg-romex-nmb-6-2","title":"WG ROMEX NMB 6\/2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eWG ROMEX NMB 6\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard heavy-duty electrical cable specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6q9z3o\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e🔌 What it means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10q0i32\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eWG\u003c\/strong\u003e → distributor\/warehouse labeling (not part of the official electrical standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhg2r7\" data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eROMEX\u003c\/strong\u003e → trade name for nonmetallic-sheathed cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18oaxlm\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eNMB (NM-B)\u003c\/strong\u003e → indoor \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"303\"\u003enon-metallic building cable\u003c\/strong\u003e (PVC jacketed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"euwyxu\" data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e6\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e → wire configuration:\n\u003cul data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j979vi\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e6 AWG copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7q1mvr\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e2 insulated wires + ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yurx3q\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e(typically black, white, plus bare copper ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sb3ja\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e⚡ What it’s used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e6\/2 NM-B Romex is used for high-power 240V circuits that do NOT require a neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ztpzt\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eElectric water heaters (larger units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwvb5r\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eElectric ranges\/ovens (some configurations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gh5lbq\" data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eHVAC condensers (larger systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o11ry6\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eElectric dryers (some setups depending on wiring requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18daj94\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eSubpanels or feeder runs (short distances, code dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e8l6qw\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e🔥 Electrical capacity (typical use case)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3q0pmz\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCommonly paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e50–60 amp breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e (application-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ylk3p\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e240V high-load circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hd7koy\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eCopper conductors with heavy insulation for residential use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411472740641,"sku":"RX62WG","price":2.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_15_209d08e4-1210-4eb4-b861-b99c90ef5a52.webp?v=1777501360","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/wg-romex-nmb-6-2","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}