Questions and Answers for Southwire 250 ft. 12/3 Solid Romex SIMpull CU NM-B W/G Wire

A:  Southwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a bare ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Conductor insulation is 90°C-rated polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon jacketed. Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is designed for easier pulling, resulting in easier installation. The cable jacket is color-coded for quick size identification; White - 14 AWG, Yellow - 12 AWG, Orange - 10 AWG, and Black - 8 AWG and 6 AWG. it is not recommended for individual use. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.

A:  the same

A:  30

A:  Zero pounds .It is environmentaly illeagal to burn wire and no reputable recycler will accept it.

A:  Please consult a local electrician. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.

A:  10/3 double pole 30 amp breaker.

A:  10 Guage, if buying new it would be orange

A:  Please contact cabletechsupport@southwire.com for further assistance.

A:  I use #12 for lights and receptacles.

A:  Sir I would wire your whole home in 12 - 2 romex. Much easier so the gauges dont get mixed up. Old days we pulled a 12-3 to everything but these days you are Not Allowed to share the neautral. 1 neautral for every hot wire.

A:  12/2 and 10/2 for heater and dryer and ac and 12/3 for fans etc

A:  A combination of 14/2, 12/2 and 12/3 will provide the best results for balancing the load. 10/2 for electric hot water tank, 6/3 for an electric furnace. Use the 12/2 or 12/3 to carry power from the load center to boxes for outlets and switches: 14/2 from switches to light fixtures.

A:  You will need to consult your local code enforcement for correct wire gauge required for your area. Yes, Appliance and HVAC will require a larger gauge wire. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.

A:  The weight for one 50 ft. coil of 12/3 SIMpull NM-B is 27.75 lbs.

A:  It weighs 5.4 pounds.

A:  Approx 10 lbs. Why?

A:  You should order a quantity of 30’.

A:  12-3 romex Black to fan Red to light kit

A:  12-3. Use 1 color for a hot for the fan and another for the light.

A:  I always use 12 gauge in case I ever want to put something different down the line later. This is code for 20 amp breaker. If you want to use 14 gauge, a 15 amp breaker should be used.

A:  No! You need 10/3 30 amp. Breakers for electric dryer!

A:  Yeah, I ran it to a 220v oven @12-15Amps. Oven smoked but the wire didn't.

A:  12x3 is used for 20amps no more than 100 f

A:  Also to run 350' you will experience voltage drop. For best results a voltage drop calculation should be used to ensure proper power at the end of the run.

A:  This wire will work with 220/240 volt applications. You are limited to 20 amps for the #12 awg size.

A:  just for reference; 12-3 wire will have red, black, white, and uncovered ground and is suitable for 220 applications

A:  need bigger wire like 10/2

A:  The 12/3 NM Romex wire could be used to power the 200volt A/C if the A/C is only 2hp single phase. Take note only of the voltage drop after 100ft. Use 1 step higher to consider the drop i.e. #10 gauge. wire. Your question should supply nameplate rating of A/C.

A:  You didn't specify how many amp the a/c unit draws. A 150 feet long run will add 300 feet worth of resistance between the source and the load. Depending on the size of the A/C unity it may have trouble starting up.

A:  The fact that you didn't mention the amp load of the AC unit is probably a sign you should have someone else wire this for you. I don't want you to burn down your house. That said, should you decide to proceed, you need to first determine the circuit size required. Check the nameplate of the AC unit for the full load amps and multiply by 125% then round up to the next larger circuit breaker size. This is the minimum circuit breaker required.. #12 wire is good to 20A, #10 to 30A, and #8 to 40A. These are minimum sizes based on worst-case temp ratings. However, 150' is fairly long for a 220V circuit so I would recommend bumping the wire size to compensate for distance.

A:  For a run that far, I suggest10 gauge. Orange sheathing