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What gauge romex for outlets?

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Romex is a manufacturer's wire cable trade name, the 10 refers to the size of the wire inside the cable set. A #10 AWG copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated for 30 amps.

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ROMEX® is a federally registered trademarked brand of non-metallic sheathed electrical cable originally developed by the former Rome Wire Company in 1922. The ROMEX Brand is now owned and produced by Southwire Company.

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Romex is a manufacturer's wire cable trade name and not a wire size.

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