The nm on the outside of Romeo wire indicates that it is a non-metallic sheathed cable. These cables are commonly used for residential wiring and consist of insulated wires bundled together inside a plastic sheath for protection.
Non-metallic.NM does not refer to the wire itself; the wire is copper. Nor does it refer to the jackets around the wires; those jackets are made of color-coded PVC (polyvinyl chloride)--black, white, and red.Instead, NM pertains to the sheathing--a 30 mil-thick PVC jacket--that binds the individual wires together.NM is used to refer to any type of electrical wiring sheathed in a plastic coating, not just Romex brand.
Non-metallic.NM does not refer to the wire itself; the wire is copper. Nor does it refer to the jackets around the wires; those jackets are made of color-coded PVC (polyvinyl chloride)--black, white, and red.Instead, NM pertains to the sheathing--a 30 mil-thick PVC jacket--that binds the individual wires together.NM is used to refer to any type of electrical wiring sheathed in a plastic coating, not just Romex brand.
Non-metallic.NM does not refer to the wire itself; the wire is copper. Nor does it refer to the jackets around the wires; those jackets are made of color-coded PVC (polyvinyl chloride)--black, white, and red.Instead, NM pertains to the sheathing--a 30 mil-thick PVC jacket--that binds the individual wires together.NM is used to refer to any type of electrical wiring sheathed in a plastic coating, not just Romex brand.
NM on Romex wire stands for "Non-Metallic." This type of electrical cable is commonly used for residential wiring and is designed for indoor use. The non-metallic sheathing provides insulation and protection for the individual conductors inside, making it easier to install and less prone to corrosion. NM cable is typically used in dry locations and is suitable for general-purpose circuits.
The ampacity or amp rating of all wire is rated by the size of the wire. NM (non-metallic sheathing) wire is no different. In household wiring 14 gauge wire must go on a 15 amp breaker/ 12 gauge goes on a 20 A and 10 gauge goes on a 30 Amp.
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For a dryer installation, a 10-3 NM-B wire should be used.
Nm stands for NOTHING MUCH as if you were responding to the question WHAT'S UP? What's up? Nm. (nothing much) Nm=NOTHING MUCH Or NOTHIN MUCH Hbu stands for HOW BOUT YOU So if you ask someone "WHAT'S UP?" YOU SAY Nm hbu? and they say Nm or GOOD Hbu=HOW BOUT YOU
14-3 NM-B wire is a type of electrical wire used for residential wiring in non-metallic sheathed cable applications. The "14" indicates the gauge of the wire, meaning it has a diameter suitable for carrying up to 15 amps of current. The "3" signifies that the cable contains three insulated conductors (typically black, white, and bare or green for ground). NM-B stands for "non-metallic sheathed cable," which is designed for indoor use and is resistant to moisture and corrosion.
I can't use name brands here but this is what is commonly used on 15 amp circuits in homes. You have 2, 14 gauge wires with a non-metallic (nm) sheath around them. Very often you will also have a bare ground wire.