APPLICATION CHARTS

What Type and Gauge of Wire Should I Use?

Type NM-B (Indoor Applications)

Application Gauge/Conductor

Grounded Receptacles 12/2 w/Ground

Wall Light Switches 12/2 w/Ground

3-Way Light Switches 12/3 w/Ground

Lighting Fixtures 14/2 w/Ground

Lighting Fixtures w/ Outlets 12/2 w/Ground

Combination Switch and Receptacle 12/2 w/Ground

Lighted Medicine Cabinet 14/2 w/Ground

Exhaust Fan 12/2 w/Ground

Electric Wall Heater (Up to 1650 Watts at 120V) 12/2 w/Ground

Electric Wall Heater (Over to 1650 Watts at 120V) 10/2 w/Ground

Workshop Power Tools 12/2 w/Ground

Large A/C Over 20 amps 10/3 w/Ground

Room A/C 12/2 w/Ground

Built-In Single Ovens (Up to 30 amps ) 10/3 w/Ground

Built-In Double Ovens (Up to 50 amps ) 6/3 w/Ground

Apartment Size Range (Up to 30 amps) 10/3 w/Ground

Double Oven Range (Up to 45 amps) 8/3 w/Ground

Double Oven Range (Up to 60 amps) 6/3 w/Ground

Dishwashers 12/2 w/Ground

Disposals (Must have toggle switch at the unit) 12/2 w/Ground

Food Freezer (On separate circuit) 12/2 w/Ground

Electric Dryer (Up to 30 amps) 10/3 w/Ground

Other Major Appliances 10/3 w/Ground

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What Type and Gauge of Wire Should I Use?

Type UF-B (Outdoor Applications)

Application Gauge/Conductor

Swimming Pool Filters and Pumps 12/2 w/Ground

Outdoor Post Lights 14/2 w/Ground

Patio Spot Lights 12/2 w/Ground

Dusk to Dawn Lights 12/2 w/Ground

Patio-Pool Water Proof Receptacles 12/2 w/Ground

Switches and Grid Receptacles 12/2 w/Ground

Size and Amp Ratings

NM, TW and UF Wire SER Cable

14 AWG - 15 AMPS 8 AWG - 50 AMPS

12 AWG - 20 AMPS 6 AWG - 65 AMPS

10 AWG - 30 AMPS 4 AWG - 100 AMPS

8 AWG - 40 AMPS 2 AWG - 125 AMPS

6 AWG - 55 AMPS 1 AWG - 150 AMPS

All wire must be fused according to amp. Rating ampacities are based on
NEC® Table 310-16.

WARNING! Installation of electrical wire can be hazardous, if done

improperly, can result in personal injury or property damage. For safe
wiring practices, consult the National Electrical Code® and your local
building inspector.

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What Type of Wire Do I Need?
Type Construction
Non-Metallic • Smooth plastic jacket
Sheathed Cable • THHN insulated
conductors
• 2 or 3 conductors with
or without ground
Underground Feeder • Plastic jacket and plastic
Cable insulation
• 2 or 3 conductors with
or without ground
Service Entrance Cable • For neutral (third wire)
twist bare strands that are
wrapped around insulated
conductors
• Available with either
copper or aluminum
conductors
XLP-USE Underground • Flame and moisture
Service Cable resistant
• Available with either
copper or aluminum
conductors
Triplexed Secondary • Polyethylene covered
UD Cable aluminum phase
conductors
90°C Small Diameter • Nylon jacket over PVC
Building Wire insulation
• Type-2 8 AWG and larger
Bare Copper Wire • Soft drawn annealed
copper
• Solid and stranded
• Large range of sizes
Submersible • Pump-Cable Twisted
Pump-Cable Twisted • Fully annealed solid copper
• Moisture resistant
conductors
• Twisted assembly
• UL listed, type THW
conductors
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Applications
For general wiring of homes, farm
buildings, stores and shops. It is flame
and moisture resistant, but should not
be used in wet locations.
Direct burial in the earth as feeder or
branch circuit cable. Indoor or outdoor
wiring, where subject to damp or corrosive
conditions. Inside hollow brick, tile or
masonry walls. Barns when acids, fungus,
alkalis or moisture are present.
May be used without conduit from pole
to building and down the side of building
where not subject to mechanical injury.
Use as service entrance cable.
Suitable for direct burial in the earth as
a service entrance cable, feeder or
branch circuit cable at 75°C service. Can
also be used in conduit or duct, in wet
or dry locations.
Used for secondary distribution and
underground service at 600 Volts or less.
600 Volts building wire, suitable for new
work and in re-wiring of existing raceways.
Use in conduit, duct or EMT. THHN rated
75°C in wet location, 90°C. THWN-2
rated 90°C wet/dry locations. See code
ampacity for size.
For grounding services.
Used within well casing for wiring
submersible pump units. Temperature
range -20°C to 75°C. Voltage rating 600
Volts.