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    This document provides information on wire types, gauges, and applications. It includes charts detailing the appropriate wire for various indoor and outdoor electrical applications like lighting, outlets, appliances, and more. Gauges range from 14 to 6 AWG with grounding recommended. Wire types include NM-B for indoor use and UF-B for outdoor, with construction and application details provided.

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    This document provides information on wire types, gauges, and applications. It includes charts detailing the appropriate wire for various indoor and outdoor electrical applications like lighting, outlets, appliances, and more. Gauges range from 14 to 6 AWG with grounding recommended. Wire types include NM-B for indoor use and UF-B for outdoor, with construction and application details provided.

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    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

    Cerro Wire L L C • www.cerrowire.com


    1099 Thompson Road, SE • Hartselle, AL 35640 • Phone 256.773.2522 • Fax 256.773.5849
    APPLICATION CHARTS

    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.

    Cerro Wire L L C • www.cerrowire.com


    1099 Thompson Road, SE • Hartselle, AL 35640 • Phone 256.773.2522 • Fax 256.773.5849
    APPLICATION CHARTS

    What Type of Wire Do I Need?

    Type Construction Applications

    Non-Metallic • Smooth plastic jacket For general wiring of homes, farm


    Sheathed Cable • THHN insulated buildings, stores and shops. It is flame
    conductors and moisture resistant, but should not
    • 2 or 3 conductors with be used in wet locations.
    or without ground

    Underground Feeder • Plastic jacket and plastic Direct burial in the earth as feeder or
    Cable insulation branch circuit cable. Indoor or outdoor
    • 2 or 3 conductors with wiring, where subject to damp or corrosive
    or without ground conditions. Inside hollow brick, tile or
    masonry walls. Barns when acids, fungus,
    alkalis or moisture are present.

    Service Entrance Cable • For neutral (third wire) May be used without conduit from pole
    twist bare strands that are to building and down the side of building
    wrapped around insulated where not subject to mechanical injury.
    conductors Use as service entrance cable.
    • Available with either
    copper or aluminum
    conductors

    XLP-USE Underground • Flame and moisture Suitable for direct burial in the earth as
    Service Cable resistant a service entrance cable, feeder or
    • Available with either branch circuit cable at 75°C service. Can
    copper or aluminum also be used in conduit or duct, in wet
    conductors or dry locations.

    Triplexed Secondary • Polyethylene covered Used for secondary distribution and


    UD Cable aluminum phase underground service at 600 Volts or less.
    conductors

    90°C Small Diameter • Nylon jacket over PVC 600 Volts building wire, suitable for new
    Building Wire insulation work and in re-wiring of existing raceways.
    • Type-2 8 AWG and larger 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.

    Bare Copper Wire • Soft drawn annealed For grounding services.


    copper
    • Solid and stranded
    • Large range of sizes

    Submersible • Pump-Cable Twisted Used within well casing for wiring


    Pump-Cable Twisted • Fully annealed solid copper submersible pump units. Temperature
    • Moisture resistant range -20°C to 75°C. Voltage rating 600
    conductors Volts.
    • Twisted assembly
    • UL listed, type THW
    conductors

    Cerro Wire L L C • www.cerrowire.com


    1099 Thompson Road, SE • Hartselle, AL 35640 • Phone 256.773.2522 • Fax 256.773.5849

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