Questions and Answers for Cerrowire 50 ft. 14/2 White Solid CerroMax SLiPWire Copper NM-B Wire

A:  You can use 14-gauge and 12-gauge in the same circuit, however the capabilities of the circuit will be capped and limited to the smallest gauge. While both are rated to 600 volt, the 14-gauge is limited to only 15 Amps. Assuming the14-gauge would be added to the existing 12-gauge circuit (connected to a 20 Amp breaker), then using 14-gauge would not be acceptable.

A:  you are all wrong, the conductors on this 14/2 cable are rated for 600 volts. So typo or not yes this cable is capable of handling 220 watts of power at 120 or 220 volts watts=VA (voltsamps) P=watts V=volts I=Amps 220watts/220 volts= 1 amp p/v=a 220/120=1.83 amps ampacity of 14AWG THHN is 15 amps. so the answer is yes....nananaboo

A:  This is meant for lights and 15A circuits. You need a 12 Ga wire at least for 220v applications

A:  Technically, the answer is yes. If however, the question is actually whether or not it will work for 220v (volts, not watts), then the answer is no.

A:  Hi Jay, A point of clarification to my earlier response. In a 220/240v circuit utilizing 12/2 or 10/2 NM-B type wiring, both the black and white wires are 'energized' and carry 'hot' electric from the service panel. In a 220v/240v circuit utilizing 12/3 or 10/3 NM-B type wiring, both the black and red wires are 'energized' and carry 'hot' electric from the service panel. Please consult a licensed electrician as necessary or required. Installation of new circuits usually requires that a permit be applied for and an inspection completed.

A:  Hi Jay, I believe you mean 220v or 240v, not 220w (v is for volt, w is for watt). The answer is no, you absolutely do not want to use this wire for a 220v circuit. It cannot reliably hold the amperage and highly increases the likelihood of an electrical fire. It is also against electrical code to use it for a 220v/240v circuit. The minimum wire size you can consider is 12 gauge, so you would be looking at getting at a minimum - 12/3 NM-B wire in your case. Here are some rules of thumb so to speak: Use 14-gauge wire for 15 amp circuits (receptacles, lights), 12-gauge wire for 20 amp circuits (dedicated kitchen, basement, garage circuits, baseboard heaters), 10-gauge for 30 amps (water heater, clothes dryers), 8-gauge for 40 amps (some HVAC equip, electric ranges), and 6-gauge for 50 amps (HVAC, furnaces, electric stoves/ranges). In a 220/240v circuit, both the black and white wires are 'energized' and carry 'hot' electric from the service panel. Please consult a licensed electrician as necessary or required.

A:  No, unless it is for single phase 110/120 volt maximum 20 amp applications.

A:  Most likely not. This wire is generally rated for 15 amps, and your stove is either 220volts at 30-60 amps which requires a different size and number of wires, or is 110volts in the 30-60 amp range. There should be a label on the stove indicating the amperage.

A:  No this is 14 awg wire, current should not exceed 12 AMPs

A:  Most electric ranges require a 240v outlet and larger wire; this 14 gauge wire is not suitable. I would hire an electrician.

A:  No, you need 12 awg or 10 awg.

A:  Outdoor or wet locations. It's to snake thru conduit and can even be buried, but it can't be left out where peop or animals might mess with it.

A:  Wiring standard electrical outlets and switches.

A:  This is for wiring outlets, lights, appliances, etc to a 15 amp outlet or within a 15 amp circuit. You need splicing pliers and skills to use this wire. Hire an electrician if you are unsure.

A:  I ordered this and had my electrician use this to install after the fact recessed can lighting in an existing room that had no overhead lights. Worked perfectly for the job requirement. Great price and highly recommended.

A:  This wire is used to conduct electricity from one point to another.

A:  Indoor use on a circuit not to exceed 15 amp.

A:  This product is used to conduct electricity. Some folks also use it to tie down ladders on their ladder rack.

A:  It was utilized as an alternate path of power for receptacle outlet.

A:  Probably no reason maybe the gauge of copper is a tiny bit smaller

A:  Are you sure you weren't mistakenly looking at the 14/3 instead of the 14/2 when comparing?

A:  Buy the south wire if available same stuff might not be in stock ?

A:  I purchase my roll at Home Depot for less than the Southwire. You may want to consider changing suppliers.

A:  This wire could be used for speaker wire though is rather unconventional for that purpose. Speaker wire is typically a stranded wire and is highly flexible compared to this wire. Good speaker wire is made in such a way to enable it to be hidden much easier than wire made for higher voltages such as lighting. Personally this would not be my choice for wiring speakers.

A:  This is not speaker wire, it's solid, speaker wire is stranded.

A:  Please consult your local electrician to see what meets all your local codes.

A:  15 amp devices

A:  The outlets and switches would be rated for 15 amp operational capacity. To meet current building codes, the outlets would need to be 'tamper resistant'. Regarding the switches, make sure you review the documentation for the switches you are considering. Some newer switches require you to use 14/3 NM-B wire instead of the traditional 14/2 NM-B. Your local building codes may also call for 14/3 instead of 14/2. I miss the good ole' days before the monetization of the electrical code book scams.

A:  15 amp max rated outlets and 15 amp max rated switches. 14 gauge wire is rated for 15 amps max.

A:  14 gauge wire is typically used for lighting only. This wire is completely suitable for any and all fixtures and switches in common dwellings for the purpose of providing light to most areas. There are a few other applications where 14 gauge is acceptable but they are limited and scrutinized within your local building codes. A common rule is 14 gauge for lighting that operates at up to 120 volts from a 15 amp circuit breaker. Wall outlets commonly use 12 gauge wire at up to 120 volts from typically a 20 amp circuit breaker. Also unusual would be to mix 12 and 14 gauge wire between wall outlets and lighting fixtures from a common breaker. There may be some exceptions to these guidelines and only in certain areas so it may be best to consult your local building department for specific rules.Knowing these specific rules in your locality can be helpful in the event you require an inspection or have a future insurance claim.