Questions and Answers for Cerrowire 50 ft. 6/3 Black Stranded CerroMax SLiPWire Copper NM-B Wire

A:  No, NM cable is restricted to indoor (use onlyYou need to use cable rated for outdoor (wet) locations like Home Depot model# 14782722 which is a jacketed UF-B cable or you can use individual THWN wires (less expensive and much easier to pull thru conduit). Note individual wires must be routed thru conduit, while UF-B cable does not as long as it is not exposed (routed behind drywall or other suitable wall coverings). As I am not a licensed electrician, you should consult either a qualified electrician or the 2017 National Electrical Code available from most public libraries.

A:  According to the ampacity charts on Cerrowire's website, this wire is good for 55A. An online voltage-drop calculator I found says at that current, you'll lose around 1.5V in 25ft. So electrically speaking, this wire is a good match for your application. NM-B is an INDOOR wire jacket, so it won't withstand much UV or moisture exposure. And you definitely CANNOT bury it. So if the path that you'll be running this wire is sheltered and above ground, I think you'll be good. Disclaimer: I'm an electrical engineer, but I'm not an electrician. I don't even play on on TV.

A:  Please contact a local electrician to make sure this meets all local codes.

A:  Yes, you can use this wire for that voltage and amperage, but need to consult with a licensed local electrician to insure this meets all codes in your area.

A:  Yes, as 6 AWG, 3 conductor plus ground is generally rated for 50A, 240VAC. if you only need 30A, you can generally use 10AWG wire which is less expensive. 3 conductor provides; 2 hot wires (red and black or two blacks) 1 neutral wire 1 bare copper ground Note NM wire is only good for interior (dry, indoor loacation).

A:  According to Cerro's website, 6AWG NM-B is good to 55 Amps: https://www.cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-charts/ So, yes.

A:  50 AWG cable is generally rated for 50A. For a 30A load you can usually use less expensive 30A cable. Three wire plus ground cable contains two hot ( black and red) wires, one white neutral and one bare ground wire. You can get by with two conductor plus ground if you load does not require 120VAC, but only 240VAC but be sure to wrap black or red electrical tape around the white wire at both connection points. Install a 30A, 240VAC, two pole (handles) circuit breaker COMPATABLE WITH YOUR PANEL in an open location in your breaker panel, noting 240VAC breakers generally require two slots. install a receptacle that matches the compressor plug rated for 240VAC, 30A (or higher but not lower). Note NM wire is not rated for outdoor or wet locations. It is good practice (and often required) to route the cable in conduit if it will be exposed like in an garage without drywall or other wall coverings. Disclaimer, I am not a licensed electrician, and as always you should consult a licensed electrician or the NEC (National Electric Code) and this type of work may require a permit, which is a good idea as a county inspector will have to sign off on your work, insuring it is done correctly and safely. Good luck!

A:  Yes you can go up to 50 -55 amps 230v no problem.

A:  Sure, 6-3 NM-B should be good for up to 50 amps @ 240v.

A:  The wiring requirements for your stove will be in the stove manufactures installation manual. Check there for the correct wire. If you don’t have a paper copy, one can be accessed one line.

A:  It probably is, but I used it to install a 40 amp electric car fast charger at my home so I am not sure.

A:  Yes. It should be paired with a 60 amp breaker.

A:  Yes. It is suitable for the four prong style range receptacle. You can use this for an electric stove requiring a 50 amp breaker. You should check your stove manufacturer's recommendation to verify what size you need. Many allow a 40 amp breaker and the less expensive 8/3 wire. Usually, if your stove is less than 12 KW at 240 V, you can use 8/3 and a 40 A breaker. The NEC allows this even though nameplate amperage is over 40 A, as the stove does not run full capacity continuously (really hardly ever). But it is OK to use the 6/3 even if only a 40 A breaker and 6/3 is required. You might choose to do this just in case you might install a stove larger than 12 KW in the future.

A:  Depends on length of run and amperage needed. Good for 50 amp breaker. Should work but may be overkill.

A:  Type NM cable is for indoor use only. An enclosed deck would probably not be considered indoor. Type UF cable is for outdoor use. There are other code requirements for installation. If you are not experienced in doing electrical work, there are books available that might be helpful.

A:  Yes but the wire needs to be protected from possible damage. It needs to be installed on the inside of a sheathed wall (sheetrock, siding) or you could use some type of material to box around the wire to protect it from mechanical damage, or run it inside 1" EMT. If installing it through an attic space run it so that the wire is also protected from damage.

A:  Yes. It has to be run in water tight conduit with water tight connectors.

A:  That’s how I’m using it. Code for spas is complex and individual spas sometimes have their own unique requirements - much more than just the wire sizing. I’ve got the 6/3 from the main panel, through the wall, into an exterior box where it transitions to wires in conduit. A lot of spas require an insulated ground but it seems generally fine if the interior portion is bare. If you’re going DIY, I’d consider throwing $100 at an electrician to at least come and advise on the plan. Or, if you know one, beer+dinner. Modern spas have a ton of electronics crammed into a bucket of water - with bonding, grounding, disconnects, and a lot of other considerations.

A:  Yes. It should be installed in conduit

A:  Please contact a local electrician to make sure this meets are the local codes.

A:  It would be very tight. you would probably be better off getting single wire. #6 black, white, red, and green. tape the ends together and fish through.

A:  No. 6-3 NM is too large to fit in a 1/2" conduit.

A:  I would use seperate conductors blk-wh-red-green in a 1" conduit why make life hard on yourself 1" works very well and soap the wire with any liquid soap easier to pull.....

A:  No, it will not fit. The outer diameter of 6/3 NMB is 0.675” so no it will not fit inside a ½” flexible steel conduit.

A:  It would be a tight squeeze. Even harder to fit if you have to navigate turns. I recommend at least 3/4 inside diameter

A:  The ground wire is 10ga. I’m not a certified electrician so I’m not sure about the conduit.

A:  The ground wire is a #10 AWG solid copper. You will need to check with your local electrician on the conduit to see what meets your local codes.

A:  All conductors are 6 guage including the ground. It depends on where the sub panel is from the main panel. If one is just running it through the attic from the main to the sub panel say into an attached garage then no.

A:  The ground conductor in the Cerrowire 6/3 NM-B is 10 AWG, solid. I’m a little reluctant to give electrical advice since I’m not a licensed electrician. Having said that: I did not use this wire for a sub-panel but to my knowledge (in my area) there’s no overall requirement to use conduit for a sub-panel. However, there may be other factors that could affect your need for conduit. I generally use conduit if the wire is accessible to normal foot traffic (e.g., routed on a wall). Or, if the wire may be subjected to fretting (e.g., routed through a block wall). If you do install a sub-panel, be sure to read-up NOT allowing the ground and neutral to be bonded at the sub-panel.

A:  Type NM cable, commonly called Romex (a trademark) does not have to be in a conduit. Note that NM cable is for indoor use only. I believe the ground is #8, but not certain. It does have to comply with the Electrical Code. Full disclosure: I am not an electrician!

A:  This is indoor use only, you can never use a Romax type wire in conduit as it is only for indoor use. All pipe leaks and the paper separators will get wet and short.

A:  It would not pass code. You need the type specifically for underground use. using 1" conduit would help protect it from damage.

A:  Please check with your local electrician to make sure it meets all local codes.

A:  Please check with your local electrician to make sure this meets all the local codes in your area.

A:  Yes, this wire is rated up to 60 amps.

A:  Yes, this wire go up to 60 amps.

A:  According to their website it's good to 55A, so yes: https://www.cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-charts/

A:  Yes it could, but be sure to protect the wire from any possible damage. It should be run inside the wall as per code.

A:  Please consult a local licensed electrician on this to make sure everything meets your local codes.

A:  3/4 non metallic is tight, but works.

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes, it can.