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If you’re tackling a residential wiring project or trying to choose the right cable, you may have come across the terms NM<\/strong> and NM-B<\/strong>. Though they look similar, there’s an important difference between these two types of cables \u2014 especially in terms of temperature rating and code compliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What Is the Difference Between NM and NM-B Wire

What Is the Difference Between NM and NM-B Wire<\/p><\/div>\\n<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll break down what NM and NM-B mean, how they differ, and which one you should use.<\/p>\n

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What Is NM Cable?<\/h2>\n

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NM<\/strong> stands for Non-Metallic<\/strong> cable, also commonly called Romex\u00ae<\/strong> (a brand name). It is a type of electrical cable used for interior residential wiring. NM cables typically contain:<\/p>\n

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