Color Code 12/2 wire help

08-05-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help I have this wire: , but the only difference is, mine is a light blue, but it is still 12/2 600 volts. What is the difference?

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08-05-2011, 08:17 PM	#2
a7ecorsair I=E/R     Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,052	Color Code 12/2 wire help Does your wire say it is NM-B? It will be printed on the sheathing and the package.

08-05-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by a7ecorsair Does your wire say it is NM-B? It will be printed on the sheathing and the package. It sure does

08-05-2011, 08:20 PM	#4
a7ecorsair I=E/R     Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,052	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by joshua_r_86055 It sure does Then the wire in the picture is yellow and your wire is blue.

08-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#5
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by a7ecorsair Then the wire in the picture is yellow and your wire is blue. yes, seems to have the same ratings, etc, as the yellow wire, just wondering, if the color had anything to do with the code?

08-05-2011, 09:38 PM	#6
kbsparky Electrical Contractor     Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delmarva Posts: 3,131	Color Code 12/2 wire help The Code does not mandate any color scheme for the outer jackets of type NM cables. __________________ -KB Life is uncertain -- eat dessert first!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by kbsparky The Code does not mandate any color scheme for the outer jackets of type NM cables. that's all I need to know, must be why I couldn't find it, lol. Thanks a lot

08-06-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
J. V. Member     Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,316	Color Code 12/2 wire help Are you in the US?

08-06-2011, 02:03 PM	#9
zpm yeah, right   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 142	Color Code 12/2 wire help I bought some light blue 12/2 wire in the 90's. __________________ Honey, does this tool belt make me look FAT?

08-06-2011, 02:20 PM	#10
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by zpm I bought some light blue 12/2 wire in the 90's. it does seem slightly faded in spots, so that could be the time period it is from

08-06-2011, 02:21 PM	#11
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by J. V. Are you in the US? yes I am

08-08-2011, 05:37 PM	#12
MitNotrof Member   Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 49	Color Code 12/2 wire help I was told in canada the blue cable is generally used for AFCI bedroom circuits but its not code or anything..just a way to try and get you to buy more wire :P

08-08-2011, 06:11 PM	#13
joshua_r_86055 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	Color Code 12/2 wire help Quote: Originally Posted by MitNotrof I was told in canada the blue cable is generally used for AFCI bedroom circuits but its not code or anything..just a way to try and get you to buy more wire :P lolll, well i'm not falling for it