Romex Cable Connector

Normally the cables carry 10 12 or 14 gauge conducting wires for individual house circuits.

Romex cable connector.

Combination clamp connector 5 pack is the 3 8 in. Nonmetallic or nm cable commonly known by the brand name romex must be secured to electrical boxes at the point where the cable enters the box. The reversible locknut cuts through protective coatings on boxes and enclosures to. This code requirement is an important safety feature that protects the wiring connections inside the box in case the cable is pulled.

An insert clamps the cable in place and provides more strain relief than standard snap in cord grips for building cable. I am just going to cover a few basics for choosing the proper romex cable for use on circuits that i discuss on this website. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number. Turn to the 3 8 in.

100 pack non metallic romex connector 1 2 inch single cable 14 2 10 3 5 0 out of 5 stars 3 morris products 21762 non metallic cable connector lock wedge style 1 2 size pack of 50. For example a 3 conductor romex cable has 3 separate wires. Romex is a trade name for electrical conductor wiring that s commonly used as residential branch wiring. It s often used for lighting and outlet circuits.

Metal clad cable is heavily used in commercial work for running through concrete or other commercial environments. This connector meets ul and csa requirements. Southwire announces acquisition of construction electrical products. Use to connect building cable for dry locations also known as romex type nm b cable to enclosures and outlet boxes by pushing these grips into a knockout.

Nm cable is simply a bundle of individual conducting wires wrapped in a plastic vinyl outer sheathing. House wiring cable known as romex cable comes in a variety of sizes and combination s. Supporting the company s growth strategy and building toward its goal to remain generationally sustainable for the next 100 years and beyond southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of construction electrical products cep of livermore ca. Used in heating and a c systems.

Nm cable also commonly known by the common trade name romex is the most common form of electrical wire. Combination clamp connector 5 pack is designed to connect non metallic sheathed cable flexible metal conduit metal clad cable and armored cable to a steel outlet box or other metal enclosure. A reversible locknut cuts through protective coatings on boxes and enclosures to preserve grounding.