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    The most common type of cable used in houses is NMD 90 cable, which contains plastic insulation over multiple conductors including a ground wire. Wire sizing follows the American Wire Gauge standard, where smaller numbers indicate larger wire sizes. Common wire sizes are #14, #12, and #10, which can handle 15, 20, and 30 amps respectively. The most frequent uses of cable are 2-conductor #14 for lights and outlets, 3-conductor #14 for switches, and 2-conductor #12 for kitchen outlets.

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    The most common type of cable used in houses is NMD 90 cable, which contains plastic insulation over multiple conductors including a ground wire. Wire sizing follows the American Wire Gauge standard, where smaller numbers indicate larger wire sizes. Common wire sizes are #14, #12, and #10, which can handle 15, 20, and 30 amps respectively. The most frequent uses of cable are 2-conductor #14 for lights and outlets, 3-conductor #14 for switches, and 2-conductor #12 for kitchen outlets.

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    The most common type of cable used in houses is NMD 90 cable, which contains plastic insulation over multiple conductors including a ground wire. Wire sizing follows the American Wire Gauge standard, where smaller numbers indicate larger wire sizes. Common wire sizes are #14, #12, and #10, which can handle 15, 20, and 30 amps respectively. The most frequent uses of cable are 2-conductor #14 for lights and outlets, 3-conductor #14 for switches, and 2-conductor #12 for kitchen outlets.

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    CABLE & WIRE

    The most common type of cable used in houses is technically known as NMD 90 (NonMetallic Dry service cable rated at maximum of 90 degrees Celsius). It is usually a
    plastic white covered cable. This cable comes with two or more conductors and includes
    a ground wire (bare wire). It is commonly known as "Lumex" (or Romex for our
    American friends). T cable is the most commonly used. When I say two conductor
    Lumex, I really mean one black wire, one white wire and one ground wire. The ground
    wire is never included in the cable count. In a three conductor Lumex cable you would
    find one black, one red, one white and a ground wire.
    How is Wire Sized?
    In Canada and the United States there is a standard by which we measure wire. This
    standard is the A.W.G. (American Wire Gauge). The most common size of wire that you
    will be dealing with is a #14. Wire sizes start at higher numbers such as #24 (small wire)
    and as the number decreases in value the wire increases in size. The largest wire you will
    likely need is a #3 gauge. This would be for your incoming service.
    Here is a chart showing wire/amperage/breaker sizes:
    Wire Size

    Rating
    (Amperage)

    Breaker Size
    (Amps)

    #14

    15 A.

    15 A.

    #12

    20 A.

    20 A.

    #10

    30 A.

    30 A.

    #8

    45 A.

    40 A.

    #6

    65 A.

    60 A.

    #3

    105 A.

    100 A.

    *All sizes are a maximum value and in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
    Most Commonly Used Cables and Their Uses:
    2-conductor #14:

    plugs, switches, lights (70% of your house wiring).

    3-conductor #14:

    3-way switches, split receptacles, etc.

    2-conductor #12:

    selected heaters, air compressors, etc. (anything that uses a maximum of 20 amps)
    kitchen receptacles circuits (as per the new provisions in the Canadian Electrical
    Code)

    3-conductor #10:

    any device that requires a maximum of 30 amps. Most common application


    would be your electric dryer.

    3-conductor #8:

    maximum of 40 amps. Most common application would be your electric range.

    Note: Some electrical jurisdictions require a minimum wire size of #12 A.W.G. and do
    not allow the use of #14. Check with your local electrical authority to determine if this
    applies to your area.
    Types of Wire
    Wire can be either solid of stranded. Most wiring you do in your home will be with solid
    wire. Solid wire is easier to work with and takes less time to install. You will find
    stranded wire in extension cords and any wire gage over a #10.

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