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LarryFine

Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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Henrico County, VA
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360Youth said:
I have had inspectors want to know the size of a particular romex and "disapprove" of not being able to readily identify the size. This was back in the pre-color-coded sheathing days.
I have had trouble identifying the size of cables even when the sheath was still intact. Whether embossed or printed, some cables are really tough to read.

The worst is #6 and #8 NM, when the printing on the sheath is partly worn. It's hard enough to read the difference between a 6 and an 8 when it's new.

Fortunately, I can usually tell the difference between 6 and 8 by looking at the copper. If they added color-coding to larger sizes, I'd be a happy camper. :smile:
 

steelersman

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Lake Ridge, VA
TOOL_5150 said:
SO does that make the #8 bare copper wire I use to go from panel to rod not allowed either? There are no markings on it. since it is allowed, what if I used the bare #8 out of some 2/3 romex as a bonding jumper?

~Matt
shouldn't that be a #6 at the minimum?
 
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