Romex brand 14/2 and Ginsu utility blades.

[Dsg319]

Congratulations on your brand new double wide. When are you moving in?

Trying to this month! And thank you

 

[hbiss]

I think that for southwire that has been established. I have used republic and cerowire 14 2 and those don't seem any different but the southwire has changed. Southwire seemed to be thinner than those 2 brands no I'd say no difference but there they also are about the same for how slick they are now but before it was noticeable that southwire was more slippery.

I don't think the OP has said what specific brand he is talking about, only Romex which is a generic term. The OP indicates that for whatever brand Romex he has, the jacket is thicker- not thinner.

-Hal

 

[865resi]

I don't think the OP has said what specific brand he is talking about, only Romex which is a generic term. The OP indicates that for whatever brand Romex he has, the jacket is thicker- not thinner.

-Hal

I am talking about Southwire brand 14/2. I have noticed a difference in Southwire 12/2 or 14/3.

 

[Fred B]

I don't think the OP has said what specific brand he is talking about, only Romex which is a generic term. The OP indicates that for whatever brand Romex he has, the jacket is thicker- not thinner.

-Hal

Actually Romex was a brand name of NM cable originally mfg in Rome, NY at Rome Cable. Just like Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue.

Origin of Romex Brand Wire​

The Romex name comes from Rome Cable Corp. of Rome, New York, which originally produced the cable. The company was an industry leader until it filed for bankruptcy in 2003 and its factory was largely demolished in 2010. Rome Cable Corp. was also a major source of aluminum wire produced by its parent company Alcoa. Aluminum wire is inferior to copper wire and its presence is considered to be dangerous in your home. In 1964, Alcoa was court-ordered to divest itself of Rome Cable Corp.


While the prefix of Romex certainly applies to the company that produced it, the origin of the suffix (-x) is not clear. It may mean that the wire at the time was experimental or it may have simply been a convenient method of creating a brand name.
Full article:

Romex Brand and NM Electrical Cable: Buying Guide

Romex and other brands of NM (non-metallic) cable have a vinyl outer sheathing. Learn about the merits of NM cable and how to choose the right type.

www.thespruce.com

 

[Little Bill]

Actually Romex was a brand name of NM cable originally mfg in Rome, NY at Rome Cable. Just like Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue.

Origin of Romex Brand Wire​

The Romex name comes from Rome Cable Corp. of Rome, New York, which originally produced the cable. The company was an industry leader until it filed for bankruptcy in 2003 and its factory was largely demolished in 2010. Rome Cable Corp. was also a major source of aluminum wire produced by its parent company Alcoa. Aluminum wire is inferior to copper wire and its presence is considered to be dangerous in your home. In 1964, Alcoa was court-ordered to divest itself of Rome Cable Corp.


While the prefix of Romex certainly applies to the company that produced it, the origin of the suffix (-x) is not clear. It may mean that the wire at the time was experimental or it may have simply been a convenient method of creating a brand name.
Full article:

Romex Brand and NM Electrical Cable: Buying Guide

Romex and other brands of NM (non-metallic) cable have a vinyl outer sheathing. Learn about the merits of NM cable and how to choose the right type.

www.thespruce.com

Southwire owns the Romex brand now.

 

[MasonF]

We get southwire simpull in 1000’ rolls. Lately the 14-2 seems to leave more of a white almost slimy residue on your hands/gloves than usual.

 

[curt swartz]

The original Rome Cable became part of General Cable in 1927. At this time General Cable become the owner of the trademark Romex until they sold their building wire division to Southwire in 2001.

 

[letgomywago]

I am talking about Southwire brand 14/2. I have noticed a difference in Southwire 12/2 or 14/3.

I haven't noticed much difference in the 12 2 and 14 3 but now you mention it the roll I had of 12 2 a couple weeks ago had that residue but I got 3 rolls this week that don't. I have noticed some variance in the packaging plastic the last year not on the 14 3 but definitely on 14 2 idk if there's some issues with what's available. Does southwire rebrand when they can't supply themselves. I mentioned I get republic 14 2 sometimes and they have that residue it's annoying but for 25 bucks off a 250ft roll I'll deal with it.

 

[4x4dually]

Who uses a knife?

Not I. However, I don't do electrician work for a living anymore either, but when I do wire, I still use the one I got back in 1992.

 

[letgomywago]

Ok more to add I have 2 rolls of southwire 12 2 infront of me
Both from the supply house same day
One from Nov 2021
One from March 2022
Old one is darker and smooth and shiny
Newer one is whiter has the powdery feel and doesn't strip as well