Using Romex for 24 volts d.c.

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I don't believe that romex is rated for d.c.

However the led low voltage distributor is telling me to run romex from the 24 volt d.c. side of the power supply to the point that the led ribbon light is going to be installed. I don't really have a problem with it but was wondering how many others do this instead specifically buying a cable that is rated for d.c.
 
CONDUIT said:
I don't believe that romex is rated for d.c.

However the led low voltage distributor is telling me to run romex from the 24 volt d.c. side of the power supply to the point that the led ribbon light is going to be installed. I don't really have a problem with it but was wondering how many others do this instead specifically buying a cable that is rated for d.c.
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I have never heard of a wire rated specifically for AC or DC.

NM is used to run DC circuits without an issue.
 
CONDUIT said:
I don't believe that romex is rated for d.c.

However the led low voltage distributor is telling me to run romex from the 24 volt d.c. side of the power supply to the point that the led ribbon light is going to be installed. I don't really have a problem with it but was wondering how many others do this instead specifically buying a cable that is rated for d.c.
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Conductors are voltage rated. AC/DC.
 
Where I previously worked. For lets say over cabinet strip or tap, we put the driver on top of the cabinet then ran 12-2 to the connection. Often a jumper to the other side of a sink to the cabinet, but from what I'm hearing they have to have the nm in a box with so type cord going to the driver then a 2 wire cable from the driver and crimp spliced at the LED.. Inspector doesn't want exposed nm.
 
I didnt ask but i am reading it,, I also remember that if you have above cab lights the nm had to end in a box, with a 1/2 in ko and flex to the light...
often its faster to change the method than to change the inspector.
 
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