Can you locate the 122 in white for cleaning out the old electrician shed?
Asked by David White 
1 month ago
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Haha, I was asked to help clean out an old electrician’s shed and guess what? You can still find 12/2 in white!
You can totally use that for a quick in and out, and if the inspector questions it, just explain that it’s already been there – just check the date! 😂.
And fragile to give it an authentic touch
Make sure to double check if the insulated wires are rated at 90°.
If you’re attempting to present it as current or previous work, that’s the main focus of many comments
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It stings to hear you say that, but it’s not surprising coming from you. I hope you feel better for telling me.
The ‘B’ in the product description indicates that the wires are rated for 90 degrees. It would only be ‘NM’ if it was rated for 60. Now, about all this talk regarding manufacturing dates; According to your own logic, you’re suggesting that these cables will fail if installed after 50 years. That doesn’t seem very logical, does it?
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Alright socialist
A local electrical wholesale house came through for me during the material shortage and found a 1000’ roll of white 12/2 wire in their warehouse. Surprisingly, it was from 2001 but it worked perfectly fine and the inspector didn’t bat an eye! 😂
Mentioned how we bought 14/3 uf from 1984. The inspector gave it the green light in 2020! 😅 🤣
Robbie raw didn’t inspect it thoroughly! 🤣 It was probably the THW insulation on the conductors. I’ve removed a lot of old THW from conduits that was at least 50 years old and it looked brand new.
Just casually said, “it is what it is” 😅
Reat offer. It’s fresh material, not pre-owned. Ready to go anywhere.
Some landlords are willing to pay a lot for that kind of wiring so they can update their property without getting permits and doing the work up to code
Look for the white circular 12-3 😄
I have a ton of that.
Mentioned how that type of wiring is much easier to pull compared to the newer flat ones
Vintage humor
I was doing my residential apprenticeship when they switched it to yellow. It was white in my first year.
Reat for both new and existing projects.
In a couple more years, they’ll require you to phase tape it.
I really hope they start cracking down on those Chinese non-stick tapes. And those tapes that only stick for a month.
It’s tough to come across the latest colors in southern Oregon. We have to order them in if we need them.
I’m not sure if is up in North Coast Medford or on Platt, do you know?
Just remember, as long as you have a supply of it, you can use it.
And it’s probably around the size of #10 today.
En Z came along and decided to add some color to it since it used to be all white.
Can someone point out where the NEC mentions jacket color designation? I’ll wait…
I think the electrical code varies by state. In Washington, I think it’s in the RCW or WAC. These rules are more important than the NEC. Inspectors need to see the jacket color code to make sure the right wire size is going to each piece of equipment.
Is that a Canadian thing, Josh? I recall volunteering at a camp in the late 90s and the wires were color coded.
I have a few!
I really like the Cerrowire blue 14/3. I have only come across it in the southern states, not in the North yet.
I’ve got a lot of 12/2 in blue … I believe the emphasis on color is exaggerated
Inspector won’t approve if the wire’s date is too old. If they come across any 12g wire without a yellow jacket, it raises a red flag for them. All new installations should now use the new color-coded NM jacket. 14g is white, 12g is yellow, 10g is orange, 8g and 6g in copper have a black jacket, and 8g and larger in aluminum have a grey jacket. These colors make it easier for the Inspector to identify what has been pulled and where it leads to.
I remember hearing a while back that they won’t pass inspection if the wire is newly installed and over a certain age. A white 12/2 wire would definitely stand out.
Will soon change colors, with some turning purple and others pink.
‘s 12-3 is already purple.
Mentioned that he has seen some areas, but not all, and has not yet seen it in Illinois.
Shared the NEC article.
It’s not in the NEC. It’s a rule in the RCW or WAC.
Creates all the colors of the rainbow.
Did you seriously come up with this out of thin air, ?
I’ve had some great chats with the inspectors in Washington state. It’s surprising how important communication between electricians and inspectors is for getting jobs approved. You really get to know what each inspector is looking for.
I would really like to check out the correction notice, .
It’s not necessary to leave a correction notice if they spot the correct jacket colors being used in the right areas where specific equipment will be installed.
Haha, , you’re right! Electricity doesn’t care what color the wire is. Quit while you’re ahead! 12 is now purple.
What in the world is that?
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That wire is valuable to contractors..js
Inspectors sometimes miss things, but many homes still have it and are perfectly fine! 😄
They sell this product in many different locations
That’s something that’s hard to come by nowadays.
In 2021, I purchased an old-looking 250′ roll of 14-3 wire for $35 when it was on sale at a hardware store. When I got home, I realized it was 14-3 wire WITHOUT a ground. I still have most of it and plan to use some of it for smoke detectors in my house.