| Romex does come in a few different colors but each | | | | minimum run and choose the color then. Many people |
| color has a specific meaning. So you can't pick the | | | | try to get Romex in different colors and it usually |
| color you want but if you choose the right cable you | | | | doesn't work out for them. |
| might be able to get it in the color you need. | | | | If the color of the cable is crucial you might be able to |
| Romex 14/2 and 14/3 comes in a white jacket | | | | find a different type of cable that offers the colors |
| because it's 14 awg wires in the cable. All of the 14 | | | | you need. Romex wire is made cheap because it's an |
| awg Romex comes with a white jacket which makes | | | | indoor cable with a simple PVC jacket that doesn't |
| it easy for an electrical contractor to tell the difference | | | | need any outdoor attention. UFB cable is the type |
| between that and another awg size. | | | | that's used outdoors because it has a weather |
| Romex 12/2 and 12/3 come in a yellow jacket | | | | protective jacket. |
| because they're both 12 awg wires. It works the same | | | | Romex is actually a brand name created by South |
| as the 14 awg cables. The 10 awg Romex all come in | | | | Wire so they're the only manufacturer that makes this |
| an orange jacket. All of these cables come with a | | | | type of cable. Other manufacturers try to duplicate it |
| bare copper ground wire as well. | | | | but have a hard time making it the same way as |
| Any bigger awg sizes of these cables come with a | | | | South Wire. They own the name and basically own |
| black jacket. Romex 6/3 and 8/3 are two examples | | | | the industry because they make millions of feet |
| of larger sizes that only come in black color. You can't | | | | everyday. |
| get any other colors unless you order enough for a | | | | |