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  2. Thermoplastic-sheathed cable - Wikipedia

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    NM was first listed and described in the NEC in 1926, but it was invented a few years earlier by the Rome Wire Company in 1922 in Rome, New York, and marketed under the trade name "Romex". [2] Today, the name "Romex" is a trademarked brand of the Southwire Company. [3]

  3. Electrical wiring - Wikipedia

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    In facilities that handle flammable gases or liquids, special rules may govern the installation and wiring of electrical equipment in hazardous areas. Wires and cables are rated by the circuit voltage, temperature rating and environmental conditions (moisture, sunlight, oil, chemicals) in which they can be used.

  4. Aluminum building wiring - Wikipedia

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    However, the manufacturer's instructions for the Ideal no. 65 Twister [19] only recommends pre-twisting the wires, and does not state it is required. Also, the instructions do not mention physically abrading the wires as recommended by the CPSC, although the manufacturer current literature states the pre-filled "compound cuts aluminum oxide".

  5. Romex cable - Wikipedia

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  6. Romex system - Wikipedia

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    The Romex system is a contract bridge bidding system designed by Mexican bridge expert George Rosenkranz. [1] Key features of Romex are the multiple meanings attributed to certain bids, such as the dynamic one notrump and the Mexican two diamonds.

  7. List of generic and genericized trademarks - Wikipedia

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    Romex Non-metallic sheathed cable, Thermoplastic-sheathed cable Southwire (company). [193] Commonly used name by consumers in the U.S., but the name is still a trademark. [citation needed] Roomba: Robotic vacuum cleaner: iRobot Corporation: Commonly used to refer to robotic vacuum cleaners, regardless of brand. [citation needed] Rugby Rubber cement

  8. Talk:Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia

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    Lead is widely used as a stabilizer for the PVC insulation around romex, extension cords, Christmas lights and other electrical conductors. It is not well bound to the polymer and hence can be released in dust over time. Lead is also used as a stabilizer in other PVC applications - Tom Lent 17:00, 21 September 2006 (UTC) (guess i should post ...

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