YDDECW 14/2 NM-B Wire with Ground - 10FT 14 Gauge Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable Pure Copper 14 AWG 2 Conductor Residential Indoor Wire for Outlets, Switches and Other Loads etc.

What I used it for

For small interior wiring tasks, I keep a few short lengths of NM-B on hand so I’m not cutting into a big coil for a quick fix. I put the YDDECW 14/2 NM-B cable to work on two recent jobs: extending a lighting circuit to add a pair of LED cans in a hallway and relocating a receptacle a few feet to clear a new built-in. The 10-foot length was just right for both—enough to make the runs with proper slack and service loops, without leaving an awkwardly short remainder to store.

What it is

This is a standard 14/2 NM-B cable with ground: two insulated 14 AWG solid copper conductors (black hot and white neutral) plus a bare copper equipment grounding conductor, all under a nonmetallic outer sheath. It’s rated 600 V and marked for 90°C insulation, which is typical for modern NM-B, and it’s intended for dry, indoor locations in walls, ceilings, and other protected spaces. It’s also RoHS compliant, a nice reassurance that the materials don’t include certain restricted substances.

Where it fits in a residential setup

• Circuit type: 14 AWG NM-B is for 15-amp branch circuits. That makes it a match for many lighting runs and some general-purpose receptacle circuits, depending on your local code and the room. It is not appropriate for 20-amp circuits, high-draw appliances, or subpanel feeders.
• Location: Dry, interior spaces only. If you’re running in conduit, it should still be a dry location; for long conduit runs I prefer individual THHN/THWN conductors for easier pulling and heat dissipation.
• Typical tasks: Adding or relocating switches and lights, short hops between adjacent boxes, tie-ins inside a single stud bay, and patch repairs.

Build and markings

The conductors are bare copper, not copper-clad aluminum, which matters for both performance and code compliance. The insulation on the individual conductors is clean and uniformly applied, and the sheath markings are clear: gauge, type (NM-B), and voltage/temperature ratings were easy to read. The ground is paper-wrapped inside the sheath, which keeps it from bonding to the insulation and makes separation cleaner when you open the cable.

The outer sheath feels appropriately robust for NM-B—stiff enough to protect the conductors but not excessively thick. I didn’t see any flat spots or twist along the length, which helps when you’re trying to keep boxes tidy.

Installation experience

• Handling and bendability: Like most 14/2 NM-B, it’s on the firm side. Solid copper conductors plus a snug sheath mean it holds shape once bent, which is great for keeping a run where you place it inside a stud bay, but it can fight you in tight device boxes. I could make the necessary 90-degree bends and service loops without kinking, but planning the bend radius matters. Warming the cable slightly (room temperature rather than a cold garage) made it noticeably easier to work.

• Stripping the sheath: The sheath scored cleanly with a light pass of a utility knife and peeled back without tearing the conductor insulation. There’s no rip cord, so a straight-line score along the flat of the cable is the way to go. The paper around the ground wire helps separate the bundle and reduces the chance of nicking insulation as you open it.

• Conductor prep: The individual 14 AWG solid copper conductors stripped crisply with a dedicated stripper at the 14 AWG setting—no smearing of the insulation and no copper scoring. Terminations under screw clamps on switches and receptacles were secure, and the wire’s stiffness made pigtails hold shape nicely.

• Box fill and neatness: In single-gang boxes where space is at a premium, the cable’s stiffness requires a bit of choreography. Pre-forming gentle curves and using appropriately deep boxes helped keep the device cavity neat. In a ceiling junction box, it was straightforward.

Performance after installation

Once energized, there’s not much “performance” to assess for a cable aside from doing its job quietly—and it did. No unusual heat, no flicker, and continuity tested as expected. Resistance and voltage drop are what you’d anticipate from 14 AWG copper over a short run. It’s a set-and-forget component, which is exactly what I want from NM-B in walls.

Code and safety notes

• Ampacity: Use it on 15-amp breakers. Even though the insulation is rated to 90°C, residential NM-B terminations and devices are typically rated 60°C, and the NEC limits 14 AWG copper to 15 A in this context.
• Location: Dry, interior locations only. Not for wet or damp spaces, and not for exposed outdoor runs.
• Conduit use: You can sleeve NM-B in short sections of conduit for protection, but for long conduit runs, pulling individual conductors is usually the better practice.
• Color coding: The sheath is white, which is customary for 14 AWG NM-B and convenient for identifying circuit size in a panel.

Always check your local code requirements—kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and workshops often require 20-amp circuits (12 AWG), AFCI/GFCI protection, or both.

Durability and protection

The combination of a tough sheath and well-insulated conductors inspires confidence. The insulation didn’t scuff when I pulled it through drilled studs, and the sheath held up to a few incidental scrapes against box knockouts without gouging. For abrasion-prone or damp locations I’d step up to a different cable type, but in standard interior framing this strikes the right balance of protection and workability.

Packaging and length

The 10-foot length is handy. It avoids buying a 25- or 50-foot roll when you only need a short run to tie a new light or move a receptacle. The cable arrived coiled without memory strains or kinks. If you regularly take on larger projects, you’ll want longer coils, but as a just-enough length for small jobs, this made sense.

What I liked

• True copper conductors with clean insulation and legible markings
• Sheath that opens easily with a score cut and keeps the ground cleanly separated
• Predictable handling—stiff enough to form and stay put
• Sensible 10-foot length for small projects and repairs
• RoHS compliance and standard NM-B ratings printed where you can see them

What could be better

• Like most NM-B, it’s rigid in tight device boxes. That’s not a flaw of this cable so much as a reality of solid conductors under a snug sheath, but it’s worth planning for with deeper boxes or careful conductor layout.
• No rip cord. Not a dealbreaker, but a rip cord can speed up sheath removal in production work.

Who it’s for

• DIYers adding a light, relocating a switch, or repairing a short section on a 15-amp circuit
• Remodelers who want a short, clean coil for one-off tasks
• Pros who like keeping a “short roll” in the van for punch-list items without committing a large coil

If you’re outfitting kitchens, bathrooms, or shops that call for 20-amp circuits, this isn’t the cable—reach for 12/2 NM-B instead. If you’re feeding heavy loads or subpanels, you’ll need larger conductors and a different cable type entirely.

Final thoughts and recommendation

The YDDECW 14/2 NM-B cable does exactly what I expect a 14-gauge residential cable to do: it installs cleanly, terminates well, and disappears behind the drywall for decades. The copper is proper, the insulation is tidy, and the markings are clear. It’s stiff in tight quarters, but that’s the nature of NM-B, and with thoughtful bends and appropriate box depth, it lays out neatly.

I recommend this cable for any 15-amp, dry-location interior work where 14/2 NM-B is appropriate—especially when you only need about 10 feet and don’t want to buy a larger coil. It’s a straightforward, reliable choice for lighting runs and small extensions, and it avoids the pitfalls of questionable conductor materials or ambiguous labeling. Use it within its intended scope, and it’s a trouble-free component in a safe residential wiring job.