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Re: 90°C Wire for Recessed Light?

Tony Hwang

2006-03-31, 12:21 am

KJ wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am installing a recessed light in the kitchen.
>
> The box says the wire must be rated to 90° C (as opposed to 60° C).
>
> The kitchen lights are wired with standard NMB 12/3.
>
> Is this acceptable? I don't see the temp rating on the wire.
>
> Also, would 14/3 NMB be acceptable?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -KJ
>
Hi,
Lights at my house are couple feet of leader wire which is spiral metal
jacketed going to a junktion box where it is joined to 14/3 NMB.

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