Southwire Romex Simpull 14/2 NM-B Copper Cable 50 ft vs Fermerry 12 AWG Silicone Stranded Wire Kit, 10ft per color
Overall winner: Fermerry 12 AWG Silicone Stranded Wire Kit, 10ft per color
Key Differences
Southwire (A) is a 14/2 NM-B indoor residential cable with a SIMpull jacket and a higher average rating; it suits standard branch circuits and above-ground dry installs. Fermerry (B) is 12 AWG silicone-insulated hook-up wire sold in short lengths with high flexibility and multiple colors for coding, better for flexible, multi-color wiring tasks but limited to a six-color set
Southwire Romex Simpull 14/2 NM-B Copper Cable 50 ft
Romex Simpull NM-B indoor cable, 14/2 with ground, 600V rating. Easy pulling and installation due to SIMpull jacket. Customer note: easy to work with and good value for basic home wiring
Pros
- SIMpull jacket for easier pulling
- easy stripping and installation
- flexible for wiring through studs
- good value for money
Cons
- installation above ground and in dry locations only
Fermerry 12 AWG Silicone Stranded Wire Kit, 10ft per color
Flexible 12 AWG silicone stranded wire kit with 10ft lengths in 6 colors. Great color coding and ease of use for small electrical projects, including LED and car audio builds
Pros
- silicone insulation for flexibility
- multi-color color coding
- includes 6 colors
- 10ft per color for larger projects
Cons
- rated 12 AWG; no data on insulation thickness
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Southwire |
| Durability | Fermerry |
| Versatility | Fermerry |
| User Reviews | Southwire |