I am trying to add a new outlet by branching off an existing one (for my mounted tv).
The cable that goes into the box contains one white cable and one black cable that has an extra red wire (as part of this box is on a switch).
I am comparing the new 14 gauge wiring with the existing wiring I have in the box and it seems smaller (somewhat). The housing on the wiring is white which is why I was under the impression that it was 14 gauge.
In this picture below the wire, i am holding is the new wire I just purchased. Where the solo white wire is the existing electrical outlet wire.
Am I just being paranoid / is it just the wire housing that makes it seem bigger?
Best Answer
Yep. White was standard for #14 through #8 or even #6 until a few years back, when color codes came into fashion. Read the stamp or printing on the sheath to be sure.