Wire and cable buyers
500 MCM Wire Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus 500 MCM from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
500 MCM is the workhorse of large feeders in Ohio. It shows up in services, switchgear connections, and distribution runs, which means it is also the size most likely to be over-ordered and left on a reel.
Five hundred thousand circular mils works out to roughly 0.5 square inches of copper per conductor, and a three conductor run is a substantial amount of metal. That is why a leftover 500 MCM reel is worth a real conversation rather than a trip to the scrapyard.
We buy 500 MCM in copper and aluminum, THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, and shielded medium voltage constructions, and we quote per foot on reels with a known or measurable length.
500 MCM specifications we work from
The table below lists the constructions and ratings we see most often. If your material does not match exactly, send the jacket print and we will identify it.
| Circular mil area | 500,000 cmil |
|---|---|
| Approximate area | 0.5 square inches per conductor |
| Common insulation | THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, XLPE, EPR |
| Typical use | Large feeders, service entrances, switchgear ties |
| Conductor | Copper or aluminum, stranded |
What we buy in this category
- 500 MCM copper THHN on original reels
- 500 MCM aluminum XHHW-2
- 500 MCM feeder cable, single or multi-conductor
- 500 MCM medium voltage with tape shield
- Project overruns and cancelled orders
How we evaluate and price 500 MCM
Every reel is placed in one of two buckets before a number is attached to it. Resalable cable is priced per foot on type, size, continuous length, jacket condition, and documentation. Recovery material is priced by weight on a certified scale. You see the split, because a single averaged number hides the only decision that matters.
Continuous length is the biggest variable. A reel with a legible tag and an unbroken run is straightforward. A reel with no tag, a weathered jacket, and an unknown remainder is a different product, and we will say so rather than pretend otherwise.
What helps us quote accurately
- A photograph of the reel tag showing length and manufacturer
- A close-up of the print on the jacket: type, size, voltage, temperature rating
- A wide shot showing how many reels are in the stack
- A photograph of the cut end, so the conductor and shield can be seen
- Storage history: indoors, outdoors, or in a wet area
Selling 500 MCM anywhere in Ohio
We buy in every county, from Cuyahoga and Franklin to the smaller counties in the southeast. There is no requirement to bring material to a yard, and we do not claim a local branch we do not have. What we do have is a straightforward process: photographs, a written offer, and a pickup that is scheduled around your operation.
If you are unsure whether your material fits this category, send it anyway. Misidentifying cable is common, and telling you that you have something more valuable than you thought is a good outcome for both of us.
Questions
500 MCM buying questions
What does MCM mean?
Thousand circular mils. 500 MCM means 500,000 circular mils of conductor cross section. It is an older unit that the industry still uses for large conductors.
Is 500 MCM copper or aluminum more common?
Both are common. Copper carries more current for the same size, aluminum costs less. Which one you have changes the offer substantially.
What length of 500 MCM is worth selling?
A 250 foot reel is a real transaction. Below about 100 feet, the material is usually priced on recovery value.
Can you buy a single conductor reel?
Yes. Single conductor 500 MCM is common in feeder and service work.
The process
How selling your surplus wire works
Four steps, no obligation, and a written offer before anything moves.
Send photographs and details
Reel tags, jacket print, a wide shot of the rack, and your best estimate of footage. A packing list helps if you have one.
Receive a written offer
We separate resalable cable from recovery material so you can see how the number was built.
Approve the terms
No obligation until you accept. If the offer does not work, you keep the material and we part on good terms.
Schedule pickup and payment
We coordinate loading and freight, and payment is made according to the agreed terms before material leaves.
Request a quote
Tell us what you have. Photographs of the reel tags and jacket print let us quote accurately the first time.
What happens next
- We review the wire type, condition, and footage.
- You receive a written offer that separates resalable cable from recovery value.
- If you accept, we schedule pickup and payment.
Prefer to call?
Talk to a buyer directly at (614) 715-3047, or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com. If you have a packing list or inventory spreadsheet, mention it and we will ask for it.
What we do not buy
This site is limited to electrical wire and cable. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, breakers, panels, or general scrap equipment.