Wire and cable buyers
AC Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus AC cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
AC cable, still called BX by most of the trade, is the flexible armored branch wiring used in older commercial buildings and in plenty of new construction where code allows. Contractors accumulate short coils of it constantly.
AC cable differs from MC in one important way: it includes a bonding strip in contact with the armor, which makes the armor itself an equipment grounding conductor. That detail is why the two products are not interchangeable even when they look similar.
We buy 14/2 through 10/4 AC cable, in full coils, partial coils, and cut lengths. Because branch cable is low value per foot, it is usually purchased as a lot rather than piece by piece.
AC Cable 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.
| Construction | Insulated conductors in interlocked armor with bonding strip |
|---|---|
| Voltage rating | 600 V |
| Size range | 14 AWG through 10 AWG branch configurations |
| Configurations | 2, 3, and 4 conductor with ground |
| Standards | UL 4, NEC Article 320 |
What we buy in this category
- 12/2 and 12/3 AC cable in full coils
- 14/2 AC from residential and light commercial work
- 10/3 and 10/4 AC cable
- Partial coils and boxed remnants
- Mixed armored branch cable lots
How we evaluate and price AC Cable
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 AC Cable 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
AC Cable buying questions
Is AC cable the same as MC cable?
No. AC cable has a bonding strip and uses the armor as the ground path. MC cable has a separate green ground conductor and is a different UL listing. We buy both, and the offers differ.
Do you buy AC cable that is rusted?
Light surface rust on the armor is normal in Ohio humidity. Heavy corrosion that has reached the conductors is a recovery item.
Can I sell a few partial coils?
Yes, as part of a lot. Single partial coils are usually too small to handle on their own, but a pallet of them is a normal transaction.
Do you buy aluminum conductors inside AC cable?
Some AC cable uses aluminum branch conductors. That is evaluated conservatively because of termination concerns in older installations.
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.