Wire and cable buyers
Feeder Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus feeder cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Feeder cable is where surplus electrical inventory gets expensive. A single reel of 500 MCM copper feeder can be worth more than every box of branch wire in the building, and a cancelled project can leave a dozen of those reels behind.
We buy feeder cable in copper and aluminum, from 1/0 through 1000 MCM, in 600 volt constructions and in medium voltage ratings up to 35 kV. Common insulations include THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, EPR, and XLPE, and the jacket print tells us which one you have.
Length is the main driver of value. A 500 foot run of 750 MCM is a straightforward resale; a 40 foot cut is recovery material. We will quote each reel on its own basis so nothing gets averaged unfairly.
Feeder 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.
| Size range | 1/0 through 1000 MCM, larger by arrangement |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Copper or aluminum, stranded |
| Voltage classes | 600 V, 5 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV |
| Insulation | THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, EPR, XLPE |
| Typical sources | Substation projects, plant upgrades, data centers, utility work |
What we buy in this category
- 500, 600, 750, and 1000 MCM copper feeder reels
- Aluminum feeder cable in 350 MCM through 1000 MCM
- 15 kV and 25 kV feeder cable with tape shield or concentric neutral
- Project overruns and cancelled-order reels
- Feeder cut lengths from plant change-outs
How we evaluate and price Feeder 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 Feeder 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
Feeder Cable buying questions
What length of feeder cable is worth reselling?
For 1/0 through 4/0, roughly 150 feet and up is workable. For 500 MCM and larger, 250 feet and up is where resale pricing becomes meaningful. Below that, the cable is usually priced on copper or aluminum recovery.
Why do you need the jacket print?
The print states the type, size, voltage class, and temperature rating. Without it, a buyer cannot confirm that the cable is suitable for the application, and the offer has to assume the worst case.
Do you buy feeder cable that was left outdoors?
Yes. Reels stored outdoors need the jacket inspected for UV cracking and water intrusion at the ends. Send photographs of the reel, the print, and the exposed end.
Can you handle a full truckload?
Yes. Freight and loading are part of the conversation once the quantity and reel weights are known.
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.