Wire and cable buyers
High Voltage Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus high voltage cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
High voltage cable above 69 kV is a specialized market with a small number of qualified buyers, and it deserves an honest answer rather than an aggressive one. We evaluate it case by case and tell you when a reel is better handled by a utility-focused buyer.
Most of what exists in Ohio is 69 kV through 138 kV XLPE cable with a metallic shield and an outer jacket, often purchased for substation ties, wind and solar interconnects, and large industrial services. Legacy fluid-filled and lead-sheathed cable also exists and requires specialized handling.
For this category we ask for the manufacturer, voltage class, insulation type, conductor size, length, test documentation, and the storage history. Where the material is outside what we can place responsibly, we will say so.
High Voltage 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.
| Voltage classes | 69 kV, 115 kV, 138 kV, higher by arrangement |
|---|---|
| Insulation | XLPE standard; fluid-filled and lead-sheathed legacy |
| Construction | Metallic shield, semi-conductive layers, outer jacket |
| Documentation | Factory tests, reel tags, and storage records are essential |
| Handling | Specialized rigging and transport for large drums |
What we buy in this category
- 69 kV and 115 kV XLPE cable on original drums
- Substation interconnect cable from cancelled projects
- Renewable project surplus with test documentation
- Legacy shielded cable evaluated case by case
- Large drums requiring specialized rigging
How we evaluate and price High Voltage
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 High Voltage 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
High Voltage buying questions
Do you buy 69 kV cable?
We evaluate it. Send the reel tag, test documentation, and photographs of the drum and jacket, and we will tell you whether it fits what we can place or whether a utility-focused buyer is the better route.
Why is high voltage cable harder to sell?
The pool of qualified buyers is small, testing requirements are strict, and handling costs are high. That does not make it worthless, but it does make it a specialized transaction.
What about lead-sheathed or fluid-filled cable?
Those constructions require specialized handling and environmental precautions. We will discuss the specifics before any commitment.
Can you handle the rigging?
For large drums, yes, with advance coordination on weight, access, and transport.
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.