Wire and cable buyers
SEU Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus SEU cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
SEU is the oval service entrance cable with two insulated conductors and a bare neutral wrapped concentrically around them. It is still installed on overhead residential services and on plenty of agricultural and light commercial work around Ohio.
We buy copper and aluminum SEU in the common service sizes, 6 AWG through 4/0, along with larger feeder assemblies where lengths allow. Because SEU is oval and the neutral is exposed, condition matters: a crushed or abraded neutral is a real defect, not cosmetic.
Full reels from a distributor are the simplest transaction. Partial reels from a service upgrade are also purchased, priced on the measured remainder and the condition of the concentric neutral.
SEU 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 | Two insulated conductors with concentric bare neutral |
|---|---|
| Voltage rating | 600 V |
| Size range | 6 AWG through 500 MCM |
| Typical use | Overhead service drops, range and dryer feeders |
| Condition notes | Concentric neutral must be intact and uncrushed |
What we buy in this category
- Aluminum SEU in 2/0 and 4/0
- Copper SEU in 6, 4, and 2 AWG
- SEU removed during overhead to underground conversions
- Partial reels with intact concentric neutral
- Mixed service cable from contractor stock
How we evaluate and price SEU 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 SEU 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
SEU Cable buying questions
Do you buy SEU that was removed from an old service?
Often yes, if the cable is clean and the neutral is not damaged. Older SEU with deteriorated jacket or corroded neutral is bought as recovery material.
Is SEU still used in Ohio?
Yes, primarily for overhead services and for appliances such as ranges and dryers. It is less common than SER on new commercial work, which affects how quickly it resells.
What length is worth selling?
For 2/0 and 4/0 aluminum, a 100 foot remainder is worth a conversation. Short pieces under 25 feet are usually recovery value.
Can I sell SEU by weight?
Yes. If the cable is not resalable, we price it by weight on a certified scale.
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.