Wire and cable buyers
SOOW Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus SOOW cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
SOOW is the heavy-duty portable cord used for temporary power, portable equipment, and extension assemblies. It is tough, oil resistant, rated 600 volts, and expensive enough per foot that leftover reels are worth recovering.
The letters describe the construction: service cord, oil resistant outer jacket, oil resistant insulation, and water resistant. SJOOW is the 300 volt version with a smaller conductor gauge range.
We buy SOOW from 18/2 up to 2/4, on full reels, partial reels, and manufactured assemblies that are no longer needed. Sunlight exposure and jacketing stiffness are the two condition issues that come up most often.
SOOW 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.
| Voltage rating | 600 V for SOOW, 300 V for SJOOW |
|---|---|
| Size range | 18 AWG through 2 AWG, 2 to 5 conductors |
| Jacket | Thermoset rubber, oil and water resistant |
| Temperature | Typically -40 to 90 degrees C |
| Standards | UL 62, NEC Article 400 |
What we buy in this category
- 10/4 and 8/4 SOOW portable cord
- 12/3 and 14/3 SOOW reels
- SJOOW control and pendant cable
- Custom extension assemblies with SOOW cord
- Partial reels from rental and contractor stock
How we evaluate and price SOOW 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 SOOW 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
SOOW Cable buying questions
Can I sell SOOW that has been used outdoors?
Yes, if the jacket is still flexible and not cracked. UV exposure hardens rubber over time, and hardened jacket is a defect we can see in a photograph.
Do you buy portable cord assemblies?
Yes. Cords with molded ends are purchased, though the value sits mostly in the cord itself.
What is the difference between SOOW and SJOOW?
Voltage rating and conductor size range. SOOW is 600 volts; SJOOW is 300 volts with a thinner insulation wall and smaller sizes.
Is rubber cable worth more than PVC cable?
Generally yes per foot, because the thermoset jacket and finer stranding cost more to produce.
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.