What we buy
Wire and cable we buy in Tennessee
Eleven categories, one rule: wire and cable only. Each page explains what belongs in the category, how to read the tag, and what to send for a quote.
THHN, THWN and THWN-2 Wire
The everyday building wire that fills most surplus racks.
What we buy →XHHW and XHHW-2 Cable
Cross-linked polyethylene for wet, cold and industrial runs.
What we buy →MC and AC Cable
Armored cable from fit-out work, sold by the coil.
What we buy →Tray Cable, TC, PLTC and VFD Cable
Tray-rated and drive cable from industrial projects.
What we buy →SER, SEU, URD and USE-2 Cable
Service entrance and underground cable, reel by reel.
What we buy →Bare Copper and Grounding Wire
Bare, insulated and grounding copper in any length.
What we buy →Welding Cable, SOOW and Flexible Cable
Flexible cord and welding lead from shop and site.
What we buy →Control and Instrumentation Cable
Multi-conductor control and shielded instrument cable.
What we buy →Medium and High Voltage Cable
The heavy reels that need a real buyer, not a scrap price.
What we buy →Aluminum Building Wire and Cable
AA-8000 aluminum, from feeders to service cable.
What we buy →Communication, Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Cable
Structured cabling, fire alarm and Class 2 wiring.
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Sizes and packaging we purchase
Conductor sizes run from #14 branch wire through 1000 MCM feeder and service cable. Medium and high voltage cable is quoted by voltage class, insulation and shield type rather than by gauge alone.
- #14
- #12
- #10
- #8
- #6
- #4
- #2
- #1
- 1/0
- 2/0
- 3/0
- 4/0
- 250
- 300
- 350
- 400
- 500
- 600
- 750
- 1000 MCM
Wooden reels, plastic spools, coils and cartons are all acceptable, and a partial reel with a readable footage mark is a normal submission.
Buyer questions about wire types
How do I identify wire without a reel tag?
Read the print on the jacket. It carries the size, insulation type and voltage rating, for example 12 AWG THHN or 4/0 XHHW-2. A photo of that print, taken close up in good light, is enough to identify most cable.
What photos should I send with a quote request?
Three shots do the job: the reel tag, the jacket print, and a wide shot showing how many reels there are and how they are stored. Add a photo of any damage you want us to know about.
Is it worth selling small quantities?
Yes. A single partial reel can be quoted. Small lots from several jobs are easier to handle when they are grouped by type and size on one form.