WE BUY SURPLUS THHN, THWN-2 & BUILDING WIRE
If you are sitting on unused reels of THHN, THWN-2, or general building wire from a canceled commercial project or a plant retrofit, do not send it to the scrap yard. We buy surplus copper and aluminum building wire at prices well above scrap value because we resell it for reuse. Whether you have 500 MCM copper THHN left over from a data center build or several thousand feet of 4/0 aluminum THWN-2 from an industrial expansion, we want it. We work directly with electrical contractors, plant maintenance managers, and liquidators across 16 states to recover stranded capital. We pay upfront for continuous, unspliced lengths on good reels. Stop letting valuable, current-catalog building wire weather in your yard or get chopped for bare metal weight. Turn your excess inventory into working capital with a buyer who understands the true market value of usable electrical wire.
Technical Specs & Accepted Constructions
We purchase all standard gauges of THHN and THWN-2 building wire, ranging from 14 AWG up to 1000 kcmil. Our purchasing covers both copper (solid and stranded) and 8000 series aluminum alloy conductors. These 600V rated cables feature PVC insulation with a tough nylon jacket, making them the standard for conduit and cable tray installations in commercial and industrial environments. We are actively looking for single conductors, multiplexed configurations, and tray cables incorporating THHN/THWN-2 singles. Common manufacturers we buy include Southwire, Encore Wire, Cerro Wire, and Prysmian. Whether your surplus consists of standard black conductors or phase-colored wire, we evaluate your inventory based on its usability in the secondary market rather than just its conductive metal weight.
Constructions and sizes we buy
- 14 AWG to 1000 kcmil copper THHN/THWN-2
- 6 AWG to 1000 kcmil aluminum alloy building wire
- 600V rated PVC/Nylon insulation
- Solid and stranded copper conductors
- 8000 series compact stranded aluminum
- Phase-colored and standard black conductors
- TFFN and MTW machine tool wire
- Tray cable with THHN singles
Maximizing Resale Value Over Scrap
To secure top dollar for your surplus building wire, the material must be suitable for resale. Value is driven by continuous put-up length; long, unspliced runs are highly desirable, while short cutoffs are only worth scrap. The condition of the reel matters immensely—intact wooden or steel flanges allow for safe transport and payout. The wire itself must have legible factory print detailing the gauge, voltage class, and UL listings. Indoor storage preserves the nylon jacket, whereas prolonged outdoor exposure can degrade the insulation. When submitting your inventory, provide clear photographs of the reel tags, the overall spool condition, and the wire jacket markings. We arrange the freight and handle the logistics, ensuring you receive payment before pickup.
Manufacturers we see most
- Southwire
- Encore Wire
- Cerro Wire
- Prysmian
- General Cable
- Alan Wire
- United Copper Industries
Questions sellers ask
What information do you need to quote my surplus THHN wire?
We need the conductor material, gauge, total continuous length, and clear photos of the reel tags and wire jacket. This allows us to verify the specifications and offer a price based on reuse rather than scrap.
Do you buy partial reels of THWN-2 building wire?
Yes, as long as the remaining continuous length is substantial enough for resale. Short cutoffs or heavily spliced runs are typically only suitable for scrap recycling.
How does the condition of the reel affect the purchase price?
Intact reels with solid flanges are essential for safe freight transport and future payout by the next user. Severely rotted or broken spools make the wire difficult to handle and reduce its secondary market value.
Have this on a reel?
Send the reel tag through the form above, or call (954) 740-1983. See everything else we buy on the what we buy page.