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Surplus Cable Buyers for Power Plants in South Carolina
Power plants hold some of the most valuable cable in the state: medium voltage feeders, shielded control cable and heavy grounding conductor. We buy it with the documentation plant records provide.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
Cable categories in a power plant
('Cable categories in a power plant', ['Plants run medium voltage cable for auxiliary systems, control and instrumentation cable for DCS and relay circuits, tray cable for balance-of-plant loads, grounding conductor for grid work, and portable cord for maintenance. Outage work often removes more than it installs.', 'The most valuable items are 5 kV and 15 kV shielded cable and large copper grounding conductor. Both are frequently sold for scrap by sellers who do not realize their product value.'])
('Outage and retrofit surplus', ['Major outages replace cable in bulk: relay wiring, motor leads, control circuits and station service cable. Much of the removed cable is intact, and the leftover reels from new installation are usually substantial.', 'We quote removed cable conservatively unless it is documented as never energized. New surplus reels from cancelled or scaled-back work are the strongest items.'])
('Safety and site access', ["Plant access requires badging, safety orientation and escort in most cases. We plan for that up front and coordinate with the plant's materials management group so the pickup does not become a scheduling problem.", 'We do not handle energized equipment, transformers or switchgear. Our scope is cable only.'])
Outage and retrofit surplus
('Cable categories in a power plant', ['Plants run medium voltage cable for auxiliary systems, control and instrumentation cable for DCS and relay circuits, tray cable for balance-of-plant loads, grounding conductor for grid work, and portable cord for maintenance. Outage work often removes more than it installs.', 'The most valuable items are 5 kV and 15 kV shielded cable and large copper grounding conductor. Both are frequently sold for scrap by sellers who do not realize their product value.'])
('Outage and retrofit surplus', ['Major outages replace cable in bulk: relay wiring, motor leads, control circuits and station service cable. Much of the removed cable is intact, and the leftover reels from new installation are usually substantial.', 'We quote removed cable conservatively unless it is documented as never energized. New surplus reels from cancelled or scaled-back work are the strongest items.'])
('Safety and site access', ["Plant access requires badging, safety orientation and escort in most cases. We plan for that up front and coordinate with the plant's materials management group so the pickup does not become a scheduling problem.", 'We do not handle energized equipment, transformers or switchgear. Our scope is cable only.'])
Safety and site access
('Cable categories in a power plant', ['Plants run medium voltage cable for auxiliary systems, control and instrumentation cable for DCS and relay circuits, tray cable for balance-of-plant loads, grounding conductor for grid work, and portable cord for maintenance. Outage work often removes more than it installs.', 'The most valuable items are 5 kV and 15 kV shielded cable and large copper grounding conductor. Both are frequently sold for scrap by sellers who do not realize their product value.'])
('Outage and retrofit surplus', ['Major outages replace cable in bulk: relay wiring, motor leads, control circuits and station service cable. Much of the removed cable is intact, and the leftover reels from new installation are usually substantial.', 'We quote removed cable conservatively unless it is documented as never energized. New surplus reels from cancelled or scaled-back work are the strongest items.'])
('Safety and site access', ["Plant access requires badging, safety orientation and escort in most cases. We plan for that up front and coordinate with the plant's materials management group so the pickup does not become a scheduling problem.", 'We do not handle energized equipment, transformers or switchgear. Our scope is cable only.'])
Typical inventory from this sector
- 5 kV and 15 kV shielded power cable
- Control and relay cable
- Instrumentation and thermocouple cable
- TC-ER tray cable
- Large copper grounding conductor
- Motor lead and station service cable
- Portable cord and temporary power cable
- Bare copper ground grid conductor
- Unused reels from cancelled projects
- Outage removal cable, evaluated on condition
How this material is evaluated
Three things decide the offer: what the cable is, how much is left, and whether it can still be used. Documentation helps, but it is not a substitute for condition.
| Construction | Type, insulation, voltage rating and conductor material confirmed from print or tag |
| Footage | Reel tag, counter reading or physical measurement |
| Condition | Jacket integrity, moisture at the ends, armor or shield damage |
| History | Never energized, removed from service, or unknown |
| Logistics | Handling equipment, access restrictions and pickup window |
| Documentation | Reel tags, submittals, test records and storeroom lists |
Questions from power plants
Do you buy cable removed during an outage?
Yes, evaluated on condition and removal damage. Never-energized reels are valued highest.
Can you access a plant with badging requirements?
Yes, with advance coordination through materials management.
Do you buy transformers or switchgear?
No. Our scope is electrical wire and cable only.
How is medium voltage cable documented?
Reel tags, project submittals and test records. We will tell you what is needed for a firm number.
Cities we serve for this sector
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Tell us what is on the reel
Send the basics and a few photographs. Reel tags, jacket markings and cut ends are usually enough for us to price the material without a site visit.
- Manufacturer or brand, if legible
- Wire type, gauge or size, and voltage rating
- Approximate footage and number of spools
- Photos of reel tags, jacket print and cable ends
Prefer to talk? (614) 715-3047
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