Wire buying
URD Cable Buyers in South Carolina
Underground residential distribution cable is what utilities and developers run to pedestals and transformers. It is bought in large reels, and when a subdivision phase finishes, the leftover reels are worth recovering.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
URD surplus from developers and utilities
Subdivision work consumes URD in 1,000-foot increments, and the last phase of a project usually leaves reels behind. Contractors doing underground service work hold the same material in smaller quantities. Both are purchased.
The most common items are 2-2-2 and 4/0-4/0-2 aluminum URD for services, and 15 kV primary URD for distribution. Street lighting cable, often 2-2-2 or 2-1/0, is a separate product and is quoted the same way.
Direct burial ratings and jacket condition
URD is designed to be buried, so the jacket has to survive soil contact. Sunlight resistance matters during storage and installation. Jacket damage is more serious on URD than on interior wire because the cable cannot be visually inspected after installation.
Check the reel ends for nicks, flattened sections and moisture. If a reel has been sitting in a puddle, the ends may have wicked water under the jacket, which is a real problem on 15 kV cable.
Medium voltage URD
15 kV and 25 kV URD is constructed with a semiconductive shield, insulation and concentric neutral, and it is priced very differently from 600 V service cable. Tell us the voltage class up front and photograph the cable end showing the layers.
Primary URD reels are usually purchased individually because the value per foot is high. We will quote from reel tags and photographs where the footage is documented.
What we buy in this category
- 600 V aluminum URD in 2-2-2, 2-1/0 and 4/0-4/0-2
- Triplex and quadruplex URD assemblies
- 15 kV primary URD cable
- 25 kV primary URD cable
- Copper URD service cable
- Street lighting and parking lot distribution cable
- Direct-burial rated service cable
- Full 1,000 ft and 2,500 ft reels
- Partial reels with confirmed footage
- Developer and utility phase-closeout surplus
- Jacketed and unjacketed URD
- Mixed underground cable lots
Specifications and buying notes
The table below reflects the constructions we see most often in South Carolina surplus. Variations exist between manufacturers, and the print on the jacket always governs.
| Construction | XLPE-insulated conductors, twisted assembly, direct-burial rated |
| Voltage rating | 600 V for service URD; 15 kV and 25 kV for primary URD |
| Conductor | AA-8000 aluminum standard; copper in some configurations |
| Common configurations | 2 or 3 insulated conductors with bare neutral; triplex and quadruplex |
| Temperature rating | 90°C |
| Standards | UL 854, NEC Article 310 and utility specifications |
| Applications | Underground services, street lighting, subdivision distribution |
| Packaging | 1,000 ft and 2,500 ft reels |
What photographs help us price this fastest
A shot of the reel tag, a close-up of the jacket print, a clear view of the cut end, and one overview photograph of the whole inventory. Four images usually settle every question we have without a site visit.
Questions about selling urd cable
Do you buy URD cable from developers?
Yes. Phase closeouts and leftover reels from subdivision work are common purchases.
Is 15 kV URD priced differently from 600 V URD?
Yes, substantially. Medium voltage cable has shielding layers and a much higher cost per foot, so it is quoted individually.
Can I sell URD that was stored outdoors?
Usually yes. URD is UV-stabilized, but long-term exposure still degrades the jacket. Reels stored on the ground may have moisture at the ends.
What is the difference between URD and USE-2?
URD is a twisted assembly for underground distribution, often with a bare neutral. USE-2 is a single-conductor underground service entrance cable, also direct-burial rated.
Request a quote
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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