Wire buying
XHHW and XHHW-2 Wire Buyers in South Carolina
XHHW-2 is the default specification for industrial feeders, services and wet locations in most of South Carolina. It is thinner, lighter and more durable than PVC-insulated wire, and it holds resale value accordingly.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
XHHW-2 is what industry actually installs
In manufacturing plants, data centers and utility-adjacent facilities, XHHW-2 is usually the specified feeder insulation because it handles heat, moisture and long conduit runs better than thermoplastic wire. That means when a plant is renovated, the removed or leftover reels are XHHW-2 in large sizes.
We buy copper and aluminum XHHW-2 from #14 AWG control sizes up to 1000 kcmil feeder, including compact-stranded and compressed-stranded constructions. Sizes from 250 MCM to 750 MCM aluminum are especially common in South Carolina industrial surplus.
Full reels, partial reels and pulled cable
A factory-sealed XHHW-2 master reel is the simplest item to value. An opened reel with most of the footage remaining is nearly as simple. Pulled cable that was never energized is also purchased, but we need to see the jacket condition and confirm the length.
Cable that was in service is evaluated case by case. Removal damage, jacket scoring from conduit, and moisture wicking at the ends all reduce value. Photographs of the cut ends are the fastest way to establish condition.
Valuation factors specific to XHHW
Insulation thickness and jacket presence affect both ampacity and price. XHHW-2 with a nylon jacket is easier to pull and typically preferred. Sunlight-resistant marking increases usefulness for exposed runs. Copper versus aluminum changes the value dramatically at the same size.
If you are holding a large XHHW inventory, a spreadsheet of size, material and footage gets you a faster, more accurate offer than photographs alone, though we will want photographs of representative reels as well.
What we buy in this category
- Copper XHHW and XHHW-2 from #14 AWG to 1000 kcmil
- Aluminum XHHW-2 feeder cable in 1/0 through 1000 kcmil
- Compact and compressed stranded conductor
- Sunlight-resistant XHHW-2 for exposed industrial runs
- Nylon-jacketed XHHW-2 reels
- Switchgear and panel feeder whips
- Data center and mission-critical facility surplus
- Utility and substation feeder cable
- Pulled but never energized cable
- Full 2,500 ft and 5,000 ft master reels
- Partial reels with confirmed footage
- Mixed industrial surplus 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.
| Insulation | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), optionally with nylon jacket |
| Temperature rating | XHHW 90°C dry / 75°C wet; XHHW-2 90°C wet and dry |
| Voltage rating | 600 V (1,000 V where marked) |
| Conductor | Copper or AA-8000 aluminum |
| Size range | #14 AWG through 1000 kcmil, compact and compressed stranded |
| Standards | UL 44, NEC Article 310; sunlight resistant where marked |
| Applications | Feeders, services, wet locations, conduit and cable tray |
| Typical reels | 1,000 ft, 2,500 ft and 5,000 ft master 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 xhhw / xhhw-2
Do you buy XHHW without a nylon jacket?
Yes. Both jacketed and unjacketed XHHW-2 are purchased; the jacket affects handling and price but not eligibility.
What is the difference between XHHW and XHHW-2?
XHHW-2 carries a 90°C wet rating in addition to 90°C dry, which makes it suitable for more applications and generally more valuable.
Do you purchase XHHW-2 that was pulled through conduit?
Yes, if the jacket is intact and the cable was not damaged during removal. Photographs of the ends and a length estimate are required.
Which sizes move fastest?
4/0 through 500 MCM in both copper and aluminum, because those sizes cover most service and feeder work in commercial and industrial construction.
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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