Wire & cable we buy
Sell THHN, THWN and XHHW building wire
THHN, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW and XHHW-2 in #14 through 1000 MCM, from full factory reels to the partial reel left at the end of a job.
Building wire is the highest-volume surplus category in Indiana. Every commercial job orders more than it installs, every distributor carries sizes that stop moving, and every contractor ends up with a shelf of partial reels that are too valuable to scrap and too small to schedule.
THHN, THWN and XHHW are all 600V building wire, differentiated by insulation, jacket and the conditions they are rated for. THHN and THWN are often dual-marked on the same conductor; XHHW is cross-linked polyethylene and appears frequently as feeder and in wet locations.
We buy full reels, partial reels, opened cartons and unused cut lengths in copper or aluminum. The key detail is the printed size and the footage remaining, because a 500-foot reel and a 60-foot coil are different products even when the print is identical.
What we buy in this category
- THHN and THWN in #14 through 500 MCM, solid and stranded
- THWN-2 in wet-location and exterior work
- XHHW and XHHW-2, copper or aluminum, #12 through 1000 MCM
- MTW, TFFN and fixture wire in small coils
- Building wire in black, white, red, blue, green and other colors
- Full 500 ft and 1,000 ft reels, plus opened reels
- Cartons of cut lengths and loose coils
- Feeder sizes from 1/0 through 1000 MCM
Building wire types and how they differ
The type printed on the jacket tells you the insulation, the temperature rating and where the conductor is permitted.
| Type | Typical characteristics | What to send |
|---|---|---|
| THHN | Thermoplastic insulation with a nylon jacket, 600V, 90°C dry, common in conduit | Legend photo showing THHN and the AWG |
| THWN | Thermoplastic, moisture and heat resistant, 600V, 75°C wet, often dual-rated with THHN | Close-up where both THHN and THWN appear |
| THWN-2 | Same family, rated 90°C in wet locations, common in exterior and underground conduit | Legend photo and reel tag |
| XHHW | Cross-linked polyethylene, 600V, moisture and heat resistant, often feeder | Print showing XHHW and the conductor size |
| XHHW-2 | 90°C wet and dry, common in service and feeder work, copper or aluminum | Tag plus a photo of the conductor end |
| MTW / TFFN | Machine tool wire and fixture wire in small sizes and coils | Photo of the coil and the printed size |
Sizes commonly reviewed
- #14
- #12
- #10
- #8
- #6
- #4
- #3
- #2
- #1
- 1/0
- 2/0
- 3/0
- 4/0
- 250 MCM
- 300 MCM
- 350 MCM
- 400 MCM
- 500 MCM
- 600 MCM
- 750 MCM
- 1000 MCM
Color matters less than size and footage. Mixed-color reels of the same size can be quoted together. Sizes and types should be grouped, because a mixed pile of #12 and 4/0 cannot be priced as one material.
What makes a submission easy to price
Building wire is the easiest category to describe accurately, because every reel carries the same information.
- Reel tag with footage, size, color and manufacturer
- Printed legend showing THHN, THWN-2 or XHHW and the AWG or MCM
- Whether the reel is full, opened or partly used
- Number of reels per size and color
- Whether the wire is solid or stranded
Condition and quantity
Factory-sealed reels with tags are the cleanest submission. A photo of the tag and the reel face is usually enough for a quote.
Opened reels are normal. Estimate the remaining footage from the tag and the wraps left on the reel; the estimate is confirmed at pickup, not argued over by email.
Wire that has been pulled through conduit can still be reviewed if the jacket is intact and the print is readable, but it is priced as used material and needs clear photos of the conductor.
Request a quote
Request a quote for building wire
List each size and type with its approximate footage, then add photos of the reel tags. Mixed-color lots are welcome.
- Photos speed up review more than anything else
- Cable markings, jacket legends and reel tags help us identify the product
- No obligation and no cost to submit
Prefer to talk it through? Call +1 (614) 715-3047 or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com.
THHN and XHHW questions
Do you buy opened reels with only part of the footage left?
Yes. Partial reels are a normal part of this category. Give the tag footage and an estimate of what remains, and note whether the reel has been stored indoors.
Can I combine several sizes into one submission?
Yes. Group the material by type and size, list the reels and footage for each group, and photograph each group. One submission can cover a whole shelf.
Do you buy THHN that was pulled and then removed?
It is reviewed case by case. Intact jacket and readable print are the minimum. Pulled wire is valued as used material, not as new surplus.
What is the smallest quantity worth submitting?
A single 500-foot reel can be worth submitting if it is a common size. Below that, it usually needs to be part of a larger lot to justify pickup or freight.