Sell 6 & 4 AWG Wire in Ohio

Ohio Wire Buyers buys reusable surplus 6 and 4 AWG electrical wire and cable from businesses anywhere in Ohio, including full and partial reels, boxed coils and usable cut lengths. To sell 6 AWG wire or a mixed lot containing #4 copper, send product photos and remaining footage for review and a written offer before pickup. We buy wire as product for resale and reuse, not as scrap metal by the pound.

0100 FTWhich products belong in a 6 and 4 AWG lot?

The gauge describes the conductor size, not the complete product. A reel of single-conductor building wire, a jacketed NM-B coil and bare grounding wire need separate descriptions even when their main conductors share the same AWG designation. Within this pair, 4 AWG is the larger conductor.

For surplus THHN/THWN-2 building wire, photograph the insulation print showing size, manufacturer and ratings. Southwire describes its copper product as PVC-insulated wire with a nylon sheath, used in conduit for services, feeders and branch circuits. A sub-feeder leftover should still be listed by its actual product designation, not simply as “panel wire.”

If the tag identifies XHHW-2 feeder wire, retain that designation rather than calling every black insulated conductor THHN. Keep nearby 10 and 8 AWG leftovers on separate inventory lines. Our wire-size overview helps organize lots that span more than this size group.

0200 FTWhat are the ampacity, weight and reel-length differences?

The ampacities below are from NEC Table 310.16, 2023 edition, as reproduced in HELUKABEL's technical reference. They apply to insulated conductors with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or earth, based on a 30°C ambient temperature. They are not blanket breaker recommendations.

Terminations and conditions of use govern the actual rating. Conductor insulation, equipment temperature limits, ambient temperature and conductor grouping all matter. Use the 2023 NEC ampacity reference with the applicable installation requirements, not the largest number in a row.

Both weight columns are approximate values from Southwire's copper THHN specification. Copper content excludes insulation; complete wire weight includes it, but neither includes the reel. Reel examples come from Encore's THHN sheet and describe original packaging, not footage remaining on a partial reel. Application notes refer to different product forms; the insulated-conductor ampacities do not size bare grounding conductors.

0300 FTIs leftover 6 AWG automatically suitable for an EV charger?

No. “EV charger wire” is not a substitute for the insulation designation, wiring method and circuit requirements. A seller should describe the surplus product rather than promise that its gauge fits every charging installation.

Tesla's Gen 3 Wall Connector manual pairs a 50 A breaker with a maximum 40 A output and a 60 A breaker with a maximum 48 A output. For maximum output, it specifies minimum 6 AWG copper THWN-2-rated wire when the breaker is rated 75°C, but minimum 4 AWG copper THWN-2-rated wire when the breaker is rated 60°C. Its terminals accept copper only.

That is a useful example of why termination ratings matter. It does not make 6/3 NM-B interchangeable with individual THWN-2 conductors: Southwire limits NM-B ampacity to the 60°C value. For resale, identify the exact wire and leave installation selection to the qualified installer following the equipment manufacturer's instructions and applicable code.

0400 FTHow should you describe 6/3 NM-B and range-circuit leftovers?

Write the complete cable designation. In Southwire's 6/3 construction, the cable contains three insulated 6 AWG conductors plus a separate bare grounding conductor. The ground is not another insulated conductor of the same size. Photograph the outer jacket, package label and an existing exposed end without dismantling the cable.

Southwire also lists 4 AWG three-conductor NM-B. Both products need to remain identifiable as cable assemblies. For surplus NM-B coils and cut lengths, record continuous footage and whether the material was ever installed.

A note such as “left over from a range circuit” gives useful project context, but it does not establish suitability for another appliance. Load requirements and installation conditions still control. Southwire says its internal NM-B conductors are not separately listed as THHN, so stripping the outer jacket to create individual building-wire inventory is not appropriate.

0500 FTCan bare #6 and #4 copper be sold for reuse?

Reusable bare copper grounding wire should be identified before it is treated as scrap. Southwire lists both sizes in stranded construction and describes bare copper for grounding and other electrical applications. Photograph the spool label and show whether the conductor is solid or stranded.

Do not advertise either gauge as a universal grounding electrode conductor size. That selection depends on the installation and applicable grounding rules, not on the feeder ampacity table above. Keep bare wire separate from insulated green wire and from mixed scrap offcuts so each item can be reviewed on its own merits.

0600 FTWhat makes partial reels easier to evaluate for resale?

Continuous usable length, readable identification and honest condition notes matter more than a pile's appearance. Keep each color and product type separate, retain factory labels, and mark footage as measured, recorded or estimated. An original tag does not prove that a partly used reel still holds its original length.

Use cutting records where available. Our guide to measuring wire left on a reel explains ways to document uncertain footage. Do not apply the table's THHN weight to NM-B, aluminum wire or a reel with several different products wound together.

Disclose damaged insulation, crushed packaging, loose windings and previous installation. Leave reusable cable intact rather than cutting it into shorter pieces for convenience. The surplus-versus-scrap guide explains the difference between evaluating usable product and evaluating metal recovery; not every lot has a reuse market.

0700 FTWhat should you send to sell 6 AWG wire or #4 copper?

Send an overview of the entire lot, then clear photos of each reel tag, insulation or jacket print, and existing cut ends. For NM-B, include the complete cable designation; for bare copper, show construction and labeling. A readable reel-tag photo can resolve details that a wide storage-area photo cannot.

List size, product type, copper or aluminum, color, individual continuous length, package condition and whether it is unused or previously installed. Identify estimates explicitly and explain any discrepancy between the label and your inventory record. Include the Ohio pickup location and whether loading equipment or a dock is available.

Ohio Wire Buyers verifies the seller and proof of ownership, such as an invoice, purchase order, closeout paperwork or company letter, and keeps a written purchase record. We review the material and reply with questions or a written offer. Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup; we then arrange pickup and check the count against the written terms. The selling process explains those steps.

Ready to clear identifiable reels or coils from your project inventory? Request an offer for your surplus wire or call 951-403-5738. Ohio Wire Buyers arranges pickup at your Ohio jobsite, warehouse, plant or yard; we do not maintain Ohio premises or accept seller deliveries.