Sell Aluminum Building Wire in Ohio

Ohio Wire Buyers buys reusable surplus aluminum building wire from businesses anywhere in Ohio, including full and partial reels of AA-8000 alloy feeders. To sell aluminum building wire, send photos of the reel tags, insulation print and conductor ends with a footage list or estimate; we review the material for resale and reuse, not as scrap metal by the pound.

0100 FTWhat counts as AA-8000 aluminum building wire?

AA-8000 describes a family of aluminum conductor alloys, not an insulation type or a complete cable specification. The same alloy family appears in different products, so an entry reading only “aluminum wire” leaves important questions unanswered. Identify the conductor size, insulation designation, manufacturer and remaining length together.

Southwire identifies its AlumaFlex XHHW-2 product as AA-8176 aluminum alloy; Prysmian identifies STABILOY XHHW-2 as an 8000-series alloy product. Their published specifications cover sizes from 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. Those are product ranges, not a promise that every size, color or partial reel will receive an offer.

Building wire is one category within the wire and cable we buy. Keep factory tags and purchase records with the material: they help establish the product identity and ownership without guessing from a silver-colored cut end.

0200 FTWhich insulation markings should you photograph?

For surplus XHHW-2 feeders, photograph the full printed legend, including any RW90 marking. XHHW-2 uses cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated XLPE. Southwire's current specification lists wet or dry operation up to 90°C and products rated 600 or 1000 volts; Prysmian's cited STABILOY specification lists 600 volts. The actual reel marking controls which product you have.

Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 building wire is also a documented product, not automatically copper because it says THHN. Encore's aluminum specification describes a compact AA-8000 conductor, PVC insulation and a nylon outer jacket, with UL 83 among its standards. Its dual-rated product is listed for 600-volt applications and 90°C wet or dry locations.

For USE-2 and RHW-2 surplus, preserve every designation. Encore's specification distinguishes 600-volt USE-2 from RHH/RHW-2 applications up to 1000 volts and lists UL 44 and UL 854. Do not assume all underground wire carries the same building-wire ratings.

0300 FTWhy does compact stranding matter to a buyer?

Compact stranding changes the conductor's physical profile; it does not turn aluminum into the copper size with the same ampacity. Manufacturer specifications describe the alloy and stranding construction separately from insulation thickness. A ruler across the insulation cannot reliably replace the printed conductor size.

Prysmian's STABILOY specification includes compact-stranded constructions and different stranding options across its size range. Southwire also publishes compact conductor dimensions. Send an existing accessible cut-end photo, but do not cut usable wire merely to expose strands or try to identify the alloy by appearance.

Keep the manufacturer name legible, including Southwire AlumaFlex, Encore or STABILOY markings. These names help locate the correct specification; they do not establish condition by themselves. Brand names and trademarks belong to their owners, and Ohio Wire Buyers is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an authorized dealer of these manufacturers.

0400 FTHow do copper and aluminum feeder sizes compare?

Aluminum generally requires a larger conductor size to meet a given copper conductor's table ampacity. There is no universal “go up one size” rule. The following comparisons use the 75°C columns of NEC Table 310.16, 2023 edition, reproduced in HELUKABEL's NEC 2023 reference.

The table assumes no more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or earth and a 30°C ambient temperature. Terminations and conditions of use govern the actual rating. A 90°C insulation marking does not automatically permit use of the 90°C ampacity at equipment terminals.

These are identification comparisons, not permission to substitute conductors in an installation. Voltage drop, raceway fill, load requirements and connector compatibility also need evaluation. Our copper versus aluminum wire guide provides related context for sorting surplus inventory.

0500 FTWhat makes leftover aluminum feeders useful for resale?

A cost-driven design change can leave either copper or aluminum reels unused. Report what the approved project actually purchased, not what was originally estimated. If the feeder arrangement changed, identify each remaining conductor independently rather than assuming the whole lot matches the final drawing.

Continuous length matters. Keep long pieces intact, separate splices from unspliced lengths, and distinguish unused leftovers from previously installed cable. A reel with identifiable wire and documented footage is easier to evaluate than a pile of short pieces stripped of their insulation.

Report abrasion, flattened areas, broken strands, heat damage or questionable storage exposure. Do not hide damage beneath fresh wrapping. For uncertain quantities, use our guide to measuring wire remaining on a reel and label estimates honestly rather than copying the original factory footage.

0600 FTIs the aluminum in the conductor or only the armor?

Aluminum armor does not establish conductor metal. Encore's MC Aluminum Armor THHN/THWN-2 product page specifically identifies copper building wire inside the armor. For metal-clad cable lots, show the assembly tag and accessible conductor ends, not just the metallic outer covering.

Likewise, overhead aluminum conductor belongs in a separate inventory entry from insulated building wire. Keep bare conductor, service cable assemblies and single-conductor feeders distinct. A whole-lot photograph helps us see the assortment, but close-ups establish which material is actually offered.

0700 FTWhat should you send for an aluminum wire offer?

Give each reel or coil its own inventory reference and use that reference in the photo names. The following checklist focuses on the details that distinguish similar-looking black aluminum feeders.

Our reel-tag reading guide explains how to separate original package information from remaining inventory. Include the pickup location, available loading equipment and any access restrictions. Leave unknown details marked unknown; clear photographs are more useful than an unsupported description.

0800 FTHow do you sell aluminum building wire in Ohio?

Ohio Wire Buyers reviews the photos and footage list, then replies with questions or a written offer before pickup. Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup. We verify the seller and ownership documentation, keep a written purchase record, and check the count against the written terms when collecting the material.

We arrange pickup at your Ohio jobsite, warehouse, plant or yard. Ohio Wire Buyers has no Ohio street address, office, yard or drop-off. The selling process covers the practical steps. If the wire is not reusable, we say so, and a scrap metal recycler may be the right buyer.

Send your aluminum feeder inventory through the surplus wire offer form, or call 951-403-5738 to discuss the material before preparing the photos.