Sell THHN Wire Left Over from Building Projects
THHN is common single-conductor building wire used in raceways for branch circuits and feeders. If your business has material left after a job, a cancelled order or an inventory change, keep it identified and intact. We buy reusable surplus THHN wire for resale and reuse rather than stripping it for metal.
Full reels are not the only material worth submitting. Partial reels, boxed coils and identifiable cut lengths can also be reviewed. Tell us which lengths are continuous and which are separate pieces; several short pieces are not the same product as one continuous run.
Reusable wire is usually worth more sold as product than sold as scrap by weight because the buyer is paying for usable wire, not just metal. Our guide to surplus wire value versus scrap price explains that distinction.
THHN Sizes, Colors and Conductor Materials to Include
Send your list from 14 AWG through 1000 kcmil, with the conductor material and actual insulation designation for each item. Copper and aluminum building wire should be listed separately. Do not assume that all wire on similar-looking reels carries the same rating; the jacket legend and reel tag are the starting points.
Include black, red, blue, white, green and any other colors in your inventory. Color, size and continuous footage help distinguish usable stock from a mixed pile of wire. For smaller branch-circuit stock, see our information on selling 14, 12 and 10 AWG wire.
Southwire SIMpull, Encore and Cerrowire markings are useful identification details when present. Photograph the actual manufacturer label rather than relying on the reel's appearance, especially if the wire has been transferred to a different reel.
Reading THHN and THWN-2 Markings Before an Offer
Many building-wire products carry both THHN and THWN-2 markings, but you should report what your wire actually says. THHN identifies a thermoplastic-insulated, nylon-jacketed wire rated for dry and damp locations; THWN-2 adds a wet-location rating. A THHN-only marking should not be represented as THWN-2.
As THHN wire buyers, we need enough detail to identify the product being offered. Photograph a readable stretch of jacket print showing size, material where marked, insulation designation, voltage rating and manufacturer. Include the reel tag even if some information repeats.
If a tag and jacket disagree, send both and explain any known re-reeling. Our guide to reading a wire reel tag helps you locate the details needed for a useful inventory.
Have reel tags or a footage list? Send photos and we will review the lot.
Get an offerPreparing Full and Partial THHN Wire Reels
Keep THHN wire reels together by size, color and conductor material. Leave reusable wire on its reel or in its original coil instead of cutting it into smaller pieces. Secure loose ends without damaging the jacket, and keep labels with the material they identify.
An estimate is acceptable when you do not know the remaining footage, provided you label it as an estimate. Report known cuts, splices, jacket damage or uncertain storage history. These details help us assess reuse instead of assuming that every partial reel is ready for resale.
For mixed job leftovers, list each reel or coil on its own line and give it a matching photo number. Our information on partial reels and cut lengths explains how to present material that is no longer in its original full package.
Photos That Help Us Review Your THHN Inventory
Start with a whole-lot photo that shows how much material you have and how it is packaged. Add close-ups that let us connect each label to the correct reel or coil. Avoid submitting only a distant warehouse photo or only a tag with no view of the wire.
Send the following through the online form, by phone or by email. You can request a written wire offer with your inventory and photographs; identify any footage figures that still need verification.
- Reel tags showing manufacturer, size, product designation and original footage where available.
- Readable jacket print and cut ends showing conductor material and condition.
- Whole-reel or whole-coil views, plus close-ups of any visible damage.
- A list of sizes, colors, estimated remaining lengths and the pickup location.
Texas Pickup and Houston Drop-Off for Building Wire
We arrange pickup anywhere in Texas. Tell us where the THHN is stored, whether reels are loose or palletized, and what access is available for collection. Include any site restrictions so pickup details can be addressed before the material moves.
You can also drop off by appointment at 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087, in southeast Houston near I-45 and Loop 610. Call 951-403-5738 first to arrange the visit. See our Texas pickup coverage for statewide service information.
We review your submission and make a written offer before pickup. Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup, and we check the received count against the written terms.
Ownership and Reusable Condition for THHN Sales
We buy reusable surplus product from businesses and verify the seller and proof of ownership, such as an invoice, purchase order, closeout paperwork or company letter. We keep a written purchase record; see our Texas wire seller paperwork guide for preparation details.
Previously installed wire is not automatically scrap, but its condition matters. Tell us if it was pulled from conduit, re-reeled or exposed to damage, and include clear photographs. Our information on selling used electrical wire covers the distinction between used material and reusable product.
If the wire is not reusable, we will say so honestly. Material with unsuitable condition or insufficient usable length may belong with a scrap recycler instead.