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FPL / FPLR / FPLP

We buy surplus fire alarm cable

Red-jacketed cable with a fire rating, bought by the reel for one building and left over on the next.

Fire alarm cable is listed FPL for general use, FPLR for risers and FPLP for plenum spaces, in 2 to 4 conductors with or without a shield. It is installed in commercial buildings and replaced during renovations.

Because each building needs a specific length, a contractor finishing a school or a clinic usually has several partial reels in the van.

Fire alarm cable we buy
SpecificationWhat we accept
TypesFPL, FPLR, FPLP, and power-limited fire alarm constructions
Conductors2, 3 and 4 conductor, 14 to 18 AWG, shielded or unshielded
JacketRed PVC, and plenum-rated versions
FormatFull reels, partial reels and coils
ConditionIntact jacket and legible print, no paint or fire damage
Red fire alarm cable reels in a warehouse
Fire alarm cable — full reels and partial reels are both in scope.

How fire alarm cable is identified

  • FPL, FPLR or FPLP printed on the jacket
  • Conductor count and AWG
  • Shielded or unshielded
  • Feet remaining on the reel
  • Whether the print is still legible, since inspectors need it

The rating is the product

FPLP costs more than FPL because it can go in a plenum. That rating is printed on the jacket, and it is the first thing a purchaser checks. A reel with an illegible print loses most of its value.

Wire and cable only

We do not buy transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, MCCs, generators, bus plugs, chillers, machinery or unrelated scrap. Mixed loads are fine as long as we are quoting the wire portion.

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Not sure what you have?

Read the print legend off the jacket and call +1 (614) 715-3047. For this material the tag, the insulation type and the footage are what we need.

FPL / FPLR / FPLP quote

Quote your fire alarm cable

Send the reel tag, the jacket legend and the footage. Photographs of the tag and the reel end are usually enough to give you a number.

  • Statewide North Carolina pickup
  • Full and partial reels
  • No obligation to sell

Call +1 (614) 715-3047 or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com.

Wire quote request

Tell us what you have and where it is. Photos of the reel tag and jacket legend help us respond faster.

Photos: add up to 6 photos (10 MB total) — the full reel, the reel tag, and the jacket legend or wire size marking. Photos are optional, but they are the fastest way to get a real answer.

Your contact
Where the wire is sitting right now, not your mailing address.
The wire
Photos
JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP. 10 MB total per submission. On a phone you can take the photo or pick it from your library.
  • The full reel, so we can see size and remaining wire
  • The reel tag or label
  • A close-up of the jacket legend or size marking

By submitting you agree to be contacted about this wire. We use your details only to respond to this request. Privacy.

Fire alarm cable questions

Do you buy plenum-rated fire alarm cable?
Yes, and it is the higher-value version. Note FPLP specifically.
Do you buy 2-conductor fire alarm cable?
Yes, along with 4-conductor and shielded variants.
Do you take cable from a renovation?
Yes, as long as it was not installed. Cable pulled out of a wall is not something we buy.
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