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XHHW / XHHW-2

We buy surplus XHHW and XHHW-2 wire

Thermoset insulation, a smaller diameter for the same ampacity, and the default choice for wet locations and large feeders.

XHHW uses cross-linked polyethylene insulation, which is why it survives wet locations and why it is thinner than THHN at the same conductor size. XHHW-2 is rated 90 degrees C wet and dry. Both are common in feeders, services and underground work.

Large aluminum XHHW feeders are one of the more valuable things that comes out of a commercial closeout, and one of the more common items left on a rack.

XHHW we buy
SpecificationWhat we accept
TypesXHHW, XHHW-2, and RHW-2 dual-rated constructions
MaterialCopper and aluminum
Sizes#14 through 1000 MCM, with 250 to 500 MCM most common
Rating600V and 1kV, 90 degrees C wet or dry
FormatFull reels, partial reels, coils and cut lengths on the reel
Wooden reels of black XHHW cable in a warehouse
XHHW & XHHW-2 wire — full reels and partial reels are both in scope.

How XHHW is identified

  • XHHW or XHHW-2 printed on the jacket, not just a color
  • Conductor size in AWG or MCM
  • Copper or aluminum, confirmed at a cut end
  • Voltage class, since 1kV material is priced differently
  • Footage remaining and whether the reel tag is intact

Same ampacity, less copper

XHHW insulates more efficiently than thermoplastic, so a given raceway carries more current. That is why plants and large commercial jobs specify it for feeders — and why the leftovers tend to be big reels rather than coils.

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.

Related wire types

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.

XHHW / XHHW-2 quote

Quote your xhhw and xhhw-2 wire

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

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XHHW & XHHW-2 wire questions

Do you buy aluminum XHHW in large sizes?
Yes, and it is one of the better items we see. 350, 500 and 750 MCM aluminum feeders are bought regularly.
Is XHHW-2 different from XHHW?
It is rated for wet locations at 90 degrees C. Note which is printed on the jacket, because the rating matters to the next user.
Do you buy XHHW with a damaged jacket?
A damaged section at the end of a reel is usually fine. Damage through the run changes what the reel is, so point it out.
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