Direct-Burial Cable
USE-2 and RHW built for the trench: thick moisture-proof jackets over solid copper.
USE-2 & RHW • UNDERGROUND WIRE • NO MINIMUMS
WE BUYUSE & RHW WIRE
USE-2 and RHW are the wires rated to be buried directly in the ground with no conduit: they feed homes, parking lots, and site lighting from underground. Electricians and site crews pull them by the coil, and every service upgrade leaves cutoffs. If you have underground wire, that copper has a buyer.
USE-2RHWDirect BurialNo Minimums
WHAT IT IS, PLAINLY SAID
Underground wire, explained.
USE stands for underground service entrance, and RHW is rubber-insulated, heat- and water-resistant building wire. Both are rated for direct burial: they go straight into a trench with no conduit around them, built with thick moisture-proof jackets. Electricians run them to garages, sheds, site lighting, and service entrances. Pulled-up and leftover lengths are solid copper under a tough jacket, and they sell like any quality insulated wire.
Coils and Cutoffs
Partial coils from site work and cutoffs from every service upgrade.
Pulled-Up Lengths
Old underground runs pulled during upgrades: copper is copper, dirt and all.
WHO GENERATES IT
The trades that trench
- Electricians: service upgrades, garage feeds, and outdoor circuits
- Site-work contractors: parking lots, site lighting, and underground distribution
- Utility crews: service drops and secondary replacements
- Landscapers: outdoor lighting and irrigation-power circuits
- Demolition contractors: site clearing pulls old underground runs
- Property managers: parking-lot lighting upgrades retire cable by the run
NO MINIMUMSEvery coil counts
A cutoff or a trench’s worth: all welcome, all graded honestly.
TOUGH JACKETBurial rated
Moisture-proof jackets over solid copper conductors.
BIG LOTSFreight handled
On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
WHAT TO SEND
What to send for a USE/RHW quote
Underground-wire quotes are fast with a photo and a quantity.
- PHOTOS — The coils, plus a close look at the jacket and any markings.
- QUANTITY — Coil counts or estimated pounds. Rough guesses are fine.
- TYPE — USE-2, RHW, or uncertain: a photo of the jacket settles it.
- LOCATION — City and state, so bigger lots can be routed for freight.
Prefer email? [email protected]
FROM TRENCH TO PAYMENT
How a USE/RHW deal works.
Send Photos & Quantity
Photos of the wire, how much you have, and your location. One coil or a trench’s worth: every lot starts the same way.
Get a Fast Quote
A real number based on copper content and current market levels. Compare it with confidence.
Ship or Schedule
Small lots ship with simple instructions. On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
Weigh, Settle & Get Paid
Your wire is weighed in the open and priced by grade. Then quick payment by check, wire, or cash.
WHY IRONCREST
Why wire sellers call Ironcrest first
- No minimums: a cutoff gets the same straight answer as a full site’s surplus
- We know this wire: USE-2 and RHW graded for what they are
- Fast quotes from photos: know what the coils are worth before you load them
- Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled: check, wire, or cash
- One direct contact: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174, not a department
- Your material never leaves the United States
ONE DIRECT CONTACT
Talk to Sonny, not a department
Every quote and payment runs through one person who answers the phone: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174. No portals, no ticket queues, no waiting on a committee.
- FAST QUOTES — Call or send photos for a fast quote on your material.
- QUICK PAYMENT — Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled.
- NO MINIMUMS — One bucket or a truckload: every seller gets the same straight answer.
- US ONLY — Your material never leaves the United States.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Asked by people holding this material.
What is the difference between USE-2 and RHW?
Application and jacket. USE-2 is built for underground service entrances; RHW is a rubber-insulated building wire also rated for wet locations. Both are solid copper with tough moisture-proof jackets, and both sell well.
Does dirt on pulled-up cable matter?
No. Pulled-up underground runs come with dirt: shake off the loose stuff and send it as is. Dirt does not change the deal.
I only have a short cutoff. Is it worth calling?
Yes. There are no minimums and every coil counts. Short cutoffs still get a fast quote.
Can I mix USE-2 with THHN and other wire?
Yes. Mixed wire lots are normal: each type is graded separately and the breakdown shows every line.
How do I tell USE-2 from ordinary cable?
The jacket markings say so: look for USE-2 or RHW printed on the jacket. If the markings are gone, a photo of the cable gets you an accurate identification.
We trench every week. Can this be recurring?
Yes. Site crews with steady wire output can set up a collection rhythm: accumulate, call, and the wire moves on your schedule.
NO MINIMUMS
That underground wire is copper.
Send photos of the wire, a quantity, and your location. You will get a fast quote and a clear breakdown before you commit to anything.
Call 312-880-8174 or email [email protected].