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Reclaimed surplus electrical & lighting — SWA 16mm² 3-core armoured cable (180m drum) — BristolReclaimed

SWA 16mm² 3-core armoured cable (180m drum) — Bristol

Bristol·180m drum·Listed 21d ago
£590/lot
~64kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Bristol Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0662

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Condition grade 8/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 180m drum.

About this lot

Part-used drum. Brand new, BASEC approved. Ideal for outbuilding sub-mains and EV charger installations. Located in Bristol — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Listed 21 days ago by Bristol Reclaim Co., a demolition based in Bristol.

Every lot here was once destined for waste transfer — listing it instead keeps first-quality material in circulation at well below merchant list. As reclaimed stock it carries genuine history — the full condition report below states exactly what to expect.

Measurements & specifications

CSA
3 × 16mm²
Approval
BASEC BS5467
Location
Bristol
Ref
SB-71-04
Quantity / lot size
180m drum
Electrical safety
PAT tested with certificate
Standards
BASEC approved cable
Batch check
2 units function-tested from the lot
Packaging
Original boxes, sealed

Condition report & known defects

8/10
  • Decommissioned professionally with test certification — see measurements table.
  • Expect natural variation in tone and texture across the batch — this is the appeal of reclaimed stock.
  • Minor handling marks from salvage and palletising; nothing affecting use.
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.

Carbon & sustainability notes

The 64 kg CO₂e figure on this listing is calculated against manufacturing new fittings and copper cable (copper ~4 kg CO₂e per kg; an LED panel ~25 kg CO₂e).

Put another way — about 378 km of driving emissions, or 3 tree-years of carbon uptake.

If your project tracks embodied carbon (BREEAM, Part Z readiness, or client ESG reporting), keep this listing reference as evidence of avoided emissions.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's Bristol premises — kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~60 miles of Bristol; from £40.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • EV charger sub-main runs (SWA stock)
  • Hospitality and retail feature lighting
  • Garden, outbuilding and security lighting
  • Full rewires and consumer unit upgrades

Questions about this lot

Can surplus electrical gear be used in a certified install?+

Yes — new surplus carries the same markings and standards as merchant stock. Your electrician certifies the installation, not the purchase route.

Is part-used cable drum length guaranteed?+

The stated length is measured, not estimated — Bristol Reclaim Co. re-measures drums on listing with a ±1m tolerance.

Are the LED fittings covered by warranty?+

End-of-line stock typically retains the manufacturer's product warranty from date of purchase — keep the invoice as proof.

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