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B-grade surplus electrical & lighting — SWA 16mm² 3-core armoured cable (180m drum) — CardiffB-grade

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

Cardiff·180m drum·Listed 28d ago
£465/lot

Sold by Cardiff Urban Reclamation (Demolition) · Ref L0669

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Condition grade 6/10 (B-grade). 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 Cardiff — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Offered by Cardiff Urban Reclamation (demolition) from their Cardiff yard, listed 28 days ago.

Site over-orders, cancelled jobs and careful strip-outs are where the best material bargains in the UK come from — this lot is one of them. It is graded down on appearance alone; structurally and functionally it performs as A-grade.

Measurements & specifications

CSA
3 × 16mm²
Approval
BASEC BS5467
Location
Cardiff
Ref
SB-71-11
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

6/10
  • Allow a cutting/waste margin of ~10% over a normal A-grade order.
  • Cosmetic seconds — graded down for appearance, not performance.

Carbon & sustainability notes

This listing carries no CO₂-saved figure because the material is new; the sustainability win here is waste prevention — first-quality stock staying out of the waste stream entirely.

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

  • Buyer collection in Cardiff; forklift loading available weekdays 7:30am–4pm.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~30 miles of Cardiff; from £65.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Commercial fit-outs (office panels, emergency lighting)
  • EV charger sub-main runs (SWA stock)
  • Hospitality and retail feature lighting
  • Garden, outbuilding and security lighting

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 — Cardiff Urban Reclamation 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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