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

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

Leeds·180m drum·Listed 20d ago
£585/lot

Sold by Leeds Urban Reclamation (Demolition) · Ref L0661

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 Leeds — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Direct from Leeds Urban Reclamation, a demolition operating out of Leeds; live for 20 days.

This is exactly the kind of material that typically ends up in a skip costing the seller money; buying it diverts it back into a build. It is graded down on appearance alone; structurally and functionally it performs as A-grade.

Measurements & specifications

CSA
3 × 16mm²
Approval
BASEC BS5467
Location
Leeds
Ref
SB-71-03
Quantity / lot size
180m drum
Electrical safety
Insulation-resistance tested before listing
Standards
BS 7671 18th Edition compatible
Batch check
5 units function-tested from the lot
Packaging
On original drum/reel

Condition report & known defects

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

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.

With Part Z and embodied-carbon reporting moving up the agenda, documented reuse like this is increasingly worth recording in your project's carbon log.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Leeds; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Nationwide pallet courier available — typically £75–£130 per pallet, 2–4 working days.
  • Viewings welcomed by appointment; the measurements table above reflects what was checked at listing.

Typical applications

  • Garden, outbuilding and security lighting
  • Full rewires and consumer unit upgrades
  • Commercial fit-outs (office panels, emergency lighting)
  • EV charger sub-main runs (SWA stock)

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 — Leeds 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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