Sell your surplus mini power centers.
Small. Thin margin. Only worth buying in lots.
Get an offerWhat we pay for and why
Value on a mini power center comes down to kVA, primary voltage, winding metal, age, and whether it still tests. New surplus on the skid is worth the most. Failed units are worth their metal and oil.
Ratings we buy
| Category | dry type |
|---|---|
| Phases | 1 and 3 phase |
| Voltage class | low |
| 1-phase kVA | 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15 |
| 3-phase kVA | 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30 |
| Photos we need | Nameplate, open cabinet, exterior |
| Freight | Included in the offer |
What drives the number on this unit
A single mini power center rarely covers its own freight. Five or more on a pallet becomes a purchase.
Square D and Eaton units with full breaker complements carry the value. Empty enclosures are scrap weight.
Contractors over-order these constantly. New-in-box units are the exception to the lot rule; send those individually.
Reading the nameplate
Nameplate is on the front cover. For a lot, one nameplate photo per model plus a count and a group shot of the pallet does it.
Freight and rigging
Each unit is 100 to 400 pounds. Palletized, banded, liftgate truck. Combine them with anything else you are selling and the freight math improves for both of us.
Six-step sell process
- 01Send three photos and a ZIP code
- 02We read the nameplate and reply
- 03You get a written offer
- 04We schedule freight and rigging
- 05Pickup and paperwork
- 06You get paid within 3 business days of a passed test
FAQ
Yes. The core, windings, tank steel, and oil all carry value. Tell us the failure mode if you know it.
Send the other two photos and whatever you know. Illegible nameplates route to a slower queue, but the lead still gets a call.
No. Dry-type units have no oil and no PCB exposure. We skip that step entirely.
We do. Flatbed for most units, lowboy or crane for larger substation gear. Tell us if the unit is truck accessible.
One new-in-box unit, yes. One used unit, usually not; freight eats it. Put it on the pallet with your next lot.