BQD & BQCH Breakers

Siemens currently manufactures the BQD style breaker. The BQCH breaker is the older version of the BQD. Both styles use the same frame, and can be interchanged within a panel. These breakers range from 15 to 100 amps. The single pole version runs at 277 VAC, while the 2 and 3 pole versions run at 480Y/277. These voltages allow for an Interrupt Rating at 14 KA. The catalog numbers on these breakers look a little different.

Surplus Salvage is currently selling an ever growing inventory of Siemens / ITE BQD and BQCH style circuit breakers, along with hundreds of other types of electrical equipment. Click here to see our Siemens / ITE circuit breakers.

For more information check out the manufacturer's cut sheets.

Auctions ending tomorrow!

Our eBay store Electrical Surplus Salvage has some great items on auction ending tomorrow! We have items from Allen Bradley, Square D and others up for bid. So hurry over and check it out and while you're there check out our store!

Square D QO & QOB Circuit Breakers

Square D QO & QOB circuit breakers are a miniature thermal magnetic circuit breaker that provides over current protection and switching. Most new styles are equipped with a “Visi-Trip” indicator, which will allow you to visually see that the breaker has been tripped. These breakers have an Interrupt rating of 10 KA. The QO breaker is a Plug-On breaker that will work on QO load centers, NQOD panel boards, or Speed-D distribution panels. The QOB breaker is a Bolt-On breaker that will work on NQOD panel boards. Surplus Salvage currently has hundreds of QO and QOB circuit breakers, along with thousands of other electrical items for sale. Check out our link below to see and purchase from our selection of Square D Circuit Breakers.

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Link to manufacturer's cut sheets

Siemens/ITE/Bulldog Pushmatic Circuit Breakers Type P1, P2, and Duplex

Pushmatic circuit breakers range in brand including Siemens, ITE, Bulldog, & Gould. These brands are interchangeable, and the result of multiple companies merging. The Pushmatic breaker is still widely used within commercial and industrial world today. This is a very easy to use circuit breaker with a push button on / off switch. The breakers offer coil magnetic and thermal protection on each circuit*. At Surplus Salvage LLC., we offer an ever growing variety of Pushmatic breakers. These include the basic P1, P2, and Duplex type, along with ground fault breakers ( P120GF ), blank filler plates ( PFP3 ), and handle locks ( PHL1 & PHL4 ). We only sell original, brand name circuit breakers. Check out our link below to see our current selections.

Pushmatic Breakers

*For more information on these breakers, check out the Siemens SPEEDFAX cut sheets

Hardware Kits

Electrical Surplus Salvage offers an ever expanding selection of new surplus and used circuit breaker hardware kits and panel accessories. We currently have complete kits for Siemens Type S1-S5 panels as well as General Electric Spectra Series panels. All units are complete and each of our listings have photos. Check out the link below to shop for hardware kits and while you're in our store feel free to browse for any of your other electrical needs!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!

Hardware Kits

Lintern Traffic Signal Dock Light

The first item of the week we have on auction starting Friday is a Lintern Traffic Signal Dock Light. This is a very nice item as it has never been used. The lights are Red and Blue and are in a dust proof enclosure measuring 16" x 8" x 6 1/4".Easy to change bulbs (60 watt Lamp Max) with 1/4 turn captivated fasteners. (Bulbs not included)

Check out our eBay store Electrical Surplus Salvage!

Check out our auction for this item!

For more information about this item check out Lintern Corporation's website.

Item of the Week!

Surplus Salvage is starting a new Item of the Week promotion. Each week we will choose two or three items from our inventory to put on an auction beginning on Friday and running through the next week.

Starting this Friday we will have a Lintern Traffic Signal Dock Light on auction. The lights are red and blue and they are in a dust proof enclosure. These are super nice items they are New, Never Used.

We will also have a Insul 8 25' Cable Reel rated for Nema 2 Indoor Use and comes with a wall mount unit.

The items won't be listed until Friday but here is a link to our store Electrical Surplus Salvage so you can browse through our other items in eager anticipation!

Buying a Safety Switch/Disconnect

Some key things to think about when buying a disconnect/safety switch are:

• Whether the unit is new or used
• If the unit is Fusible or Non-Fusible - if it is fusible, does it come with fuses that are the correct amperage
• Neutral & Ground - Make sure these are included if they are required. If you need to meet code, you may want to make sure the switch is rated with a neutral.
• Enclosures - Find out if the unit you are buying is the proper enclosure type for the job. For Example a Nema 1 is an indoor enclosure and a Nema 12 is dustproof, etc.
• Be certain that you are purchasing the proper voltage, phases, and amperage for the application.

• Condition - Although it is typically a safe bet to buy a used disconnect/safety switch, some used units have holes where wire has previously been run in and out of the them and some disconnects will rust. Just make sure you are familiar with the switch inside and out.

Electrical Surplus Salvage sells both new and used disconnects/safety switches. Check out our store! More photos available upon request!

We Have Stuff On Auction - For Cheap!

Our eBay Store Electrical Surplus Salvage has some great stuff up for auction like the circuit breaker pictured here for a starting bid of just $9.99! There are still 4 days left so come by and check us out!

link to the auction of the circuit breaker pictured

EHB-AS Power link Remotely Operated Circuit Breaker Cat # EHB14020AS

The EHB14020AS circuit breaker is a 20 Amp Square D breaker. It runs at 120/277 VAC and is a single pole unit. This remote controlled circuit breaker provides remote on/off operations. This bolt on breaker is used in Square D type NF lighting panel boards. Surplus Salvage LLC / Electrical Surplus Salvage currently has these breakers for sale for only $40 each. These breakers are new surplus. Check out the links below.

Link to circuit breaker store item

Link to our eBay store

Link to circuit breaker specs

One Day Only!

For One Day Only! Electrical Surplus Salvage is having a 15% Off Safety Switches Sale! Sale is limited to Challenger brand safety switches (new in box) Very limited quantities so hurry in for best selection! Sale starts 11:00P(EST) July 12th and ends 11:00P(EST) on July 13th.Safety Switches : Challenger


We also have some new items up for auction......so check us out!

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Blog About Nothing Much

Well, I don't have any new material to post yet this week so I will craft something. Our auction for the laser ended on Saturday with an ending bid of $405.00! Not bad. I think it sold to Thailand which is new territory for us. We also had our first sale to France this week. Pretty exciting! We've been selling internationally for a little while now but because of the nature of what we sell, it's been mostly to Canada. It's fun to sell to new places.

Our eBay store is looking good. We picked up a lot of useful information at eBay Live and we have enjoyed making many improvements. Traffic has picked up a good deal too.

We invite you to come check out our eBay store Electrical Surplus Salvage

Buying a Used or Surplus Transformer

Here is a list of a few things to remember when purchasing a used or surplus transformer:
First, make sure that the unit is one that suits your application. If you're not sure, just ask! A reputable dealer would be happy to answer any questions and steer you in the right direction.
A transformer is an electrical device that is used to change voltage and amperage. It does not generate power.
In addition to pictures of the outside of the unit, ask to see photos of the coil and the core inside the transformer. The core and the coil rust much faster than the sheet metal on the outside. Some rust on the outside of the unit does not inhibit the functionality of the transformer and photos of the inside also lets you see if the unit is copper or aluminum. We typically only post one or two photos of transformers to keep our listing fees down but we are happy to send as many pictures as necessary to a potential buyer so they feel comfortable that they are getting what they pay for.
Lastly, consider the size of the transformer and the cost of shipping . These items are very heavy and are almost always shipped by freight carrier. Make sure that the seller knows how to properly pack and secure the transformer before shipping.

Check out our transformers for sale at our eBay store!

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Digital Measuring Acculaser

This digital measuring machine is a Rank Precision Ind., Model 100, Acculaser. It contains a computer port, and is capable of adjustable heights for V-blocks. The fuse from this unit has gone bad. I replaced it with another to show that the unit is still functioning correctly, but I would recommend changing it out. Manufactured in December 1981 Serial # 169 Volts 115 Amps .75 Hertz 50/60

Check this item out on auction on eBay!

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A Guide to Buying Used and Surplus New MCC Buckets

When purchasing MCC Buckets, one should make sure that they know exactly what they need. Surplus Salvage only sells buckets with a door and hinges. This sets us apart from many other sellers who only offer the bucket in the initial sale and charge extra for the bucket door, the hinges to connect the door, and the shelves to support the bucket. If a person is repairing an older, broken unit they may only need the bucket, but if a bucket is being installed for a new run, all the gear is necessary. My advice is to check with the dealer and make sure you are getting everything you need to complete your job. A bucket installed without a door would not be up to code.

I just want to introduce myself!

I am new to the whole Blog thing so I just want to introduce myself and my company. My name is Heather and I will be the one doing most of the posting on here. I work for a company called Surplus Salvage, LLC. We salvage industrial electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects, and almost everything in between. We are family owned and operated and have been in business for 7 years. We are a dynamic company made up of people mostly in their 20's and early 30's (I would be the old lady of the group) with the exception of our CEO who has had 30 years of experience as an electrician in the industrial electrical trade. That would make him well past his early 30's! :)
We pride ourselves on our customer service and all of our sales are satisfaction guaranteed! We present the customer with good-quality photos and accurate information before they ever pay a dime. We want the customer to know exactly what they are getting. We are also happy to answer any questions about an item. We try to find out as much about the application of the item before we sell it so the customer knows whether or not it is the right kind of line-up for the job. Sometimes it isn't! We will be honest and say that something else would work better for the customers needs and we will also let you know if we don't think something would be up to code.
In addition to buying and selling industrial electrical equipment from a brick and mortar operation for the last seven years, we've been selling our items on eBay. We've only been doing it for about 2 years but we enjoy it very much and we would invite you to check out our eBay store Electrical Surplus Salvage