Panelboards and distribution equipment are frequently removed during plant upgrades, tenant build-outs and facility decommissioning. Ironcrest reviews complete panels, interiors, breakers and related electrical equipment before they are dismantled or scrapped.
For an initial review, send clear overall photos plus close-ups of manufacturer labels, part numbers or nameplates when available. Include approximate quantity, city/state, condition and your preferred timing.
Preserve value: Keep identifiable equipment and unused material intact until it has been reviewed. Cutting, mixing or removing labels can make resale evaluation harder.
Open the seller form →These terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe different equipment with different markets. Knowing which one you have helps you describe it accurately when you sell panelboards or related electrical equipment.
Commercial and industrial distribution panels, typically rated from 100 to 1200 amps. Panelboards distribute power to branch circuits through individual breakers mounted on bus bars inside a metal enclosure. They are common in office buildings, factories, schools, hospitals, and retail spaces. When you sell panelboards, the key details are the manufacturer, amperage, voltage, number of circuits, and whether breakers are included.
Essentially residential-grade breaker panels, though the term sometimes covers light commercial panels too. Load centers are lower amperage (typically 100 to 225 amps) and are mass-produced for the residential market. Individual used load centers generally have less resale value than commercial panelboards, but new-old-stock or quantity lots can still be worth a review.
Larger service-entrance equipment that sits upstream of panelboards in the electrical distribution chain. Switchboards handle higher amperages and often include metering sections. If your project involves switchboards or switchgear alongside panelboards, mention the full scope; larger equipment may justify a site visit or a broader plant closing evaluation. See also our switchgear buying page.
Brand matters in electrical equipment. Established manufacturers have active secondary markets; obsolete or off-brand panels are harder to place. When you sell panelboards, the manufacturer name on the label is one of the first things we look for.
Do not worry if your brand is not listed. Send photos of the labels and we will evaluate what you have. Related equipment like circuit breakers, bus duct, and general electrical surplus can be included in the same submission.
Not every panel is worth the same. These are the factors that separate high-value panels from commodity scrap when you sell panelboards.
A complete panel with its cover, deadfront, directory labels, and all breakers installed is far easier to evaluate than a stripped enclosure. Keep panels as intact as possible until they have been reviewed. Missing covers, damaged bus bars, or water exposure reduce value significantly.
The breakers inside a panelboard often represent a large share of its total value. Newer, higher-amperage, or specialty breakers (GFCI, AFCI, shunt trip) add value. A panel full of standard single-pole breakers is worth less than one with larger frame sizes. Do not remove breakers before the initial photo review.
Current-production panelboards from major brands have the strongest resale markets. Older panels may still have value if the breaker line is still manufactured, since replacement breakers keep the installed base alive. Truly obsolete panels with no compatible breaker supply are typically commodity value only.
New-old-stock panels — unused panels still in original packaging — are the strongest candidates for resale value. If you have surplus electrical inventory from a distributor, contractor, or project cancellation, keep it packaged and send photos of the labels. Quantity matters: a pallet of identical new panels is a different opportunity than a single used one.
Show the overall lot and identifying details.
We separate likely resale value from commodity-only material.
Clarify quantity, condition, location and removal needs.
If the material fits, work through purchase and pickup logistics.
Manufacturer, catalog number, voltage, amperage, phase and enclosure information are especially useful. Photograph the full label without glare, then take an overall photo showing the complete panel with its cover on and off if possible.
Generally yes for the initial review. A complete panel with identifiable breakers is easier to evaluate than loose pieces with no context. Do not remove breakers, strip interiors, or discard covers before sending photos.
Yes. Send group photos showing the full lot, then close-ups of representative labels and any higher-value equipment. For large quantities from a demolition, upgrade, or plant closing, an inventory list with quantities speeds up the review.
Panelboards are commercial and industrial distribution panels, typically 100 to 1200 amps, while load centers are residential-grade panels, usually 100 to 225 amps. Panelboards from major brands like Square D, Eaton, and Siemens generally have stronger resale markets than residential load centers, though new-old-stock of either type is worth a review.
We review both installed and removed equipment. For panels still in place, send photos of the installed equipment along with the project timeline and who is responsible for safe disconnection and removal. Ironcrest does not provide electrical advice; qualified contractors should handle all disconnection and removal work. Send photos for today’s price.
Photograph the material, nameplates and quantity, then send them through the quote form, by email or by phone.
We review what the material is, its condition and quantity, and whether it fits a direct purchase.
For qualifying material, we discuss a direct purchase offer and the next steps.