{"id":186,"date":"2016-12-29T18:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T18:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2016-12-29T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2016-12-29T18:18:08","slug":"save-money-with-refurbished-electrical-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/save-money-with-refurbished-electrical-components\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Money With Refurbished Electrical Components"},"content":{"rendered":"

A great way for businesses to save money is to look into purchasing used or refurbished electrical components to replace components that have failed.\u00a0 It is important when buying used or refurbished circuit breakers, transformers, bus ducts and plugs to make purchases from a reputable, trusted source.<\/p>\n

There are risks involved in purchasing refurbished electrical components<\/a> from unknown sources.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Components with visible damage, rust, missing pieces or illegible labeling there is an added risk.\u00a0 It is important that the part that is purchased and received is in good shape and labeled appropriately. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Without much needed information on amps or wattage, especially when working with electricity, there is a greater risk of danger.\u00a0 Precautions should always be taken when working with electricity.<\/p>\n

Avoid the following when looking into buying used or refurbished electrical components<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Before you make a purchase be sure you fully understand what you need.\u00a0Don\u2019t assume the seller is educated on what you need.\u00a0 As a buyer the more information you have the better off you are in getting exactly what is needed.\u00a0 The brand name and catalog number are always good to have on hand when searching for a necessary component.\u00a0 All of this knowledge helps to protect you, the buyer, from dodgy sellers.<\/p>\n

It is best never to buy used or refurbished electrical components off of an ad where specific details about the product are not given.\u00a0 As a buyer it is your right to know all of the details about a specific product including exactly what condition it is in upon purchase.\u00a0If the information that you need is not clearly listed ask for the information in writing.<\/p>\n

Another thing to look into when purchasing refurbished components<\/a> online is to look to see if the online store also has a brick and mortar shop.\u00a0 Many times companies operate both online and at a store front.\u00a0 If this is the case be sure to research both aspects of their business to get a clear picture of who you are dealing with.\u00a0 Companies that operate both online and in person often have a deadline on when you can return products as well as a fee for restocking the item.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of questions to assist you when talking with sellers of used or refurbished electrical components.<\/p>\n