Whether you are having your electrical devices fixed or giving them a whole new state-of-the-art facelift, knowing where to look and what to look out for can make all the difference because buying refurbished equipment may be not only a cost-effective alternative in the short-term but also a secure long-term financial solution.
You may have a machine that has replacement parts that are becoming obsolete, but you don’t want to get rid of it or a need to preserve the equipment because it is that is no longer being produced. With a little research, there are certified refurbished experts, licensed distributors, or original equipment manufacturers available out there who are more than capable of offering you solutions that are specific to your needs.
Refurbished Does Not Mean Not As Good
Common misconceptions about purchasing refurbished electrical components are that people believe that because components are often sold at reduced prices, it means they are reduced in performance. This is in fact not the case at all. An electrical component that has undergone comprehensive re-manufacturing and testing process according to all OEM specifications can be restored to a perfect working condition enough that an untrained eye would believe it is brand new. This ensures that refurbished electrical components can continue to function without any hiccups and failure rates that are significantly reduced since it has been tested.
It’s not to mean that those with an inclination toward newer technology than what is currently available in the refurbished equipment market shouldn’t go for the surplus electrical components. In fact, buying new is ideal for those who do not have any financial constraints for this type of purchase.
On the other hand, reconditioning electrical components, otherwise known as refurbishing, electrical components, does indeed, save money, time, and it also extends the components lifespan. In addition to that, by giving electrical components an update, electronics manufacturers reduce e-waste and can keep electronic waste out of landfills. Electronic waste has become a growing concern over the recent past following the exponential growth of the global market of electrical and electronic equipment.
Testing Procedures
It is also important to mention that while original equipment manufacturers OEM are only obligated to batch test their products, reconditioning or refurbishing standards require 100% device testing, a process that follows the following stringent procedures:
- Conduct an initial test
- Strip, inspect, and clean the electrical device
- Replace and recondition worn or damaged electrical components
- Reassemble
- Perform verification test
- Document and finally certify
Saving Money When Possible
If you intend on buying new, more expensive equipment but cannot afford it, purchasing a refurbished electrical component or a piece of newly refurbished equipment may be your best bet.
Learn more about J & P Electrical Company and their vast line of new, surplus, and refurbished industrial electrical components including: circuit breakers, bus ducts, bus plugs, disconnects, fuses, panel switches, tap boxes, and transformers at https://www.jpelectricalcompany.com/products.php. To contact one of our product reconditioning specialists call 877.844.5514 today.