Standard Terms

Standard Terms

New

The product was purchased through the manufacturer's normal distribution network.
The product is in its original factory packaging and is subject to the manufacturer's
warranty.

Surplus, New Surplus

The product has not been put into service and is in the original factory packaging.
The product has been purchased through sources other than the manufacturer's normal
distribution network. The product is not covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. It is
at the sole discretion of the seller as to what testing is performed and what warranties are granted on "New Surplus" product.

Unused, Unused Surplus

The product has been inspected and determined to be "unused".
The product may or may not be in the original manufacturer's packaging materials. The product
is not covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. A product that has been installed as a
component of an electrical or mechanical system that has been energized but not put into service
will not be considered "Unused".

Reconditioned

The product was used previously and has undergone reconditioning to determine that it will operate under namplate rated load and normal usage and conditions with proper installation.

These are terms that will help you understand some of the equipment that is out there and hopefully help you when you buy it.