Cost guide

Used fusion splicer buying checklist

Updated 2026-10-224 modelsEvery price links to its source

Short answer

Used core-alignment splicers: $2,399–$8,995. Check the arc count, service record and cleaver.

Before buying a used splicer, get a photo of the arc/splice count and the arcs since the last electrode change, a recent service or calibration record, and confirm the kit includes a working cleaver, battery and charger. Used core-alignment splicers in our data ranged from $2,399 (Grade C Fujikura 70S+) to $8,995 (refurbished 90S+ with a 1-year warranty).

What it costs

New10 US listings

Low
$3,206Typical
$4,803High
$16,900

Used / refurb7 US listings

Low
$1,250Typical
$4,500High
$8,995

US-dollar listings only (other currencies are in the source tables below). Typical = median. Every number links to its source below.

At a glance

Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer

New: from $15,900
Used / refurb: from $3,700
Rent / week: from $695/wk

Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer

New: none seen
Used / refurb: from $2,399
Rent / week: none seen

View 7 Fusion Splicer

New: from $5,800
Used / refurb: from $4,500
Rent / week: none seen

T-400S Fusion Splicer

New: from $3,206
Used / refurb: from $1,250
Rent / week: none seen

The details

Checklist

Arc count and electrodes. Ask for a screenshot of the maintenance menu. INNO recommends replacing electrodes past 5,500 arcs, with a caution at 4,500. Fresh electrodes are a plus; one 90S+ listing called them out. Listings that give totals help: a 2023 90S+ showed 18,159 splices, and a certified pre-owned View 7 had 19k+.
Service history. Fujikura Europe's annual service is £430–£460 plus £75 for electrodes, so a unit due for service costs that much more. A $450 third-party calibration (Aumictech) is the US benchmark in our data.
The cleaver. It's part of the price. The €3,000 90S+ in our data came with no cleaver, while the $3,700 one included a CT-50. Price the kit, not just the splicer.
Battery, heater and splice test general knowledge. Have the seller make and heat-shrink a splice on video, check the estimated loss, and check the battery holds a charge.
Warranty and return. Refurbished dealer units (e.g. $8,995 for a 90S+ with 1-year warranty) cost more than private sales ($3,700) but carry less risk.
Compare with new and rental. A new Sumitomo T-400S clad-alignment kit was $3,206, and renting a core-alignment splicer is $375–$500/week (Fiber Instrument Sales). See fusion splicer cost.

Compare these models spec by spec · 4 models

	Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer	Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer	View 7 Fusion Splicer	T-400S Fusion Splicer
Prices
New	$15,900 – $16,900 · €6,450	–	$5,800 – $7,500 · £3,960	$3,206 – $4,706
Used / refurb	$3,700 – $8,995 · €3,000	$2,399 – $7,699	$4,499.95 · £2,400	$1,250
Rent / week	$695 · €195 · CA$490 · £225	–	–	–
Calibration	£460	£460	–	–
Where they differ
Alignment	Active core alignment	Core alignment	Core alignment (DACAS)	Active clad alignment
Splice time	SM FAST: avg. 7–9 s	SM FAST: 7 s (ULTRA FAST: 6 s)	7 s (Quick), 8 s (Auto)	6 s (SM G.652 Quick)
Heat time	9–10 s (60 mm slim), 13–15 s (60 mm)	14 s (FP-03 sleeve)	13 s typical	24 s (60 mm sleeve)
Typical loss (SM)	0.02 dB (G.652)	0.02 dB	0.02 dB	0.03 dB
Battery	Approx. 300 splice/heat cycles	Typ. 200 splice/heat cycles	Typ. 355 splice/heat cycles (9,000 mAh)	Approx. 200 splice/heat cycles
Electrode life	Approx. 5,000 splices	5,000 arc discharges	5,500 arcs	6,000 arc discharges
Weight	Approx. 2.8 kg incl. battery	2.7 kg with battery	2.80 kg with battery	1.3 kg with battery
Spec source	Manufacturer datasheet	AFL (Fujikura) spec sheet	Manufacturer datasheet	Manufacturer manual (spec table)

Highlighted rows differ between models. Green = lowest US-dollar price. Other currencies are shown as listed, not converted. Specs: manufacturer datasheets (linked per model), checked 2026-10-22; – = not published by the manufacturer.

Sources

Every price we found · 9 listings with seller, date and link

Used and refurbished splicer prices we found

Model / item	Type	Price	Source	Seen	Note
T-400S Fusion Splicer	used	$1,250	Electro Rent	2026-10-20	'Used from $1,250' for TYPE-400S-ACA-KIT-5S
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer	used	$2,399	OMIWAA	2026-10-20	Grade C used, excl. import taxes
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer	used	$3,700	Power Test Equipment	2026-10-20	With CT-50 cleaver, fresh electrodes
View 7 Fusion Splicer	used/refurbished	$4,499.95	Cartoli Instruments	2026-10-20	Certified pre-owned, 19k+ splice count, V7 cleaver; price from a search-index copy of the page
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer	used/refurbished	$7,699	AAA Testers	2026-10-20
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer	used/refurbished	$7,999.95	Cartoli Instruments	2026-10-20	Certified pre-owned with CT-50; price from a search-index copy of the page
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer	used/refurbished	$8,995	AAA Testers	2026-10-20	Refurbished/calibrated, 1-yr warranty, CT50
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer	used	€3,000	Maunt	2026-10-20	2023 unit, 18,159 splices, no cleaver; excl. VAT
View 7 Fusion Splicer	used	£2,400	eBay UK (SaveOnKit)	2026-10-20	With View 7 cleaver; 3 available when indexed; price from a search-index copy of the page

Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.

FAQ

What should I check when buying a used fusion splicer?

Check the total arc count and arcs since the last electrode change, recent service or calibration records, whether a working cleaver, battery and charger are included, and ask for a test splice with its estimated loss.

When should fusion splicer electrodes be replaced?

INNO recommends replacing electrodes once the arc count exceeds 5,500, with a caution reminder at 4,500 arcs. Check your splicer's manual for its own limit.

How much is a used fusion splicer?

Used core-alignment splicers in our data ranged from $2,399 (Grade C Fujikura 70S+) to $8,995 (refurbished Fujikura 90S+ with a 1-year warranty). A Sumitomo T-400S was listed 'used from' $1,250.