Quote Originally Posted by Macgyver86 View Post
What do you mean. I'm genuinely curious. I'm new to this whole thing. But I don't mess with any other scrap stuff. And come into the wire with possibility to get more.
I'm getting it done, just wanted to see if there's a better way to do things from people who are more experienced.
And with the wire insulation I have searched stuff but just wanted insight from experienced people.
The rubber insulation is classified as hazardous waste.

Next you'll say but it's not tires, yea yea but the components that make up the chemistry are basically the same and should be treated as such when disposing of said material.

You'll have to sharpen your pencil and factor in the cost of waste disposal when you eh purchase this cable. If you have a tire recap shop nearby check with them to see how they deal with rubber crumbs.

The biggest problem with discarding old tires is that they contain chemicals and heavy metals that leach into the environment as the tires break down. Some of these chemicals, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, are carcinogenic and mutagenic (cause cancer and gene mutations).

Crumb Rubber from Waste Tires



Applications of Crumb Rubber

Rubber crumb is sold as feedstock for chemical devulcanization or reclamation (pyrolysis) processes, added to asphalt for highway paving and pavement sealers, or used for the production of a large number of recycled rubber-containing products. Some of the major applications of crumb rubber are as follows: Sport Surfaces
  • Kindergarten Playgrounds and Recreation Areas
  • School Sports Areas
  • Athletic Tracks
  • Tennis and Basketball Courts

Automotive Industry
  • Bumpers
  • Splash Guards and Fenders
  • Floor Mats for Cars and Trucks
  • Floor Liners for Trucks and Vans

Construction
  • Hospital, Industrial, and Bathroom Flooring
  • Floor Tile
  • Foundation Waterproofing
  • Dam, Silo, and Roof Liners

Geotechnical/Asphalt Applications
  • Rubberized Asphalt for Roads and Driveways
  • Drainage Pipes
  • Soil Conditioner
  • Porous Irrigation Pipes
  • Road Building and Repair

Adhesives and Sealants:
  • Adhesives and Sealing Compounds
  • Textured and Non-Slip Paints
  • Roof Coating and Waterproofing

Shock Absorption and Safety Products
  • Shock Absorbing Pads for Rails and Machinery
  • Sound Barriers for Highways
  • Abrasion Lining in Mining Equipment

Rubber and Plastic Products
  • Pipe Insulation and Lining
  • Garbage Cans
  • Shoe Soles and Heels
  • Wire and Cable Insulation