UPS transformer breakdown

I had this big UPS transformer (APC UPS 3000 it was i think) on shelf, so i thought id share breakdown of it.
Weight is kg.


Here it is:


I took those metal E&I shape parts out 1 by 1 with scredriver. First ones were hard to get but rest came more easely. Midway through:


Heres load of metal:


And this is the goodie part. One layer was rectangular shape wire, others round.



Summary:
When sell as whole:
Transformer 0,2kg+: 5,515kg*0,53€=2,9€

After breakdown:
Metal: 4,21kg*0,155€=0,65€
Copper #2: 1,155kg*4€=4,62€
Plastics+tape: 0,15kg*0€=0€
Total: 5,27€

Value increase 2,37€

## For those who want to see calculation in lbs/USD:

When sell as whole:
Transformer 0,2kg+: 12,158lb*0,32USD=3,89USD

After breakdown:
Metal: 9,28lb*0,09USD=0,83USD
Copper #2: 2,546lb*2,43USD=6,19USD
Plastics+tape: 0,33lb*0=0USD
Total: 7,02USD

Value increase 3,13USD

Since i do this as a hobby, time is irrelevant. As for posting purpose it took abit longer.
I didnt look clock but it was somewhat 1-2 hours.

I repeat again, time is irrelevant. Its not wasted, its 1+kg copper in my bucket.

wow that's a long time it takes me less than a minute to wack one apart with a 2lb hammer and it locked in a vice but the idea you have is right its about having fun and making money I get a lot from microwaves ups and many other things even nice older printers have some big ones thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by kuller00

I repeat again, time is irrelevant. Its not wasted, its 1+kg copper in my bucket.

my apologies kuller, the photos sometimes don't load for me until the 3rd or 4th visit to a page. Somewhere I gathered it was the whole unit and not a lone transformer(headbang! ; ) The older stuff usually has the best components. It's a shame too they don't pay #1 on those big square windings