Is an old sears garage door opener worth scrapping. What's inside ?
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Is an old sears garage door opener worth scrapping. What's inside ?
Steel Shell, Motor, lightbulb, and Low grade board. Not really much there.Quote:
Originally Posted by ejh162
craigslist if it works, not much there scrap wise
thanks....not gonna waste my time
Just unscrew the motor and toss the rest in shred. It takes like 2 minutes and you make more money that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by ejh162
Typically they have gold on the boards as they are made for outside use. Same widda remote control.
I am the curious type. If I dont know I will take it apart. Only one way to find out.
Mine's a Genie, I'd been saving it for rough times, I thought it had a genie in it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gravitar
Oh, I forgot about that part! That's the only part I would put on ebay. They are very valuable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bear
5" Ornate Aladdin Lamp Brass Genie Incense Burner | eBay
My dogs like to chew remotes..silly dogs that they are. I now no longer bring remotes into the house..lol. An I have to keep our tv/cable/everything remote up high so they can't get it if we're not around. Sadly I've replaced more remotes due to the dogs thinking they are chew toys then I care to admit.
Sirscrapalot - I was at this casino minding my own business, and this guy came up to me and said, 'You're gonna have to move, you're blocking a fire exit.' As though if there was a fire, I wasn't gonna run. If you're flammible and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg
It's better when it comes with the rail to add some weight.
I'm kinda surprised by the responses here. I've done a couple, and I think the motors are pretty decent in them, a pretty good bit of copper if you take the time to cut-snip-punch-pull it out. Not much else inside the box, though, as far as boards & such.
Plus, if it came with the rails they're most likely 6063 aluminum. Do your yard guy a favor though & at least wipe the channel with a peper towel: that graphite grease is NASTAY!
Yea. If I come across another one. I will for sure tear it down.
boy you aren't kidding! If I find one with the rail I'm always groaning as I reach for my gloves lol. And, I've never had one with aluminum rails, always steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by auminer