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    Aluminum Vs. Copper in Radiators

    What is the percentage of Aluminum Vs. Copper Radiators? (car and A/C)



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    Six of one...half dozen of the other.
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    i'd say age plays a very large part in that

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    I'm 38.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayne View Post
    I'm 38.
    That would be copper and brass. I'm a bit older, almost pure gold ; )
    Last edited by Bear; 09-02-2012 at 08:40 PM.

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    ok, let say I have some Copper /AL Radiators, what is the percentage of copper per unit?

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    Sorry...But never have torn a radiator apart to find out. Turn them in as-is for $1.50ish a pound.

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    Hey Opala,

    We use a little less than 65% for the ALU radiators. That is based on our average sales price / alu index price ratio, not any dismantle / smelting analysis.

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