Results 1 to 2 of 2

Copper wire question

| Scrap Metal Questions and Answers
  1. #1
    tiller2222 started this thread.
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Copper wire question

    I've been finding wire with a gray coating. Where I worked, it was always called silver coated. Is it true, and what is the price on it? If it's not silver, should I keep it separate from my normal copper wire?



  2. #2
    ScrappinRed's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Jan 2012
    Location
    texas
    Posts
    709
    Thanks
    319
    Thanked 710 Times in 342 Posts
    Usually that is called "tin coated" where I'm from, and no it is not silver. Occasionally there is aluminum wire, but usually it is just tin coated copper. You need to call your yard, where you plan to sell your wire, and ask if they will let you mix tin coated wire in with your other copper wire. I can mix mine in with my number two copper at my yard.

    Also, if you could please pop over and introduce yourself in the area for new folks, that would be greatly appreciated!
    ~You have to start somewhere to get anywhere~

  3. The Following 3 Users say Thank You for This Post by ScrappinRed:



  4. Similar threads on the Scrap Metal Forum

    1. Question about red copper wire?
      By thecritta in forum Scrap Metal Questions and Answers
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 03-25-2013, 01:10 PM
    2. Totally NOOB scraper question on copper wire?
      By losthope in forum Scrap Metal Questions and Answers
      Replies: 16
      Last Post: 10-26-2012, 12:59 PM
    3. Copper Wire Question?
      By coppher in forum Scrap Metal Tips and Advice
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 04-10-2012, 04:16 PM
    4. Copper wire question - hair wire
      By wayne1956 in forum Scrap Metal Questions and Answers
      Replies: 11
      Last Post: 01-18-2012, 09:37 PM
    5. Question About Copper Wire?
      By ScrappyMcGee in forum Non ferrous metal recycling
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 01-20-2011, 03:24 PM

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

 
Browse the Most Recent Threads
On SMF In THIS CATEGORY.





OR

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

The Scrap Metal Forum

    The Scrap Metal Forum is the #1 scrap metal recycling community in the world. Here we talk about the scrap metal business, making money, where we connect with other scrappers, scrap yards and more.

SMF on Facebook and Twitter

Twitter Facebook