what Grade of copper do i have?

**nivektrevlac2004** · 08-05-2011, 11:29 PM

This wire came from a wreckout of local city we were working in. replaced with fiber. need to know a little bit about it as it has either a copper or aluminum casing over it. i believe it is 600 pair . this is telecommunication wire that was underground. its 3 to 4 inches around and very heavy. magnet will NOT stick to the casing. just wanting to know a little bit about it before its time to sell it. thanks. how do i upload a pic?

**daw_green_clean** · 08-06-2011, 07:31 AM

You "may" want to strip it out depending on the gauge of the wire. The big thing to consider though is the outer shield --- between the twisted pair and the outer covering there should be some type of shielding material. Depending on the cable, this could be a copper shield. If it is a 600 pair cable, then it's probably 24 gauge; maybe even 26 gauge. It might be 22 gauge.....but doubtful.

**sjones99** · 08-06-2011, 08:58 AM

You probably have aluminum cased telephone wire...does it have any gooey crap inside if it? Either way its #2 insulated..the crap inside will determine recovery %...No gooey stuff your lookin at about 1.75lb...gooey 1.50

**nivektrevlac2004** · 08-06-2011, 09:06 AM

thanks. what is this stuff usually worth?

**nivektrevlac2004** · 08-06-2011, 09:08 AM

it has no gel in it. and the insulation dividing all of the pairs is paper

**Mick** · 08-06-2011, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by nivektrevlac2004

thanks. what is this stuff usually worth?

See SJones99's other reply.

**nivektrevlac2004** · 08-06-2011, 09:22 AM

kool. 1.75lb. ive got 900 pounds. thanks guys

**KzScrapper** · 08-06-2011, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by nivektrevlac2004

kool. 1.75lb. ive got 900 pounds. thanks guys

Of course that's only every other day and sometimes on Tuesday depending on the full moon cycle.

**nivektrevlac2004** · 08-06-2011, 09:36 AM

actually i probally have more than 900. i have 1300 feet of it.

**daw_green_clean** · 08-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by nivektrevlac2004

it has no gel in it. and the insulation dividing all of the pairs is paper

no gel??? This must be some OLD air-core cable. Interesting.

**americanscrapmetal.com** · 08-08-2011, 09:01 AM

First off We buy copper wire nationwide. http://www.americanscrapmetal.com LOL :-) second what you have is telecom wire,

In the scrap world many call the wire you have and pardon me "Elephant D**K" LMAO seriously.

They can have copper, aluminum or in some cases a lead jacket which hurts the price but still has a value.