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  1. 04-20-2012, 02:17 PM #1
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    Smile question on insulated wire

    Should I save the really short pieces of wire from pc powersupplies? Like the ones 2-3inches long? Some are really short after I cut the connectors off. Since these wires are aluminum and not copper should I keep them separate from the insulated copper?

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  3. 04-20-2012, 02:40 PM #2
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    First they are copper and I save all insulated wire long or short. It all goes in the #2 insulated. Thats my 2 cents

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    I get #3 insulated for the tinned copper. I never bother to strip it, just toss it in a box or two, whether it is long or short. However, I've been saving all my bare tinned copper (from several sources) separately. Don't know if it will make any difference.
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    Every wire I cut from electronics or appliances all go in one 55 gallon drum and I get 38% from my yard for them with the ends still on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper View Post
    Every wire I cut from electronics or appliances all go in one 55 gallon drum and I get 38% from my yard for them with the ends still on.
    38% of what? Of $1.00, would not be a good day. I just got 1.25 for my ins. #2.
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    There is a seperate grade for this called 'Nodule Scrap' which is wire under a certain length. I, too, just chuck it in with the rest of my insulated but I ALWAYS remove connectors - it just looks better and leads to less 'discussions' at the yard.
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    38% is the grade they give it. Comes out to $97 a pound right now.
  10. 04-21-2012, 11:06 AM #8
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    can I mixed the tin copper wire with regular copper wire?
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    Quote Originally Posted by copycat View Post
    can I mixed the tin copper wire with regular copper wire?
    Yes but don't put it in the #1 bucket, if it's tinned it'll go as #2 and you don't want your #1 getting downgraded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper View Post
    38% is the grade they give it. Comes out to $97 a pound right now.
    $97 a pound! Have I got a deal for you!
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    Lol $97 a pound. I am closing shop now and am going into transporting all my wire to CO business
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    ....$97...a...pound...? So...i have at least 35 pounds in a garbage can in my basement....

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    Quote Originally Posted by copycat View Post
    Should I save the really short pieces of wire from pc powersupplies?
    My yard wants the wires left on power supplies.
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