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  1. 05-25-2012, 03:33 PM #1
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    Big industrial ac compressors

    I have 2 huge 300+ pounds each ac compressors. I was wondering if it was worth breaking them down, or do most yards have a set price for these things. They have a drain plug and the oil is all drained out. Any help is appreciated

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    Resell them
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    Resell them
    If there still usable then sell them for parts, you'll get far more than scrap price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dilley101 View Post
    They have a drain plug and the oil is all drained out. Any help is appreciated
    Shot,not repairable,junk? Cut a hole in one near the power connector and see if they have copper windings. dig a hole in the windings just to make sure they are copper and NOT copper colored aluminum wire.
    I have wasted to many cutoff wheels to be fooled again. LOL

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    Are they Copeland semi-hermatics? If so, the core value is far greater than scrap value.

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    Definitely worth a check with your a.c. Supply house.Freonjoe is right,I have seen some outrageous core charge also.
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