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weighed out 10 # of computer wire including ribbon. and chemicaly stripped it to find the difference in weight, and profit potential.
I get .40 for com wire
I get $3 for #2
I ended up with 2.7 lbs of #2 out of 10 lb of com wire.
10 lb x .40 = $4
2.7 x $3 = $8.10 or a $4.10 gain
now to find an econimical way to strip it.
don't like burning and MEK is $18.00 a gallon. go to work folks lets figgure this out.
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Since computer wire is tinned, did it separate the copper from everything else?
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How many times can you use a batch of MEK? And could you outline the process vaguely? might have to get a few 50 gallon drums and the right container and do it in decent size batches....preferably using the same solution and just removing the waste to create more room as you go.
Last edited by Dunemaul; 03-02-2012 at 01:44 PM.
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Not trying to start anything but:
Burning = enviromentally bad
MEK = turns brain into swiss cheese over time
Sell it as is and put your time into increasing your working capitol in better ways
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I don't think they were talking about actually "burning" the wire itself, Victor.Originally Posted by Victor
AMERICAN BORN, AMERICAN BRED! AND I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!
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granulator. hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha ha thanks for the thought tho ):< }
Victor it was a one time experment. MEK is not practicle @ 18 bucks a gallon.
I have read something about a lye mix some where I will try to find it.
Last edited by EcoSafe; 03-02-2012 at 02:06 PM.
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I have tried the boiling thing it works but not very well.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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Before a bunch of people run out to get some MEK, read the following wikipedia entry - especially the Safety section. It also may bring some unwanted attention from drug enforcement folks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone
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let me be clear about this, I did not nor do I reccomend using MEK, IT WAS A ONE TIME EXPERMENT AS STATED. becides as I also stated MEK is not practicle because of the cost.
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find a new buyer
were getting .85 for #3 insulated
Experienced Scrapper
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where do you live dr ?
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mid michigan
old dude ... i dont know how far it is for you but arcoa in orlando is buying mixed computer wire for .86 / lb
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
My yard gives me 1.00 for insulated and doesnt differentiate between different grades. Guess im lucky. turned in 180 lbs of computer and appliance wire tues @ that price.
I've wondered about using MEK to dissolve the glue on TV yokes.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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paint thinner/toluene would be marginally safer than Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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Hammer's faster,,,I've wondered about using MEK to dissolve the glue on TV yokes.
P & M Recycling - Specializing in E-Waste Recycling.
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We use to use MEK when I was in the airforce to strip the paint off of the airplane. Man that stuff worked awesome. Does it turn the rubber insulation into a goop like it use to do to the paint?
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Our last load back in Oct netted us $1.25 lb for 86 lb of mixed small and computer wire. The yard called it #2. O.D. save it up till you get a truckload and make a small vacation and enjoy some of our Hoosier hospitality and #2 prices. Can you imagine a truckload of #2, makes me drool.
Last edited by Mechanic688; 03-02-2012 at 10:29 PM.
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Has that poor dog been exposed to MEK?
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