Wire, Wire and more wire

[mthomasdev]

It is assumed the 7,000 pds. of copper includes the insulation. Therefore the $2.00 per pound would only apply to the recovery rate, a lower amount. Different yards classify insulated wire in different ways and pay accordingly. When selling wire you should concentrate on the recovery rate, not their classification. The further up the food chain the insulated wire travels, the more important the recovery rate becomes.

Mthomasdev: Congratulations on your score. Your work ethic has paid off.

Patriot is absolutely correct. Weights listed are for the most part, insulated.
FYI - recovery rate on romex is about 65%, small thhn 82%, med thhn 84-93%.
My buyers sheet price for bare bright had been between $2.49 an $2.65 per pound. Comex price has been between $2.94 and $3.11 per pound. Keep in mind that I'm getting dealer pricing, so I'm (and the contractor) doing ok