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    Wire

    Is ribbon wire from computers considered communication wire?



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    I get number 2 insulated for my computer ribbon wire.

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    It is at my scrapyard. Make sure to snip the ones with gold, though.

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    My yard wont even buy it. I save it anyways

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    it typically can go in #2 insulated...if you have the time buy a paper cutter (the old school one with a chop blade)....it makes that end cutting go SUPER fast....just pay attention since you will remove the paper guard.
    PROFIT is made when you BUY/ACQUIRE NOT when you sell

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    When in doubt.. ask your yard!

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    Yard takes it as computer wire .60#
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    Mine used to take it as low grade wire now they take it as 50% insulated.

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    #2 at mine no ends on

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    I do clip the gold ends, thanks for the replies guys, I guess i will call my yard on thursday



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