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    Just want to add to this that all copper wire...

    Just want to add to this that all copper wire that is plated will be #2 Copper, regardless of thickness.
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    We have a system that sounds very similar to that...

    We have a system that sounds very similar to that at our yard. So far it is strictly to help prevent theft, but obviously there is potential for what you are talking about in the future if that's...
  3. A majority of the Ferrous material we buy at our...

    A majority of the Ferrous material we buy at our yard is graded as Shred. We allow between 10%-20% of a shred load to be waste(plastic, glass, rubber, insulation and the like). If a load appears to...
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    We would recommend calling a local scrapyard....

    We would recommend calling a local scrapyard. Even if you're not generating enough quantity for them to deal with you directly, they should be able to connect you with somebody trustworthy to handle...
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    Our boxes and skids typically weigh up between...

    Our boxes and skids typically weigh up between 70-80 lbs. We use two ply boxes. If the skid or box is heavy duty they can easily weigh 90-100 pounds.
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    Welcome to the forum

    Welcome to the forum
  7. Sticky: Worst case scenario you might get downgraded to...

    Worst case scenario you might get downgraded to contaminated aluminum, it should definitely be worth more than aluminum breakage. The only instance that jumps to mind is our yard pays 10-15 cents...
  8. Sticky: One thing to remember when spark testing is to...

    One thing to remember when spark testing is to make sure you test through any finish or plating on the material. Pieces of aluminum that are chrome plated for example, will throw a spark until you...
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    At our yard, if it didn't look like a piece that...

    At our yard, if it didn't look like a piece that could be taken apart easily, we would pay you stainless breakage for it. If it could be taken apart easily, we would pay a little less than the clean...
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    Welcome to the board. The more Detroiters the...

    Welcome to the board. The more Detroiters the better!
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    I did read that, and I don't see how it can be...

    I did read that, and I don't see how it can be interpreted as the yard scamming the customer. Olddude told the yard he has pewter, they told him they don't really buy pewter but he could throw it in...
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    You told olddude to find another yard, and then...

    You told olddude to find another yard, and then say you don't sell your pewter at a yard. I'm guessing you haven't found a yard that will match the numbers you want for your pewter? Obviously a...
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    The thing you have to remember about pewter is it...

    The thing you have to remember about pewter is it is not something comes into scrapyards at a regular rate, so they are not able to turn it around fast and that is why they likely don't pay big bucks...
  14. As long as it is out of the elements it should...

    As long as it is out of the elements it should stay bare brite for some time.

    If the copper does begin to oxidize lightly, you should be able to wipe it off with a damp towel.
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    Welcome to the forum! The more Michiganders the...

    Welcome to the forum! The more Michiganders the better.
  16. Thread: Safe

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    We do not accept safes the contain concrete at...

    We do not accept safes the contain concrete at our yard. You might want to call your yard first before you head down there with it.
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    Actually, the reason the new diesel converters...

    Actually, the reason the new diesel converters have lower values on them right now is nobody has developed a great way to refine them yet. Something about the way they are manufactured makes it...
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    As has been said, Aluminum Extrusion is the grade...

    As has been said, Aluminum Extrusion is the grade for ladders. Most yards offer a contaminated extrusion price and a clean extrusion price. At our yard contaminated is 50 cents and clean is 60 cents...
  19. That material is called bar grating. You should...

    That material is called bar grating. You should be able to find the weight per sq. foot using the dimensions. Places that sell this material usually have a chart on their site.
    Carbon Steel Bar...
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    We're paying $175/net ton on the east side of...

    We're paying $175/net ton on the east side of Detroit. Started the month at $195 and we were $205 last month. This last decrease was a bit of a surprise for everybody.
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    Not at our yard:cool: I believe most yards...

    Not at our yard:cool:

    I believe most yards prefer it with their #2 because it is not as good for smelting as what typically is bought for #1 copper, similar to the earlier explanation about the...
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    The difference between #1 and #2 copper actually...

    The difference between #1 and #2 copper actually has nothing to do with thickness. #1 copper is totally clean, free of any solder, paint or any other contamination. #2 copper is copper with paint,...
  23. Thread: Titanium?

    by SikoraMetals
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    Titanium recycling ? no piece is small enough to...

    Titanium recycling ? no piece is small enough to worth wasting.

    along with the answer from BohemianLush, it seems that only a small percentage of the titanium scrap actually makes it into finished...
  24. Thread: Titanium?

    by SikoraMetals
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    Yes, you can tell very easily by the spark...

    Yes, you can tell very easily by the spark titanium gives off when you grind it. It will be a very bright white spark.
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    If it lightly draws a magnet a magnet it is very...

    If it lightly draws a magnet a magnet it is very likely aluminum bronze. You will see it often in marine applications. If you find a propeller of a boat you think is brass it is likely aluminum...
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