I have sealed motors , One is at least 50 lb and many more at other sizes any way in the past i have cut some open (small ones) and it does takes some time. I don't have a torch & i figure the cost of gas would come into play also. Now once you have it apart getting the copper out takes a bit more time also. I would say 45 min is a safe time frame for the whole deal. for sure it is not getting done in 15 min.
Also once I hit upon a AL motor instead of copper.
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So a 50 pounder will pay out .12 = $6
Or try for the copper
48 LB @.10 selling as short $4.80
if you are lucky 2 lb copper @ $2.40 = $4.80
for a total $9.60
PROFIT is $3.60 at best but most likely a bit less.
I don't think it might be worth my time ,considering some might not even be copper windings any way. smaller units have at best 1 lb copper
Unless some one can inspire me I ready to sell as is
P S
I also am not crazy about to freon oil smell as they are cut.
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