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  1. 02-19-2011, 05:54 PM #1
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    Retrieving copper from electric motors?

    Well today I was just throwing some HVAC stuff into the truck when i seen A large motor and a smaller one, I took off the covers, (cast aluminum, a dollar right there) And there is a ton of #2 in there, I just dont want to waste too much of my time getting it out, any ideas?
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    Take a grinder and cut each side of the copper then some pliers and pull it out doesnt take that long
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    Alright I will see, Also you know the long kinda plasticy metal things the copper is attached to? does that have any value?
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    The plastic is worthless just pull it off the copper i think its used to insulate the copper from the steel inside the motors

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