Harvesting Copper

great posts Gus thanks for all the work and help to all. how about a quick break down of weight on a typical starter.

starting weight whole

copper weigt



iron weight

Originally Posted by gustavus

Everyone is welcome, not much more to share. I'm retired and just killing time waiting for my number to be called.

Really it is time to investigate Nickel scrap, this is what i was looking for when I stumbled onto the scrap forum. It's been a pleasure helping you guys and gals out.

Regards
Gustavus

Not to sound dumb, but what is nickel scrap?

Also, I appreciate the photos gustavus, and look forward to more help info whenever.

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

Not to sound dumb, but what is nickel scrap?

Also, I appreciate the photos gustavus, and look forward to more help info whenever.

Super alloys that have nickel of various content, the higher the nickel content the higher the scrap value, some nickel scrap is worth like $10.00 a pound.

Nickel is used in a lot of goods we use in everyday life. if you would like to know more here is a good place to start your research.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Nickel_alloys

I have about 1000 lbs of Monel that i removed from a heat exchanger, I've mailed out a couple of samples and will do a follow up via telephone tomorrow to find out how much nickel is in the alloy and what price per pound I'm offered.

These high grade nickel alloys are everywhere in large and small amounts.

Regards
Gustavus

Originally Posted by gustavus

Super alloys that have nickel of various content, the higher the nickel content the higher the scrap value, some nickel scrap is worth like $10.00 a pound.

Nickel is used in a lot of goods we use in everyday life. if you would like to know more here is a good place to start your research.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Nickel_alloys

I have about 1000 lbs of Monel that i removed from a heat exchanger, I've mailed out a couple of samples and will do a follow up via telephone tomorrow to find out how much nickel is in the alloy and what price per pound I'm offered.

These high grade nickel alloys are everywhere in large and small amounts.

Regards
Gustavus

First time I ever heard of Nickel scrap before. Will ask my yard about it too.

Thanks for the info, and good luck on getting a good offer for it.

What holds the electric motors like those into place? I believe you take apart 3 bolts and one side will come off correct? Or atleast the one I had yesterday was like that, but didn't take it apart.

Originally Posted by gustavus

I will go so far as to say my last cash out was a large enough to put a smile on my partners face.

I know your partners feeling. The last few loads I have taken in, have been pretty nice!

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

What holds the electric motors like those into place? I believe you take apart 3 bolts and one side will come off correct? Or atleast the one I had yesterday was like that, but didn't take it apart.

They are all a little different but after taking those bolts off it should have at least been on the loose side. Is there anything on the shaft? Did you smack it around some with a hammer?

Originally Posted by olddude

great posts Gus thanks for all the work and help to all. how about a quick break down of weight on a typical starter.

starting weight whole

copper weigt

iron weight

Here is the harvested copper from this weeks collection of starters, generators and motors, you be the judge.

Pile on the right is from starters and generators while the right side is from motors.

Am I wasting my time. I weighed up the copper, recovered 55 lbs from motors and 27.5 from starters and generaters

Originally Posted by gustavus

Here is the harvested copper from this weeks collection of starters, generators and motors, you be the judge.

Pile on the right is from starters and generators while the right side is from motors.

Am I wasting my time. I weighed up the copper, recovered 55 lbs from motors and 27.5 from starters and generaters

Almost $270 worth for the prices here. Then again, depends on how my yard would grade it too.