Originally Posted by
BiggerHammer
If you have already seen the video. The transformers in the video are from microwaves. What you have described sounds to me to be a smaller transformer. The transformers that have the copper wrapped in a yellow taped are too time consuming for me to scrap. (not cost efficient - time is money) Though I did have to learn the hard way & scrap a few to learn this.. LOL Instead I put them in my CBM pile (Copper Bearing Motor) pile and get paid around 15 cents per pound. Because of the heavy steel square around it they do add up quickly! Hope this helps!
Yeah, depends on how that tape is wrapped in the transformer the OP has. Sometimes the copper is wrapped in tape in many many layers - i dont take those apart. But if the tape is just on the outside of the copper spool those are worth taking apart.
scrappergirl - if you get the spools out be sure to cut the wire and see if its actually copper or aluminum. I have had transformers that have one spool of copper and one of aluminum, some with two spools of aluminum and some with two spools of copper. So be sure to check what kind of wire you have after you get it out.
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