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  1. 10-25-2013, 03:49 PM #1
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    Anyone have any idea what this is? To disassemble or not to disassemble

    Unsure what this is, and if it has value as anything more than the pile of copper and brass that it is...

    Since it is old could it have polychlorinated biphenyls?

    What pieces are safe to take?




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    (Fixed the links... sorry >.<)

    I was unsure if it has more historical value than scrap value


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    They're what the label says...relays.

    Maybe some silver contacts in there.

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    I read what it said it was, but thought it was big for a relay. I was wondering if that small part could be a relay, and the whole thing something else.
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    The side of it look exactly like the side of the boards in this picture... they are black.

    http://www.augie.edu/sites/default/f...ne%20wires.jpg

    Also the correct thickness.
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    Looks like what they used to call a relay switching station for a telephone company.

    And the relays are under the clear plastic covers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    Looks like what they used to call a relay switching station for a telephone company.

    And the relays are under the clear plastic covers.

    What are the risks for the Polychlorinated biphenyl?

    Would you just scrap it? or Could it have some value?
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    Would you just scrap it? or Could it have some value?
    I think most or all phone companies have went automated so I would think scrap value only.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RyanScrap View Post
    What are the risks for the Polychlorinated biphenyl?

    Would you just scrap it? or Could it have some value?
    Do you have a lot of them?

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    Could the wire contain asbestos? Is there any way to tell?
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