Getting ready for my first scrap run

**wayne1956** · 06-12-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by smashing

Hahaha I actually knew that but the phrase "copper bearing" threw me.

How about the al wire harness? Just throw it back in or shove it in my insul copper bin?

Thanks for all your help!

Normally the wiring harness is number 2 insulated copper. Definitely worth keeping separate. Most places prefer you remove any extra plastic or tape that normally binds the wires together.

**smashing** · 06-12-2014, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by wayne1956

Normally the wiring harness is number 2 insulated copper. Definitely worth keeping separate. Most places prefer you remove any extra plastic or tape that normally binds the wires together.

That's awesome advise and something I was wondering.
When collecting insul wire should I sort it by guage or does it all count the same?

**Mechanic688** · 06-12-2014, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by smashing

That's awesome advise and something I was wondering.
When collecting insul wire should I sort it by guage or does it all count the same?

The yards seem to be doing things different when it comes down to wire sizes. 12 ga and up usually are #1 and 16 ga and smaller is usually #2.
Communication wire and Christmas light wire usually is #3. But your yard may vary.