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    Aluminum windings versus copper windings

    Tore some motors down and a found a few that have aluminum windings.Bummer!Gonna take them to the yard and get electric motor.Will the yard dock me or do they care that copper isn't present?



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    Electric motor is electric motor. At my yard I always try to bring them in mixed. Hasn't been a problem yet.

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    Thanks Toula.I can not mix because i strip all copper wound motors.Will give it a try just curious what others do.

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    Let us know how you make out.

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    If they refuse them bring them home and take the aluminum out, they should buy the aluminum as sheet.


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