I wear a mask wherever I go. Went to an old two story school building last week, to look at what could be scrapped. People that showed me around, where appreciative I wore the mask.
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I wear a mask wherever I go. Went to an old two story school building last week, to look at what could be scrapped. People that showed me around, where appreciative I wore the mask.
Be respectful...
Here are a few tips:
1) Youtube videos on scrapping (electric motors, appliances, air conditioners, etc), can help you learn what and how to scrap.
2) Obtain two magnets. Keep one in your vehicle...
Looks like it was exposed to salt. If there are any brass fittings for propane, that would be the only thing worth scrapping.
Hoard and stockpile copper and brass without apology! The day will come upon us, where the price will go up and it will be payday. I went to a city dump and rounded up some copper from plumbing. A...
Where I live, some of the cities in my area have "city-wide cleanup" days in the spring. Items are left on the berms, in alleys, etc. for the city crew to pickup and dispose of.
A few of us drive...
I've never had to sign a form, for removing anything from a building (yet).
My own personal policy, is that I am very carefully, about anything energized electrical (wiring, etc.) in a building...
At this point, I am keeping everything, until the price goes up. It is alot of work to tear down scrap to sell. I don't think I should sell at low prices, which would be giving my labor away.
I also keep a watch on grocery stores. They have perishable food (meat, etc.) and seem to be updating the freezers from time to time. Got a used AC unit from one grocery store today. Another grocery...
Difficult financial times require drastic measures. I see too many people get behind on their credit card, mortgage, vehicle, etc. payments.
1. Cut unnecessary expenses. Cable, Dish or other non...
My best finds are from contractors that come to my area from out of state for renovations. They show up with their crews, material and equipment (forklift, etc.). When they are done with their...
An old fellow that taught me alot about scrapping, told me that he enjoyed taking the back seat out of scrap cars. That is where the coins were.
Haven't done it myself, but I'd take his word for...
Its not free! If old gasoline (basically turns to varnish) plugs up your gas line, gas filter or causes mayhem with your carburetor, fuel injectors, etc., then its not worth the trouble! Also, if its...
Saving the environment is the big mantra now days. When I ask someone if I can have an old washer, dryer, stove, etc., I mention that I want to recycle it. That is really what I am doing. Taking the...
Collect appliances or anything that can contain copper. If someone is throwing something out (vacuum cleaner, etc.), ask if I can cut off the power cord. Someone is putting in a new washing machine?...
Here are several that I use:
1) Pails and buckets to place the material in. If I breakdown any equipment, I put the parts in the pail/buckets, according to the material (copper, brass, etc.).
2)...
Couple of things to add:
1. When working with pressurized cylinders, always wear safety goggles and/or face shieldshield. Sometimes the gauges malfunction and they are or not charged according to...
Here in ND, it was -21 F this morning. add in the wind and the windchill was supposed to be -58 F. Not fit for man or beast.
I only use reputable batteries (brands like Duracell, etc.). I've found these off brand batteries are not reliable and I do not want any to corrode in any device I have.
Supply & Demand. That is what it is all about. If you have space, keep what you can (copper, etc.) until the price rebounds.
Update: I contacted my closest Carquest. That outlet is independently owned and does not accept batteries. They said the corporate owned Carquest outlets will accept the batteries. I will have to...
Carquest Auto Parts is offering a $20 gift card for each automotive and light truck battery that are brought in. Their December, 2017 ad has the details and restrictions.
If you have a Carquest...
There are several reasons that North Dakota is changing its gun laws:
1) in 2016, protestors set up camp(s) in Morton County, ND and harassed locals. These out of state protestors caused a lot of...
Best way is to discharge them is loaning them to a fire department or fire academy, so they can discharge them for firefighter training. Some fire departments have public fire education classes,...
In the fire service, fire extinguishers that are extensively tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratories and/or Factory Mutual, are considered rated. NFPA Standard 10 Portable Fire...
You would have to go to each fire extinguisher manufacturers website to research their cylinders composition. The five major manufacturers, in the US are: Amerex, Ansul, Badger, Buckeye and Kidde....