How much copper is in this?

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How much copper is in this?

Postby natsb88 » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:01 am

This was a leftover from an online-only auction that they talked me into buying when I went to pick up my winnings. I see this model listed on eBay for $320 on up, so I will probably try to sell it that way first. But how much copper do you think is in it if I were to scrap it?

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Re: How much copper is in this?

Postby Recyclersteve » Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:52 am

Nametag says the conductors are aluminum, not copper. Not sure what other copper there may be in there.
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Re: How much copper is in this?

Postby natsb88 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:29 pm

Recyclersteve wrote:Nametag says the conductors are aluminum, not copper.

Doh :oops: :lol:
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Re: How much copper is in this?

Postby xippi » Wed May 02, 2018 8:19 pm

cover should pop off easy enough and take a look . :shock:
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