Computer power supplies
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Computer power supplies
by Mossy » Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:23 pm
Does anyone have luck scrapping them? The one's I've looked at have a lot of solder in them.
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Re: Computer power supplies
by hobo finds » Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:58 pm
i have scrapped them with elect motors...
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Re: Computer power supplies
by Robarons » Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:25 pm
Well solder is tin/lead and tin has been hitting new highs every day. If there is alot of it might be worth messing with. If not thow it in your elec motors pile.
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Re: Computer power supplies
by Dr. Cadmium » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:59 pm
ATX power supplies (intact and with wires attached) are actually very good material. Their copper content is only slightly lower than transformers.
However, it's harder to find places that will pay a good price for them. They're a more specialized item.
However, it's harder to find places that will pay a good price for them. They're a more specialized item.
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Re: Computer power supplies
by CrazyTom » Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:18 pm
I found out this weekend that UPS units are worth 25 cents a pound at my yard.
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