That was the first thing I said. It is 4 twisted pair, same as cat 5. Cat 6 is usually 1 gauge larger than cat5 from my experience and usually contains the spine in the center.
@aredditor42722 жыл бұрын
Most categories of cables and cords actually vary considerably withing those categories. For example two power cords might look the same, but one has paper or synthetic cordage run with it. You can also find tin plated appliance cords.
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding in!
@gussuperman75652 жыл бұрын
Thom that was an eye opener cheers. Keep up the good work. God bless y'all.
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Back at you, thanks!
@Pittsburghbad Жыл бұрын
Do u have a video that shows wat makes copper #1 or #2 or #3
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Here's an older vid we did on the topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTWaqimiZKDock
@anthonycolangeli4133 Жыл бұрын
Should you cut the plug ends and other types of ends or just leave as is? Thanks so much.
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Nearly always cut them. Check out this video we did explaining it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXq0XpZ7hNqpkLs
@wild_for_nature99322 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful!
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@mr.dcaniget1subfromyouplea252 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VIDEOS! THANK YOU! VERY INFORMATIVE! THE ONE THE ONLY I SCRAP APP!
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it, thank you!
@mysterybuyer37382 жыл бұрын
One time I found some old wire that when you strip the outer layer off there was a brass wrapping covered in glue. I never seen anything like it before and I been scrapping all my life.
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
That is out there as is aluminum shielding, lead, and even more copper!
@warpoet6977 Жыл бұрын
So if I strip 2/0-3/0-4/0 to bare copper do I need to untwist the strands ? Does that help any ? Someone told me that untwisting it makes it more acceptable 🤷🏻♂️.
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
No you do not need to do that.
@diymaster101 Жыл бұрын
Here where I’m from, any piece of cable or any metal even the smallest cable will be striped when I mean the smallest cable I mean like ear phone cables and if below the kg they well sell it by the gram nothing goes to waste here even if it had to go to waste there will be someone that will pick it up.
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Its great that your yard is quite granular about how little waste they produce
@jasonsliger5430 Жыл бұрын
So appliance power cords need to be separated from extension cords?
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
No they do not have to be, but always check with your scrap yard.
@jeffreyczerwinski19682 жыл бұрын
So, it's a good idea/practice to cut all the plug ends off power cords and other wires that have a connectors?
@loganwilbur51312 жыл бұрын
Check to see if they pay more for that. I remember they used to give you a "clean wire #2" price for cutting all the ends off of cords, near where I live (Los Angeles). The price would go up to $1/pound, from $.80. Now it seems places don't do that, so you'd literally be cutting your profits away. Best to ask the yard.
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
We agree with Logan, but you should check with your yards!
@strugglingparodox570910 ай бұрын
I don’t get wire often, and a lot often. I strip every bit I can. Power cords aren’t that hard to do. The Ethernet cables,, cut the ends, cut 3 inches into the outer sheets,, you should be able to pull all the small lines out within seconds. I’d say, it should give a better price just eliminating that,, it’s really easy to do.
@charleszohfeld72282 жыл бұрын
Can you walk us through the process of how to start our own scrapyard with permits EPA things of that nature
@scraprat33692 жыл бұрын
This will vary greatly depending on location and to a much greater extent the scope and scale of your operation. Start with your state's equivalent to a Scalemaster license and a state inspected scale. Before you invest any money into starting your own scrap yard, ask yourself "Why?"
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
You would need a 1 on 1 consultation and that gets expensive.
@hoohadrawingmachinedepartm34022 жыл бұрын
Great!Very helpful!I will share it with my customers
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tata0690 Жыл бұрын
What would 14awg stranded thhn insulated wire be graded as?
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Regular THHN
@bobclark41832 жыл бұрын
Does melting the insulation off the copper work?
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Stripping is better, healthier, and get more copper produced.
@TECHNICUSChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips! And great information
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevespenceroz2 жыл бұрын
You mention the 2nd cable, cat5, gives a higher price than the power cord. In Australia, data cables give a lower price 😞
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
You should ask your yard why.
@Micro-Motive Жыл бұрын
Most common Appliance Cords in Australia are 3-core (live-neutral-ground) with heavier gauge conductors, so the copper-insulation ratio is higher.
@loganwilbur51312 жыл бұрын
Scraptacular video 👍
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
New word! Love it!
@jjr9022 жыл бұрын
So would you not strip the power cord and or CAT wire in general or unless you have a machine to do it to cut the time??
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
There are no machines that will strip it, but there are things called wire choppers that will do it.
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
I highly suggest you strip whatever CAT5 or CAT5 wire you have. Let us know how it turned out for ya 😅
@Sachin3236-y6e Жыл бұрын
I'm from India how can I buy this
@redkingdom12 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.. thanks
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@VideoNash Жыл бұрын
thanks
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@KinGIIRomE Жыл бұрын
Should I strip my 0/3 wire or leave it?
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Depends on your time and your tools.
@SilverScorpion2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@MamaBear672 жыл бұрын
I love this !!
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!
@Hobbyscrapperaustralia Жыл бұрын
Over $3 a kilo for pvc cable no matter what type of cable/power cord it is in Australia. Cat 5/6 not worth much at all at scrap yards
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Wow! Too bad
@willcamp6319 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever had 1000 mcm copper
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Sure have, big stuff!
@davegdm9542 жыл бұрын
I only strip 70% copper and above and I suggest everyone else do the same. the only reason to strip anything lower than that is if your are trying to get copper to melt in a home furnace
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
Agreed on 70% and above.
@christianandersen55212 жыл бұрын
I stack copper for melting. And I strip most shit for the recycle value. Just put the plastic In plastic bin. I hate the idea I sell the wire and it have to travel with ship to be stripped. Better to have everything sorted and have it shipped to the rigth place's.
@dalecaruso2052 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Scrap you later.
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
You bet
@ScrapFatherScrapSon Жыл бұрын
You know what’s funny. My scrap yard gives me no1 insulated for all appliance wire. From the power cords from dryers and stoves to lamps and tvs….. I think they are stupid or I’m really lucky or both… just cashed in almost 200 pounds of it and got $1.80 a pound!!!
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Wowza...they do not know they are making a mistake or they don't care.
@ScrapFatherScrapSon Жыл бұрын
@@iScrapApp I’ve done my part. I keep them separate the lower grade appliance to the higher grade and they still put it as no1🤯
@DrunkGrilling2 жыл бұрын
@1:45 cat 6 means there is 6 conductors uhh no it has 8, so does cat 5, cat 7, cat 8. cat (category) is not number of conductors.
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping out!
@Micro-Motive Жыл бұрын
Also the plastic tape or cross internal to CAT Cables is primarily there as a electrical/signal/pair separator and does not always contribute to the Draw/Pull Strength of the Cable. It's also super easy to strip the outer sheath and separators out of CAT Cable which will bring the Copper/Insulation Ratio to 40/60 or even 50/50%.
@michaelwillcutt2619 Жыл бұрын
More scrap yards are using auto adjustable scales so they can weigh you at a weight less than actual weight yes I know there checked regularly but when a twist of a nob to lower the weight you brought in do they pay you less . Not all yards are honest
@iScrapApp Жыл бұрын
We wish all of them were. We hope that trend starts to disappear with the new generation moving into the scrap game
@raptureready40802 жыл бұрын
There is no way that was 30% NO WAY. It's 50% all everyday!
@pattipurpura55252 жыл бұрын
Now I am confused. The other scrappers I watch on you tube also disagree with this assessment of copper percentages in various wires. The only way to know for sure is to take it in and see what your scrapyard determines it as.
@iScrapApp2 жыл бұрын
If you buy a ounce scale you can try for yourself and see, we sampled before filming.
@kingnewby2 жыл бұрын
Could you misidentify any other types of cable? You really need to do a bit of research before you publish something for public consumption, or your just making people dumber