Different Types of Scrap Copper Wire & Cables

[@brianrittenberry1193]

Cat6 isn't 6 conductors

[@duckkiller8]

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.

[@aredditor4272]

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.

[@iScrapApp]

Thanks for adding in!

[@gussuperman7565]

Thom that was an eye opener cheers. Keep up the good work. God bless y'all.

[@iScrapApp]

Back at you, thanks!

[@Pittsburghbad]

Do u have a video that shows wat makes copper #1 or #2 or #3

[@iScrapApp]

Here's an older vid we did on the topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTWaqimiZKDock

[@anthonycolangeli4133]

Should you cut the plug ends and other types of ends or just leave as is? Thanks so much.

[@iScrapApp]

Nearly always cut them. Check out this video we did explaining it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXq0XpZ7hNqpkLs

[@wild_for_nature9932]

Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful!

[@iScrapApp]

Awesome!

[@mr.dcaniget1subfromyouplea25]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VIDEOS! THANK YOU! VERY INFORMATIVE! THE ONE THE ONLY I SCRAP APP!

[@iScrapApp]

Love to hear it, thank you!

[@mysterybuyer3738]

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.

[@iScrapApp]

That is out there as is aluminum shielding, lead, and even more copper!

[@warpoet6977]

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]

No you do not need to do that.

[@diymaster101]

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]

Its great that your yard is quite granular about how little waste they produce

[@jasonsliger5430]

So appliance power cords need to be separated from extension cords?

[@iScrapApp]

No they do not have to be, but always check with your scrap yard.

[@jeffreyczerwinski1968]

So, it's a good idea/practice to cut all the plug ends off power cords and other wires that have a connectors?

[@loganwilbur5131]

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.

[@iScrapApp]

We agree with Logan, but you should check with your yards!

[@strugglingparodox5709]

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.

[@charleszohfeld7228]

Can you walk us through the process of how to start our own scrapyard with permits EPA things of that nature

[@scraprat3369]

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?"

[@iScrapApp]

You would need a 1 on 1 consultation and that gets expensive.

[@hoohadrawingmachinedepartm3402]

Great！Very helpful！I will share it with my customers

[@iScrapApp]

Thank you!

[@tata0690]

What would 14awg stranded thhn insulated wire be graded as?

[@iScrapApp]

Regular THHN

[@bobclark4183]

Does melting the insulation off the copper work?

[@iScrapApp]

Stripping is better, healthier, and get more copper produced.

[@TECHNICUSChannel]

Thank you for your tips! And great information

[@iScrapApp]

Thanks!

[@stevespenceroz]

You mention the 2nd cable, cat5, gives a higher price than the power cord. In Australia, data cables give a lower price 😞

[@iScrapApp]

You should ask your yard why.

[@Micro-Motive]

Most common Appliance Cords in Australia are 3-core (live-neutral-ground) with heavier gauge conductors, so the copper-insulation ratio is higher.

[@loganwilbur5131]

Scraptacular video 👍

[@iScrapApp]

New word! Love it!

[@jjr902]

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??

[@iScrapApp]

There are no machines that will strip it, but there are things called wire choppers that will do it.

[@jayryan7473]

I highly suggest you strip whatever CAT5 or CAT5 wire you have. Let us know how it turned out for ya 😅

[@Sachin3236-y6e]

I'm from India how can I buy this

[@redkingdom1]

Very helpful.. thanks

[@iScrapApp]

You are welcome!

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@iScrapApp]

You're welcome!

[@KinGIIRomE]

Should I strip my 0/3 wire or leave it?

[@iScrapApp]

Depends on your time and your tools.

[@SilverScorpion]

Nice

[@MamaBear67]

I love this !!

[@iScrapApp]

Happy to hear it!

[@Hobbyscrapperaustralia]

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]

Wow! Too bad

[@willcamp6319]

Have you ever had 1000 mcm copper

[@iScrapApp]

Sure have, big stuff!

[@davegdm954]

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

[@iScrapApp]

Agreed on 70% and above.

[@christianandersen5521]

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]

Thanks for the info. Scrap you later.

[@iScrapApp]

You bet

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

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]

Wowza...they do not know they are making a mistake or they don't care.

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

@@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🤯

[@DrunkGrilling]

@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]

Thank you for helping out!

[@Micro-Motive]

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]

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]

We wish all of them were. We hope that trend starts to disappear with the new generation moving into the scrap game

[@raptureready4080]

There is no way that was 30% NO WAY. It's 50% all everyday!

[@pattipurpura5525]

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.

[@iScrapApp]

If you buy a ounce scale you can try for yourself and see, we sampled before filming.

[@kingnewby]

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

[@iScrapApp]

What do you disagree with?