Scrapping an air conditioner for copper. How much copper do they contain?

Hello scrappers and planet lovers. In this video, I will answer the question: "how much copper do they contain?" I will not only show you how to identify the metals but also how to separate the metals in order to maximize your profit.
Here are the links to other videos mentioned in this video:
• Scrapping a compressor...
• Scrapping copper/alumi...
• Scrapping copper beari...
• Scrapping an air condi...
vinegar soaking: • Can soaking your coppe...

[@derek1996]

So I meet one of my competitors :) I began scrapping about 4 years ago here in London, Ont, and it has been an adventure and very gratifying to see less items going into the dump yards. I have been watching your vids since I stareted and thank you for sharing with us. Just wanted to say hi and wish you the best in our shared interests.

[@jamesfirth1280]

Thank you very much!! Happy scrapping to you as well.

[@murlbailer3755]

I don’t think I have ever seen anyone use the claw as much as you do. What ever works.🐎🌻✌️

[@aprilw6044]

Great video!!! It was very thorough and informative. Take care and keep the videos coming.

[@BushDogScrapper]

Great video TinManScrapper ♻🌎😎👍

[@TheKeving123]

Heck yeah love your videos man first time watcher just subscribed!

[@fishingmaster99]

I see a lot of scrapping channels but Yours and Bigstackd are my top 2.

[@TinManScrapper]

My goodness, that is a huge compliment. Thank you and glad you enjoy it

[@fishingmaster99]

@@TinManScrapper learned a lot about better scrapping. Thank you this is what KZbin is great for!

[@bigredbullion3883]

Great video

[@thescrapmeister]

Another informative video... Keep them coming Tin Man!

[@deborahclark1136]

You mentioned vinegar and water to remove the grease in the copper tubing. I was unable to find that link.

[@TinManScrapper]

I will add it to the description right now

[@TinManScrapper]

Just added it now

[@Randomsydneytrains]

Nice and informative, it’s really hard for me to find air conditioner ps in general and they’re my favourite item so scrap! Any tips on where to find them?

[@TinManScrapper]

Try going to apartment buildings or rental units. They often have them or cottages too.

[@Jason1975ism]

Hit your scrapyard and see about buying the sealed units. They usually sell them by the pound and they're already drained of Freon. Not oil though! Very oily. But you can buy a truck full of them and clean them for copper.

[@edwinsmith1774]

How do you get the gases out before breaking down

[@TinManScrapper]

Thankfully have a buddy in the business that can safely flush. Most HVAC are licensed and can flush.

[@edwinsmith1774]

@@TinManScrapper does it cost for me wise ?

[@BushDogScrapper]

@@edwinsmith1774 yea it will cost you money so I'd say if your going to take kind of stuff same as A/C units and fridges and freezers I'd save them up and have a bunch done at once they might give you you a flat rate on quantity! ♻😎👍

[@gentilesoul]

Great video Sir, I'm just curious, do you have any suggestions on how to make a wire stripper or ideas on simple ways of getting the copper out of its coating? I hope you do because I can't afford to buy one {preferably Motorized One} but I might be able to purchase parts to build one, any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Eugene.

[@eltonbrazier2295]

How much does it cost to remove the freon

[@jamesfirth1280]

I think it depends on who you go to, location, and amount of items. I luckily have a friend that does it for me for a case of beer here and there.

[@djcapela]

Don't even worry about that just put it inside fridges and the scrap yards take it. They have their own ways of disposing everything that goes to the scrap yard.

[@maaingan]

If everyone scrapped their own old shit, the world would be in MUCH better shape. Plus think of all that copper sitting in landfills, instead of my basement workshop

[@cognac8297]

Ive seen some breathe the fumes from a smoking compressor while being cut , is that fine

[@TinManScrapper]

It is just the burning oil. I would not do it for a long period of time. But I would make sure that I had a well ventilated area I was working in

[@cognac8297]

On extension cords should i take off the outer coating. That thick plastic.

[@TinManScrapper]

It depends on the extension chord. I feel that if the chord is very flimsy than less copper and a lot of thicker coating. I leave those alone. If I tried to bend the chord and it is stiff, than more copper inside, so those ones I do remove the outer coating and upgrade to 60% appliance wire.

[@blazin7]

Thanks 🤘🏻

[@TinManScrapper]

At 7:40 compressor not transformer…sorry

[@scrappinge-wasteholland460]

nice jop Tin man

[@TinManScrapper]

Thank you.

[@ABrokenSociety]

New scrapper here, I know it's an older video, but I'm hopeful! I recently acquired a small AC unit that i thought was drained of refrigerant but wasn't. I started cutting the copper line and it shot out. I got out the shop, but I had to go back in and grab my phone. I held my breath and quickly got a box fan in front of the door to vent it out, when it slowed down, I held my breath again and brought the unit outside and waited for the fumes to clear upz but now the refrigerant is liquified in a greasy like way all over my stuff. What should I do?? I know it's very bad to breath in, but I can't find anything about it getting on your skin and such.

[@TinManScrapper]

I too have dropped one inside. Cat littler will work to clump it and soak it up. unfortunately if on the walls and tools you will just need to wipe them down with a rag. You are not alone on this, we have all done it. I would just wash it off.

[@ABrokenSociety]

@@TinManScrapper I know it's bad to inhale, but I got lucky and ran into an HVAC guy at work today who told me as long as it's not on its aerosol form, it's fine to clean it up like a regular thing, just might smell bad for a while lol. But thank you so much for your input as well!

[@TinManScrapper]

@@ABrokenSociety No problem and sorry again to here that that happened because it can be messy and scary as well.

[@christinageller1649]

What category is copper that looks red

[@TinManScrapper]

#2 copper since there is a type of coating to make it red.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

If you get muratic acid cheap at Home Depot dunk it for 5 min and wash it off copper looks new

[@petersamios5409]

Could you break out the net weights in each category and the corresponding $$ that you received. I'm looking at getting teenagers into this as a source of income.

[@TinManScrapper]

just be careful as it is illegal to cut the copper line to release the Freon. but you can usually get 1.5lbs#2 copper from compressor and about 1lb from tubing. the rest of the aluminum/copper radiators are about $2.23lb and weigh around 3-4 lbs. you also get the motor with some small amounts of copper and the tin from the frame and compressor shell (around 15lbs)

[@thomasmacdonald8248]

Got $2,90 a pound yesterday for rads

[@TinManScrapper]

Nice. With the end pieces of copper on or off?

[@bandicootwarped7905]

That's not a transformer, it's a compressor. 7:45

[@grumpyolddwarf8953]

You forgot the brass in the plug ...lol

[@TinManScrapper]

Lol, yup. Happy holiday

[@seanbruck5269]

so are the radiator lil copper eelbow macoroni thingss u cut off #1 OR 2 U LEDGIT SAID PUT IN 1 OR 2 LOL SO WHICH IS IT

[@TinManScrapper]

both. The ones on the side without the soddering are #1 and the ones with the soddering are #2

[@hoaaoxuan8234]

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[@steveciarico9824]

I cant tell you how much i cant stand your channel. I wish i knew a way to block you. Ive been scrapping longer than you have walked this earth. And i really want you to block me so we can part in peace. Or you can choose to not block me and i will continue to tell you how much i can't stand your channel. Choice is yours.

[@TinManScrapper]

Sorry you feel this way, but it is your choice to watch or not watch my channel. I don’t know why you think you have to make a comment like this, but If you have been scrapping longer than I have walked the earth than surely you have gained the wisdom to know you simply don’t have to watch!

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

I see that you don’t read your messages

[@jamesfirth1280]

I try to get to them all. It may take a little time, since I have 2 little kids.

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

@@jamesfirth1280 sorry i didn’t mean to sound rude, i understand

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

@@jamesfirth1280 i sent you a message on your last video the one of the T.V’s with my email in it

[@shawntyler863]

Isn't there copper tube running thru the sheet tin

[@TinManScrapper]

Yes, you have to cut off the tin to get at the copper.

[@shawntyler863]

@@TinManScrapper thanks for reply I just watched another one of your videos showing best way. Been out in barn all week taking some window ac units apart. Next is some 42' old school tvs with the bell I think you call it. Great info as always. Enjoy your day from Kentucky

[@TinManScrapper]

@@shawntyler863 thank you. Make sure you check the degaussing chord around the chord to see if it too is copper. The black cable that is coating with electric tape. Some are aluminum and some awesome #2 copper