Scrap Metal Recycling - Scrapping Furnaces and Hot Water Heaters!

Got a trailer to use, and a whole collection of furnaces and hot water heaters! I know exactly what to do with these, heh. Thanks again Smasher! Scrap metal recycling, let's make some cash!
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[@3v3nte]

I would recommend you take the gas valves out of the furnaces. It only takes 4 screws, and they come out with the pipe. The pipe has some brass jets on it, however, once you've removed and opened up the gas valve, you will find two spools of copper in it. They add up fast with minimal work. And the rest is cast aluminium.

[@danielthrasher7538]

I was just about to comment the same thing. I didn't know about the copper but I did know about the red brass rod

[@thubprint]

Nice, I’ll pop one out on the next one! Thank you for sharing that 👍

[@3v3nte]

@@danielthrasher7538 They are right under the plastic cover where the pilot button is. I am not sure about the gas valves on the hot water tank- I still have to take one apart.

[@redheadedstepchild9814]

Most useful scrapping channel on KZbin

[@thubprint]

Thank you!

[@billhuman-ss5zd]

GOOD TRAILER TOO

[@Lilyandmoomin]

I. Definitely not disappointed. Another brilliant watch.

[@mollynakamori]

I always enjoy going along for the ride. Thanks for the effort on top of a rough work schedule! (Heck, I remember when you used to get excited about 2 liter bottles, so you've come a long way.)

[@thubprint]

I still get excited about 2L bottles haha 😂

[@andrewcannon587]

enjoy the nice YYC weather before it snow

[@thubprint]

It has been nice! I know the flurries are coming soon tho lol

[@amethystwinter1977]

Good video ☺ stay safe.

[@paulnorton7929]

More please and be safe out side from uk London

[@ThePentadecagon]

thub love ur shit man the ones who truly stick around and aint keyboard warriors will stay for the after party vids ( for lack of a better term for the yard runs )

[@thubprint]

After party vids, that’s a cool way of looking at it!

[@ThePentadecagon]

@@thubprint :3 my brain has an odd way of comparing things lol

[@ztechrepairs]

No worries brother. Keep doing the thing!!

[@JohnnySemor]

I bought myself a 4" vise yesterday, with winter coming on I want to spend more time on cold days doing value add in the warm rather than dumpster diving in the cold. :)

[@thubprint]

Nice! I’ve got the same plan 👍

[@juanmorales3251]

Always looking forward for watching your videos.

[@thubprint]

Thanks Juan! Better one next week 👍

[@richavic4520]

Thubbie, you're looking like a real businessman!

[@thubprint]

The coveralls do seem to make me look more legitimate, people are always asking me questions now like I work at the places they find me. I enjoy being helpful though, so I don’t bother correcting them 😅

[@andrewcannon587]

thub is looking like a real life super mario, jumping, diving, chasing treasures

[@mabeldelrey7741]

Cool! 🤗😀😁

[@L3V1T8-84]

That Squirrel Cage fan will make one hell of a vacuum cleaner...

[@jennypennyridesagain5599]

The hot water tanks, take off the little gas valve, they have a chunk of brass and sometimes big spools of copper. The furnaces also have a gas valve that have 1-3 big spools of copper as well as brass fittings. And sometimes the burners are stainless or cast on the furnaces. Best of luck

[@kevink.2719]

Can't wait to see the upcoming video

[@thubprint]

I’m hoping people really like it!

[@MichaelJARodden]

At 6:44 your face is less than a foot away from the brass drain on that water heater. "Next time, Gadget! Next time!!!"

[@thubprint]

🤣

[@paulgerrard5518]

short, sweet, but still good content..... much love from the UK... x

[@CruiserMac]

Nice when they give you the scrap rather than leave it out for whomever !

[@zlatanmorrison8182]

Don't worry about it Thub, all good things come to those who wait :)

[@MissCanadian]

Yes I love picking up hot water tanks and furnaces they're easy money

[@thubprint]

Though they always remind me how small my truck really is 😅

[@silverlicious2086]

Nice quick and decent payout. Good job.

[@davegriggs3863]

I am just glad....that you posted this.....for, again I am home on a Friday night......one day I will join the scrap revolution and put all your tips, tricks, and good will to the multiverse to use....until then....I will sit here on Friday nights awaiting your weekly wisdom.....for you are, Scrapper Jesus.

[@thubprint]

Scrapper Jesus! 🤣 Maybe I should just let the locks flow more often haha

[@davegriggs3863]

@@thubprint I'm telling you....you look just like all the renditions, and with the kindness and benevolence the the original spread....well, you get the idea.........

[@stevethescrounger6683]

Its all Gravy Thub. Great content brother, have a good one man!

[@geofft3214]

Nice one Thub!

[@randomsucks2444]

Great video, you need to invest in a trailer. I bought a 5x8 and its helped out alot. You can build up a collection of metal and store it in trailer.

[@trench124]

The blower you took the motors off... the internal fins are often made from aluminium if your prepared to strip them down

[@Ccsh12]

You ever tried scrapping car parts? I do that for a living, pay $30-40 for an engine and get .38 a pound which averages between $90-110 per engine. I scrapped around 50 just last week in 3 days made around $2000

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

looking good man!

[@tomfedarick7042]

New Jersey - USA

[@iffy9776]

Never sell motors as is . You never know when u will get the next haul no matter how much u have.

[@thubprint]

I guess that’s true, and motors are among the better stuff worth processing

[@iffy9776]

@@thubprint I completely understand that time is money , but my mantra or slogan is to squeeze as much out of scrap as possible. I've seen the size of motors you deal with and min they have at least 1kg of copper. Once you get a use to taking motors apart it doesn't take that long. Take compressors, I can tear into it and take the copper out in less than 10 mins. I know you know this. As I've learnt a lot of you over the years . Any how I enjoy your videos and I hope you don't think I'm preaching.

[@teddytaylor5566]

My neighbors got their roof done and they gave me all the old sheet aluminum

[@scrappingadventures290]

That was really cool, I personally didn't get to scrap one of those heaters, as there aren't a lot around were I live, but maybe you should try to take one apart all yhe wat, just to check for yourself that you aren't mussing anything? 👍👍😊

[@thubprint]

I guess that would be kind of fun! Worth checking it out, then I’ll know

[@carl6073]

I'm sure ur next adventure u gonna show to us gonna be awesome buddy...thx for doing the thing !! 🤙✌️👍

[@thubprint]

I hope so! I’m having fun with it 😊

[@steelcityguy2598]

Hey buddy, I've been doing scrap metal in Hamilton Ontario for a long time. You're very knowledgeable in the industry. Great job and great vids! Cheers! 👍 😃

[@thubprint]

Thank you! I’ve got lots to learn of course, but it’s fun 😊

[@matt2244]

The one dislike is that "very cool" person haha! Great video my dude keep up the great work.

[@thubprint]

There’s always one somewhere 😆

[@KeeleV]

Those scrap sessions of ewaste Ben's are always fun. If you've got a whole lot of motors and things to Break down. Might be fun to watch. :)

[@thubprint]

I’m saving them up so I can do that when it’s too cold to leave the house 😆

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent Thub! Not disappointed at all as I have a very busy week goin' on and I only had time to watch a sub 10 min vid from you! Perfect, you must have known!!! 😉😁😁

[@muriaticacid7004]

Thumbs UP

[@cheryldempsey1248]

Enjoyed whatever that was, even if it wasn't a video! 😉

[@thubprint]

😁

[@gussuperman7565]

Thub you're doing well making every piece of sctap metal count to be recycled , instead of landfil material .

[@thubprint]

Feels good to make money recycling!

[@davidmiller6726]

The water heater drain valves look to be brass, they are removable!

[@DIYwithBatteries]

02:06 you just need the copper ಠ_ಠ👍

[@vincedibona4687]

I really need a small trailer. Can’t fit a big HWH or other appliance in the back of an old 4Runner, esp. if there is already stuff in there. Nice haul, Thub!

[@thubprint]

I think I need a trailer too haha!

[@ethanpemberton9011]

Look in the newer high efficiency furnaces for the stainless steel heat exchangers

[@thubprint]

Oh okay! I’ve been really happy with my stainless steel payouts lately 👍

[@jameswagner295]

some has stelees stell in them

[@wopwop420]

New to the channel as of the last couple weeks and im really enjoying them. My 8yr old son just started scrapping and he is dying to get his own channel. If you're willing I'd love to pick your brain on something filming and editing advice. If not it's no biggie! Keep up the good work!!

[@thubprint]

Hey sure thing! Dm me if you have any questions 👍

[@bentleyalder5492]

Each time I get a furnace, I take the time to remove the injection bar because the nuts are brass and the block is aluminum 🥰

[@bladegameryt2631]

One question, why are you using tin shears as wire cutters?

[@chrisk6822]

Why would you heat hot water?

[@thubprint]

😆

[@PulseRELOADED]

🐼

[@sweetjohnny8211]

That's a weird apology, making a video this week about not having a video this week.

[@thubprint]

🤣👍

[@cameronhawkins3006]

it's a WATER HEATER!! NOT A "HOT" WATER HEATER!! Hot water doesn't need to be heated. Ha ha ha 🤣 you're welcome! 😁

[@moejay7403]

bro tel me your in Vancouver

[@thubprint]

I’m in Calgary

[@MrShekoexile]

If the water is already hot, why do you need a heater?

[@vincedibona4687]

Pardon me, I have to go to the ATM machine. I hope I can remember my PIN number!

[@thubprint]

🤣💀

[@sydneyfizzy4559]

Hope u said hi to Riley 🤣

[@L3V1T8-84]

Someone needs to tell you that you are very attractive. Have a blessed weekend.

[@sydneyfizzy4559]

@@L3V1T8-84 oh thanks!! Thub actually tells me every day 🤣🥰 hope you have a nice weekend as well!

[@L3V1T8-84]

@@sydneyfizzy4559 yes I know but sometimes it can be taken for granted when we don't hear such things from others. I feel like maybe you misunderstood my intention, I am fully aware that you are Thub's woman, I wasn't hitting on you, was only complimenting your beauty, sorry for any misunderstanding.

[@L3V1T8-84]

@@sydneyfizzy4559 you're welcome nonetheless and thank you, I hope I have a nice weekend too, I just finished working 130hrs in two weeks, I'm exhausted.

[@sydneyfizzy4559]

@@L3V1T8-84 I appreciate that! I guess I just wanted to /make sure/ there was no misunderstanding 😅 I also appreciate your willingness to communicate your intentions instead of just getting angry; I see a lot of the latter lol. Sounds like a rough two weeks! I wish you lots of rest and comfort 😁

[@keirayun]

this is this wk

[@vincedibona4687]

Y U no talk gud?

[@thubprint]

🤣 nothin gets by you John

[@L3V1T8-84]

Nice, 11 minutes late.... Ah, bummer, no video and I am on time-ish this time. Edit: Video Short I see, not bad not bad.. 2nd Edit: No one should be too disappointed if disappointed at all, I mean you did still deliver a video albeit not the usual video, all good in my books.

[@thubprint]

Thanks brother! I’m staying committed to at least one every week, but I didn’t want to try and pass off something I quickly slapped together as my entire effort for the week

[@dougiejohnstones9664]

If its free it's a profit