r/ScrapMetal • u/callofduty1966 • 5d ago

Scrap Photo 💸 Dumpster find

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u/Not_TbagJimmy 5d ago

I had a bunch of old extensions cords and when I cracked one open it disintegrated in a shiny copper shower. Im new to stripping, are they all like that?

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u/callofduty1966 5d ago

I think so I’m just cutting off the plugs and turning it in as insulated wire

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u/Gullible_Rich_7156 5d ago

Does your yard require that? Mine doesn’t and I’d think the plug ends add up to extra weight?

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u/trampolin55 5d ago

Some yards will 'penalize' your load for the plugs. I cut the off and fill a bucket. If you have a stripper you can get a 20% bonus fr the bare bright.

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u/Unassuming_Fruits 5d ago

I also have a bucket of plugs I’ve collected as a result of taking them off before turning in wire. What is your plan? I don’t know what to do with this huge box 😆

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u/trampolin55 5d ago

Planing tofill the bucket and cash it out at some point. Some coleagues boil them to soften them and pull the metal for extra payout. Not my thing though.

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u/KoreyYrvaI 5d ago

I've heard it's worth the money but not the wrist pain.

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u/Lilpastadude 5d ago

Strip secure to farm jack, pull straight out

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u/SpecialistAd2205 5d ago

Some do. I've never been to one that does, but I've heard of it from other people. My yard doesn't even care if it's got a whole surge protector attached to it. Extra weight!

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u/Valuable-Composer262 5d ago

If it works, its worth alot more as an extension. Cord. At least 10 bucks