Classify and Collect Scrap Wire
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Why you should always scrap your extra copper $$$ #electrican #bluecollar #money
What happens here
The presenter introduces the concept of scrapping electrical wire to earn money after jobs. He demonstrates various types of copper wire: 'Number 1 Copper' (also referred to as 'Bare Bright Copper') which is uninsulated and clean, valued at approximately $3-4 per pound, and 'Number 2 Copper' which is often corroded or has some insulation remaining, valued at $2-3 per pound. He shows large quantities of both types collected in black garbage cans and a wheelbarrow, emphasizing the importance of separating them due to their different market values. The goal is to collect and sort these wires.
Goal: Understand and sort different grades of scrap electrical wire for optimal value.
Tools and materials
- Garbage Cans — Storing and organizing different types of scrap wire
- Number 1 Copper Wire — Scrap metal to be sold, highest value
- Number 2 Copper Wire — Scrap metal to be sold, lower value due to corrosion or insulation
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting large quantities of scrap wire
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