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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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hey guys hendy the Sparky here so today I just want to talk about why every single electrician should scrap their wire after every single job so here what I have is called number one copper this is be bright copper this is about $4 a pound here what I have is number two copper this is about $2 a pound you can see that it looks corroded I'm about to go through the scrapyard right now so come with me and see what I can get

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