poachers apprentice 134 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Quick query , got about 50 ft of copper cable the ground stuff is it worth weighing in or not ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,073 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 price was down last time I looked, may be better to hang on to it for a while http://www.letsrecycle.com/prices/metals/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 run a line up it with a buzz saw.just prize apart..new bright top dollar. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. I was going to strip some That I had and electrician doing some jobs in yard said don't bother as the pay for plastic coating aswell now not sure how true it because it's still sat there. Is this true bob or aload of shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. I was going to strip some That I had and electrician doing some jobs in yard said don't bother as the pay for plastic coating aswell now not sure how true it because it's still sat there. Is this true bob or aload of shit they just weigh it in as house.hold cable..burn it better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. I was going to strip some That I had and electrician doing some jobs in yard said don't bother as the pay for plastic coating aswell now not sure how true it because it's still sat there. Is this true bob or aload of shit they just weigh it in as house.hold cable..burn it betterThought as much cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Why would they give you top dollar for half the product? Best way is to strip the amour/outer Then tie a long length (longer the better, you just got to have space)of inner cable to something strong and get a pal to pull it tight. Then start at the knot with a sharpish kitchen knife and walk backwards towards you pal with the knife in both hands stripping as you go. You`ll get a lot more for your trouble. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. I was going to strip some That I had and electrician doing some jobs in yard said don't bother as the pay for plastic coating aswell now not sure how true it because it's still sat there. Is this true bob or aload of shit Theres no weight in house wire. Best saving it(if your likely to get more) and just burn it. Not for too long or there`ll be nowt left.. If you`ve not got much, its probably not worth your trouble, Im guessing theres not otherwise the sparky would have had it away.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 You gonna strip it? You`ll get more for bright wire. I was going to strip some That I had and electrician doing some jobs in yard said don't bother as the pay for plastic coating aswell now not sure how true it because it's still sat there. Is this true bob or aload of shit Theres no weight in house wire. Best saving it(if your likely to get more) and just burn it. Not for too long or there`ll be nowt left.. If you`ve not got much, its probably not worth your trouble, Im guessing theres not otherwise the sparky would have had it away..Not worth starting a fire for put it that way lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyblatter 1,012 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 What size armoured is it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyblatter 1,012 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Household cable I.e. 2.5 & 1.5 T&E is down to £1 a kilo at the min Bright wire prob £3 a kilo. I strip anything from 10mm upwards right down to the copper core. Any smaller and I just strip the armouring off and weigh it as household Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poachers apprentice 134 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Its thick armoured cable , stuff they put in the ground , I bought a van off bloke who did ground jointing and he left it in the back must have forgotten about it And I'll be stripping it lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 If its in good nick, put an advert up and sell it as it is? Get more for it than scrap value.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poachers apprentice 134 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Its brand new I only took the cellophane off to have a look , wouldn't know what to advertise it for to be honest lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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