Used the microwave fan to fix the dead one in the bathroom. Also some of these motor guts make strong electromagnets and the complete washer motor makes a powerful generator that can be used for a wind water or peddle power generator.
been looking into diy wind turbine which lead to scrapping a few months ago in search of various motors , the big white electric motor pictured in the back against the wall seems to be the type i'm looking for (there are numerous diy wind turbine videos with that type) , i have yet to find one , do you see these often ? also you may be able to sell that type of motor to the diy wind turbine people for a fair bit more than you could get from the scrap yard. thanks for the posting cheers from nova scotia
Good question. I think it depends on the type and size of each. I think a compressor motor has about 1.5lbs of #2 copper and is always copper, but some transformers are aluminum, 1 copper and 1 aluminum spool, and some copper/copper. These transformers with 2 copper spools is around 2lbs. Both also have to tin casing that is of value too. I would take both, but if I was to average the type I find and which worth more, I would say copper motors worth more now since most of the newer transformers are aluminum. However, a lot of newer motors are also being replaced with aluminum, but I still find a lot of copper motors.
@@TinManScrapper Thanks for getting back to me. I am currently working out a deal with my scrap yard to buy either clean copper motors or copper transformers by the pound at a slight mark up so they are making money but leaving me room for profit. In doing this they will also get the metal back so it's a win win for them. If you were in my shoes which way would lean to try and work out a deal?
@@Zizarkis1 I would ask where they are getting them from and if they are older motors/transformers. Some of the old transformers are huge and loaded with copper. If mixed, a lot of newer transformers are aluminum windings. Some motors, like off vacuum cleaners may be copper but only 5 ounces worth. Better than nothing I guess, but they too are being replaced with aluminum. I would either ask for compressor motors or sealed compressor units, since they are always copper (except small ones from ice makers). So if compressor motors…them all day, but if random pile, even if transformers aluminum, I still get $0.17lb and they usually weighed 10 lbs.
@@TinManScrapper so far from what I've seen, depending on what they charge me, the sealed compressors/compressor motors may be the way I go. If everything goes as planned I'll let you know how it turns out for me.
I have just recently started collecting things to scrap and I have a few questions like are copper bearing motors a different category then just electric motors and what separates them if so?
Nice to meet you. Actually copper bearing motors are electric motors because their copper content. It is a category at the scrap yard. Right now around 0.15-20 cents a pound. Better if you can to take the copper off and throw in #2 copper and steel in steel pile
Steel is a hard one. Usually divided into tin and steel. I think solid, thick metal would be your steel and sheets and scrap more like tin. However, if you bring a load in it is just weighed as tin. Make sure automotive brake drums are in own category.....even though magnetic, classified as auto cast
@@TinManScrapper Okay, Can the tin have plastic on it? For example I took apart a broken drill and took the motor out and I’m left with the head of the drill. It’s mostly steel but has plastic around the outside that would pretty much be impossible to take off. Is that fine?
Oh yeah, because steel price not great, you could bring in a vacuum hose for example that has plastic over the steel coil and it will count for steel weight.
The big one in the back I believe it was a dishwasher, but honestly, I cannot remember. I actually stored up a bunch of copper motors and have now actually got around to clean them up. My wife is thankful, as she does not have to look at all the clutter anymore. I hope to find more dishwashers like that since lots of copper.
very good info video ;) but ill take ALL copper even from the small stuff, my wife helps me to take that off and also i can put all copper in same, we donr have copper 1 or 2, we have copper and copper pipes to make that as copper 1 and 2 ;) in that case ;) ill have alot of tranformers and motors ;) ill deal in winter darknes ;)
Copper is worth taking apart. What is the price right now where you are? In Canada right now it is a. Good price. $3.05 for the little stuff and $3.80 for #1 copper. Winter is a good time to clean up materials. Stay well
You must have ANGEL wife :) yeah but my wife not help me with scrap,dismantling,getting copper from small stuff but now is baking christmass sweeties :) yeah
@@nelsonalvarado7220 no, I will test them before scrapping if they work I will clean them up and sell them or donate to friends and Goodwill. Amazing how many I find that still work.
put motors in vise then use use big hammert drive to middle use grinder at angle since vietnam ,junkie gene to cut wire off this is easiest way i find to clean motors i have been doing it
So informative, you explain everything so well. I learned a lot.
Hi Joan, thank you for the comment and kind words. I am glad you found the video informative. Stay well.
Excellent video. This was so helpful to me.
Glad you found it informative! Stay well.
Great video
Hey Tim Man. Thankyou.
Very helpful
Kerri
Thank you for the support Kerri. Glad the video was helpful. Stay well.
I was having trouble with removing copper wire from a motor today so I soaked it in used oil in a jar and it helps a lot
Good idea....it is going to be number 2 copper anyway since from a motor and thin wire. Good time saver for sure and great wire to collect
Great video! Really helpful.
Thank you for the kind words and support.
Used the microwave fan to fix the dead one in the bathroom. Also some of these motor guts make strong electromagnets and the complete washer motor makes a powerful generator that can be used for a wind water or peddle power generator.
Nice that you could reuse. I am just glad they are diverted from the landfill. Thanks for the comment. Stay well
i always get the copper out of everything, still thinking about a process to quickly get the copper out of those small rotors.
So when are you planning to do a video about the other electric motor which you have mentioned ?
Because I have one.
been looking into diy wind turbine which lead to scrapping a few months ago in search of various motors , the big white electric motor pictured in the back against the wall seems to be the type i'm looking for (there are numerous diy wind turbine videos with that type) , i have yet to find one , do you see these often ? also you may be able to sell that type of motor to the diy wind turbine people for a fair bit more than you could get from the scrap yard. thanks for the posting cheers from nova scotia
Thanks for the comment. They come out of some dishwashers. I don’t find them a lot....only 2 since I have been scrapping in this area 4 yrs..
@@TinManScrapper thanks appreciate the insight.
Would you say it would be a better pay out to break down motors over copper transformers?
Good question. I think it depends on the type and size of each. I think a compressor motor has about 1.5lbs of #2 copper and is always copper, but some transformers are aluminum, 1 copper and 1 aluminum spool, and some copper/copper. These transformers with 2 copper spools is around 2lbs. Both also have to tin casing that is of value too. I would take both, but if I was to average the type I find and which worth more, I would say copper motors worth more now since most of the newer transformers are aluminum. However, a lot of newer motors are also being replaced with aluminum, but I still find a lot of copper motors.
@@TinManScrapper Thanks for getting back to me. I am currently working out a deal with my scrap yard to buy either clean copper motors or copper transformers by the pound at a slight mark up so they are making money but leaving me room for profit. In doing this they will also get the metal back so it's a win win for them. If you were in my shoes which way would lean to try and work out a deal?
@@Zizarkis1 I would ask where they are getting them from and if they are older motors/transformers. Some of the old transformers are huge and loaded with copper. If mixed, a lot of newer transformers are aluminum windings. Some motors, like off vacuum cleaners may be copper but only 5 ounces worth. Better than nothing I guess, but they too are being replaced with aluminum. I would either ask for compressor motors or sealed compressor units, since they are always copper (except small ones from ice makers). So if compressor motors…them all day, but if random pile, even if transformers aluminum, I still get $0.17lb and they usually weighed 10 lbs.
@@TinManScrapper so far from what I've seen, depending on what they charge me, the sealed compressors/compressor motors may be the way I go. If everything goes as planned I'll let you know how it turns out for me.
@@Zizarkis1 Yeah keep me posted. Best of luck and happy scrapping!
0:29 Not brass bare bright? Dude, I didn't even know there were different types of copper!
I have just recently started collecting things to scrap and I have a few questions like are copper bearing motors a different category then just electric motors and what separates them if so?
Nice to meet you. Actually copper bearing motors are electric motors because their copper content. It is a category at the scrap yard. Right now around 0.15-20 cents a pound. Better if you can to take the copper off and throw in #2 copper and steel in steel pile
@@TinManScrapper Alright thanks for the info! Another question I have is what are the different categories of steel and what is the criteria for each?
Steel is a hard one. Usually divided into tin and steel. I think solid, thick metal would be your steel and sheets and scrap more like tin. However, if you bring a load in it is just weighed as tin. Make sure automotive brake drums are in own category.....even though magnetic, classified as auto cast
@@TinManScrapper Okay, Can the tin have plastic on it? For example I took apart a broken drill and took the motor out and I’m left with the head of the drill. It’s mostly steel but has plastic around the outside that would pretty much be impossible to take off. Is that fine?
Oh yeah, because steel price not great, you could bring in a vacuum hose for example that has plastic over the steel coil and it will count for steel weight.
Sooo what was the name of the washer machine you got the motor from good video thanks ehhh
The big one in the back I believe it was a dishwasher, but honestly, I cannot remember. I actually stored up a bunch of copper motors and have now actually got around to clean them up. My wife is thankful, as she does not have to look at all the clutter anymore. I hope to find more dishwashers like that since lots of copper.
very good info video ;) but ill take ALL copper even from the small stuff, my wife helps me to take that off and also i can put all copper in same, we donr have copper 1 or 2, we have copper and copper pipes to make that as copper 1 and 2 ;) in that case ;)
ill have alot of tranformers and motors ;) ill deal in winter darknes ;)
Copper is worth taking apart. What is the price right now where you are? In Canada right now it is a. Good price. $3.05 for the little stuff and $3.80 for #1 copper. Winter is a good time to clean up materials. Stay well
@@TinManScrapper its same here 3,89 us dollar for copper
stay safe as well ;)
You must have ANGEL wife :) yeah but my wife not help me with scrap,dismantling,getting copper from small stuff but now is baking christmass sweeties :) yeah
@@TECHNICUSChannel ;) same here she only help me whit the copper stripping ;)
but are an great dinner maker ;)
cool get all that copper ! much better then motor price
Oh yeah. Thanks for the support. Stay well.
Got 2 vaccumes. both seemed to have copper aluminum in the motor (square part not spinny part :D) is that common? Or am I wrong?
You are right.....especially newer models are starting to be replaced with aluminum coils, since it is cheaper to use.
Yea it’s common, you will sometimes get aluminum ones. Aluminum motors are not worth taking apart and you will get more money selling it whole.
I like your videos man but holy hell. All those ads are driving me nuts haha
Lol. Thanks for the compliment. Stay well
At .29 sec. not brass bare bright look.....copper look, since it is copper😁
Hey have you ever tried to repair fans
@@nelsonalvarado7220 no, I will test them before scrapping if they work I will clean them up and sell them or donate to friends and Goodwill. Amazing how many I find that still work.
put motors in vise then use use big hammert drive to middle use grinder at angle since vietnam ,junkie gene
to cut wire off this is easiest way i find to clean motors i have been doing it
Nice. If it works great. Stay well.
I hate the planet
You mean our wasteful, throwaway society? I hate that. We need to respect our planet.
Holy !! Put a NEW blade on ur grinder!!! it will work better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup, kinda over used it.
@@TinManScrapper What about a reciprocating saw and vise? I think that might work just as well with less chance to damage your hand if things slip.
@@IrishEddie317 could work as well, but I like the grinder