"Ignoramus22732" wrote in message
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On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:04:05 -0600, Tim Williams
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Hm, I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that transformer steel is not
worth anything. Should I call some scrap yards? Suppose that I have
150 lbs of transformer steel. Are we talking about a $5 value, $10,
$100 etc?

Cores for transformers are generally made from carbon free iron (Armco iron)
so there's no chance that the core can become permanently magnetized. Heat
treated steel has the ability to retain magnetism, whereas carbon free
material does not. Scrap steel is selling for $85/ton right now, and
they'll likely see it as scrap steel. If not, perhaps they'll pay either
light steel prices or cast iron prices. Regardless, it has value. Doesn't
everything, if you have enough of it?

Am I correct though, that the large copper wires are worth something?

Yep, right now they're worth $1.02/lb. Here's a link that will tell you
current market scrap prices.

http://www.recycle.net/price/metals.html


Harold