Scrapping a AC compressor for copper is it worth is??

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Scrapping a AC compressor for copper is it worth is??
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  • @waseemahmed8489
    @waseemahmed8489Ай бұрын

    Very nice video thanks you sir

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @ScrappingScorpion
    @ScrappingScorpion Жыл бұрын

    Im gona be doing them. great video and it is worth the time

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro ya I just need a good drill bit

  • @ScrappingScorpion
    @ScrappingScorpion Жыл бұрын

    lets ggggggooooooooooo

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ty

  • @SkullerMetals
    @SkullerMetals Жыл бұрын

    I have a bunch to do. Good to see this info.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ya I got tons to do now after seeing the profit on it

  • @ScrappingwithGrandpa
    @ScrappingwithGrandpa Жыл бұрын

    Some of them can be done quicker than that Ian Matthews did 15 years ago. She said it was worth it.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ScorpionMetals
    @ScorpionMetals Жыл бұрын

    O yea

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ty

  • @madlinerose5038
    @madlinerose5038 Жыл бұрын

    Even if you decide to not take them apart, making the video was important.😊

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I apreshate that

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 Жыл бұрын

    If you do them more often than you will get faster at it this is worth it as far as I'm concerned thank you for sharing this three stars

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @mrvrose9999
    @mrvrose9999 Жыл бұрын

    Cut the compressors until it is no longer worth the time. At some cost vs. benefit point, you will be able to make more doing something else than you would to cut those apart. You also didn’t calculate the time and expense to clean up all that oil, lol. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @gulfcoastacrscrapper6523
    @gulfcoastacrscrapper6523 Жыл бұрын

    46 minutes to go 🎉🎉

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Heck ya bro

  • @garykemper366
    @garykemper3663 ай бұрын

    I'm subscribing. Looks like you guys don't get overly serious. Just a hobby for me .

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    3 ай бұрын

    Ya its mostly a hobby for us aswell just to make lil money to invest down the road....ty for joining our channel

  • @ScrappingwithGrandpa
    @ScrappingwithGrandpa Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been cutting off the tops

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    If u cutting tops then mise well get the motors

  • @mrvrose9999
    @mrvrose9999 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, guys. If I may ask, what model number Dewalt chisel are you using?

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to sure

  • @maritimescrapper
    @maritimescrapper7 ай бұрын

    Roasted Rooster, I am dying right now!!! ROFLMAO!!! Awesome video guys!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro glad u enjoyed it

  • @scrappingonthefly77
    @scrappingonthefly77 Жыл бұрын

    Ive done a few of these smaller one's ! If you cut around it then make a couple cuts up the side on both sides itll make it easier for the top to come off. GREAT video brother, keep uo the good work!!

  • @scrappingonthefly77

    @scrappingonthefly77

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you give me the info on that hammer drill/chisel please ?

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    @@scrappingonthefly77 I just know it's a 20V dewalt

  • @scrappingonthefly77

    @scrappingonthefly77

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 ok ill check into getting one !! That thing seems nice !

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    @@scrappingonthefly77 it sure is and saves so much time and effort

  • @scrapnjunk81
    @scrapnjunk81 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I still cut them apart for fun. Last time I did 17 and 2 were aluminum. I only get $0.05 per lb for shred

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah nice and sucks on the shred price tho

  • @nathan021873
    @nathan021873 Жыл бұрын

    Watch the empire of dirt he made a couple videos on taking compressors apart. There’s money to be made once you refine your method and lessen your time per unit

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I'll check it out

  • @nicejunk666
    @nicejunk666 Жыл бұрын

    I do them all the time you got a stubborn one for the first one

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I'll keep doing more I just gotta find a good drill bit to drill a hole in bottom to drain oil

  • @nicejunk666

    @nicejunk666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 lay them on there side for a day I use a bucket and a bbq grill the crap will drain thru the hole on the side where it used to be attached

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicejunk666 ah okay I'll give that a shot thanks for the advice bro

  • @JsStack
    @JsStack10 ай бұрын

    That's a lot of work. That one gave you a hard time though. To each their own. It is up to the individual if they want to break them down or take them in whole. Great video brother.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @markmumby6682
    @markmumby6682 Жыл бұрын

    if you get a decent bench to work on and a bigger grinder to cut the cases open you could process alot more and safer. Using the grinder vertically so you are using the weight of the machine will also help. thank you for the content

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree and I'm looking into a better work bench

  • @krakentravis7787
    @krakentravis7787 Жыл бұрын

    Dang I can't seem to get here when you are on

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey

  • @CanadianTreasureHunter
    @CanadianTreasureHunter Жыл бұрын

    Drain the oil first & Use a metal blade, Cut vertical & along the side by the motor to remove. I think you could do 3 easy per hour, I sold most of mine for 32 to 38 cents per pound

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea vertical sounds like a good idea

  • @nonferrousjeff
    @nonferrousjeff Жыл бұрын

    Better tools like the torch will speed things up tremendously. Personally would just scrap them as a sealed unit

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya but I only get shred tin price

  • @ScrapMan69
    @ScrapMan69 Жыл бұрын

    Yes sir they are worth taking apart me and dad take them apart to get the copper out of them buddy and throw the rest in the shred pile great video buddy!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @ScrapMan69

    @ScrapMan69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 welcome buddy!

  • @wannabescrapper72
    @wannabescrapper72 Жыл бұрын

    Well, we both worked but when she got home at 8, we had a couple of good hours. Thanks, brother.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @wannabescrapper72

    @wannabescrapper72

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 Hahaha, I was trying to figure out where that reply to Road Hog went. That is weird. Thanks!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wannabescrapper72 ah

  • @Quaderllion
    @Quaderllion Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck guys. You may work more on video quality. Thank you

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    I will work on it ty

  • @krakentravis7787
    @krakentravis7787 Жыл бұрын

    Hey broki

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey

  • @deanmackley4520
    @deanmackley4520 Жыл бұрын

    Hey brother can I give you a suggestion before you start cutting them open drill a couple of holes in the bottom and set them somewhere where they can drain the oil out and let em just sit there for a couple of days be alot easier then

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya iv realized this lol...thanks for the tip I just gotta find a drill bit that will drill threw these things

  • @ScrappingScotland

    @ScrappingScotland

    Жыл бұрын

    Or drill a big hole and drain it quickly

  • @ScrappingScotland

    @ScrappingScotland

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 drill a small hole first then widen it with wider drill bits

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScrappingScotland ya I gotta get some drill bits

  • @Drewsroofingandhomerepair

    @Drewsroofingandhomerepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Good info

  • @BushDogScrapper
    @BushDogScrapper Жыл бұрын

    That’s a hard one to justify that’s for sure! I wonder if those diamond cutting disks would last longer I know they do cost a fair bit more hmm

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    I been wondering the same

  • @GypsyStacker
    @GypsyStacker Жыл бұрын

    🐲💨💥LFG!!! Giddy Up!!!🌮🎲✨

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jefft1122
    @jefft11229 ай бұрын

    If you could use a plasma cutter you can cut your time by a lot but still have to remove the copper

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    9 ай бұрын

    Ya I.dont have hydro in my unit so that would require a generator and a plasma cutter

  • @thomasferguson7114
    @thomasferguson71143 ай бұрын

    Why did you wait until it was all the way cut open before checking the windings to see if they were copper or aluminum?

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    3 ай бұрын

    How els would I check it?? I had to cut the top off to get to the motor

  • @rossbrumby1957
    @rossbrumby1957 Жыл бұрын

    Cut just below the weld, nearer the top. For the ones that dont just slide out, a cut up one side to release the grip of the case. Notice how the blade digs in and kicks back? You're holding the grinder wrong and pushing it against the direction of the wheel which wears heavily on the disc. Looks as if it's your first attempt so I'm not critisizing you- keep at it and you'll get faster and familiar with the different internal layouts. I'd have that open with less than a single 4" 1mm thick disc. The compressor motors at leadt are faster to pull the copper out of because the oil kept it nicely lubed. Battery tools suck on these jobs- use a corded grinder!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend ya its 1st time scrapping 1 of these

  • @BigE143
    @BigE143 Жыл бұрын

    I would just shred even if you could do it in 4 min unless your saving them up for dead periods of no scrap

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of just saving them for when I have nothing els to do

  • @user-wh9xv3ke4n
    @user-wh9xv3ke4n10 ай бұрын

    To me it's not worth your time. You could be using that half hour to make way more than the $13 scrapping other things, booking pickups etc. Just my opinion. Great video!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree aswell

  • @hisandherscoins
    @hisandherscoins Жыл бұрын

    If u got a Diamond blade they last so much long but there 20 a blade I have time to cut them open is it really worth the time I don’t think so with all oil u get everywhere’s cut it like a pro no nothing I must me pro at this because my hands r bad lol

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya I was gunna look into 1 of them blades

  • @randyrussell4331
    @randyrussell4331 Жыл бұрын

    Too much time spent I get it done in 4 mins😂😢😮

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    Жыл бұрын

    This was 1st one iv done im sure ill get faster over time I hope

  • @petmycat2720

    @petmycat2720

    3 ай бұрын

    TOTAL BS Man... No way you can do those in 4 minutes...Post a video you LIAR.

  • @garykemper366
    @garykemper3663 ай бұрын

    Sorry man but that is a terrible job of grinding and opening that compressor. I don't know where to begin to telling you all you did wrong. You need to watch some videos instead of making them. Again sorry, but it is what it is.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    3 ай бұрын

    I apreshate the honesty I tried my best will do some research

  • @garykemper366

    @garykemper366

    3 ай бұрын

    @@bigcountryscrapper6885 I'm no expert , just a hoppy scrapper. I lay them on the side and cut them open going around the top like you do. But cutting a bit higher gets you past the winding and lets you cut into open space. Then one cut down the side ( can usually see an open spot or slot looking down inside ) mark that on the outside and you will again cutting into open space. One cut down to close to the bottom is usually enough . Can take a chisel into the side cut near the bottom to help spread it a little. That is usually enough to loosen up the winding cluster but it may need a bit of forcing it out by inserting the chisel in the cut and tapping the winding out . But I've seen various types of compressors and they are not all the same so it does take different methods but this seems to be a standard way to try first. Looks like you got some good scrap there . I don't take it too serious.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    3 ай бұрын

    @@garykemper366 thanks for the tips my friend I will give that a try

  • @garykemper366

    @garykemper366

    3 ай бұрын

    You probably have a better method than me on other items but I've been doing some of these lately . I think Menards has a good buy on cut-off wheels but I haven't checked around a whole lot.

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885

    @bigcountryscrapper6885

    3 ай бұрын

    @@garykemper366 ty I check em out

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