Angle grinder....undoes both metric and imperial. Love it!

@fauxque5057

2 жыл бұрын

Acetylene torch, using propane instead of Acetylene for a cost savings. I don't care what fastener it is, it's coming off

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, grinder or torch! One size fits all 😉🤣

I agree with others. Retrieve the motor and wiring and the rest as scrap steel. I would of spent the time you took retrieving the barrels cutting the windings out of the 6 motors. I wouldn't of pursued the barrels to sell as separate items, but that is an independent decision. Great breakdown explanation and tips included. Have a tremendous week ahead.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad. Yeah, I did have plans to rescue some copper windings but I don't have time for that now. 1200kg of motors went to the yard today!

Hi Chris, an enjoyable and informative scrap out. If you can sell the barrels as fire pits that's good, but otherwise I agree, too much work to strip down. 👍

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and too much work when I have too much other work to do! 🤣

That was a lot of work, and like you say if there is no sale or use for the tubs, no point. Motor and wires only.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's the way to go! Thanks Katrina 😊

Agree with your conclusion mate. Take the motor and cable, the rest as pressing. 👍

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan now! It seems most scrappers agree too 👍

Fascinating subject. The note pad showing the numbers is key!. In my area(s) there are people advertise they have free scrap metal. They lure us in trying to convince us that their heavy appliances stuck in a horror movie basement are worth nearly the price of gold. On a good day, if you already have scrap in your yard, it normally isn't worth the time to scrap out. Scrap is easy to spot, but unless people sell bits, or melt parts down....it is too tough of a job vs other opportunities.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, especially with basic steel junk! It's also extremely important to avoid those horror movie basements at all costs! 😱😆

Yikes!!! That was one heck of a workout! Well done though!

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sollers - yeah, it was a battle I probably wont do again!

You reminded me when I was decided to scrap as much as washing machines as possible but the household ones. In NZ the Fisher & Paykel is the dominant brand and the outer barrel is made of plastic which presented the challenge of what to do with it. On the flip side I've managed to sell several shafts and shafts and rotor sets as wells as the lids (one lady lost the lid on the moving between houses). And I bought a tin sniper to cut the cases as I have a 98 Impreza to curry the scrap LOL so when I saw you jumping I was like "I did the same!!". I still I feel like collecting a few parting them out as I see people getting rid of them just because the one wing of the agitator broke or the balance switch is rusty.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there is certainly good money in parting them out for sure! The trouble with washing machines is that they accumulate very quickly and can take over a yard in no time! 😱😆

Great video

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks SS 😊👍

I just go for motor and wires if it get tough to get out I just scrap it all. nice video very informative.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that sounds about what most scrappers do! Thanks Wayne 👍

Great Vid Chris! Agree with your assessment. Also, every time I scrap down a big appliance I hurt my hands. Not having a cut on my hands or arm is easily worth $100! I say, snip the power cord and keep moving.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Shane! It's almost impossible not to knock your hands around on these rusty old things! Thanks for watching 😊

Wow, I just posted a video about my cleaning up my corral. KZread suggested your video as a reward! (KZread wanted to show me what a good video is supposed to look like). I believe if I had not posted a video on the subject, Mr. Al Gorithm would not introduced me to your channel!

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Well many thanks to Mr Gorithm then! 🤣 Thanks for your nice comments and I hope you enjoy your stay! 😊

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltimateRecycler Yes!...I've pulled up a lawn chair and already have my feet up waiting for the next show to start. Speaking of waiting...I'm having one of those big lounge chairs delivered so I can keep up with your videos. If you see the delivery truck, just have them set it anywhere. I'll unwrap it when I get back with more pizza.

I think your dancing lessons helped with with stomping on the outer casings of the washing machines. Was that a two step?

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yeah the two-step stomp! 🤣

That was very informative. Thank you

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cynthia! 😊

Your getting a really good deal on your scrap prices down in melbourne. Brisbane only paying 60 cents for electric motors

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's pretty low! I got $1.10 today which I think is down a little but still pretty good 😊

I would be tempted to use the inner and outer tubs together as a fire pit, and the inner tub would become full of ashes it could be removed and dumped, then reinserted into the outer “sleeve” also would provide good airflow for the inner in to hive some separation between the layers.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea - I may have to try that one day Nathan! Thanks for watching 😊

A cutting disk would move things along...lol

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Yes true, although it's not always easy to access the parts you need to cut!

I can get about $30 to $40 Canadian for stainless steel washing barrels as fire pits. Not great but quite quick on new machines.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

They are always pretty popular items here for campers 👍

Do you come across any mercury switches on any of the appliances you scrap out, and what do you do with them. Here in Minnesota, all mercury switches have to be removed from the appliance before scraping.

@TheUltimateRecycler

3 ай бұрын

I've had a couple years ago and I think I sold them through the shop. You do have to be very careful with mercury though!

Awesome video, def just get the motor and wires and then off they go to scrapyard/ transfer station

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks FF. Yep, that appears to be the general advice! 👍😊

Very interesting. Universal tools = hammer and grinder 😆

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell I'm a farmer's son? I should also give an honourable mention to fencing wire and hayband as valuable tools! 😉😁

I enjoyed that, now I know where I go wrong, I don’t make rational economic decisions.

@TheUltimateRecycler

2 жыл бұрын

Well that may be stepping out of your comfort zone Ian! Don't do anything rash! 😉🤣

Who gives you $50 for the “fire pit “? Where do you sell them?

@TheUltimateRecycler

Жыл бұрын

I sell them through my secondhand shop. Campers love them!

I'll take that transmission off your hands!

@TheUltimateRecycler

5 ай бұрын

Sorry it has long gone! This video was nearly two years ago!! Thanks for watching though 👍😊