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PennySaved
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/06/2009 : 10:40:29
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I went yard saling last weekend. I picked up a bucket that had copper pipes and a packet of 2 sink faucets. Bought both for $5.
Turned the copper in from the bucket and got $5 for it so it already paid for itself for my whole purchase.
Should I take the time to remove the copper from the sink faucets there is probably 4 inches of copper pipe extending from the faucets.
What is the best way to remove it? What kind of metal are the faucets?
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country_bumpkin
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 10/07/2009 : 09:15:09
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Faucets are usually brass, plated with chrome.
Copper is worth around 40-50% more than brass, so separate it if you have enough quantity to make it worthwhile. If it's only 4 inches I wouldn't bother. However, if you plan to do this very much, keep a separate pail for copper.
Bend it back and forth until it cracks off. Or, use a hacksaw.
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Farmall
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 11/01/2009 : 19:01:04
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| I've found that some bathroon faucets have a chrome shell over the insides. There is just alittle brass and copper. I just throw away the shell and throw the insides in my brass barrel. |
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MichaelOnion
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2009 : 21:35:09
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| Great info, in my area craigslist has a lot of posts from people giving this stuff away for free. Good resource for those in the know. |
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