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  • January 13, 2011 at 11:15 am #60148
    Phidom
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    A chap I know recycles appliances for the individual types of metal, aluminium, copper etc. I was talking to him yesterday and he was saying the washing machine drums are not stainless steel so he only gets the same price/kg. for them as the mild steel cabinets. Apparently they only give him stainless price if a magnet is not attracted to the metal. I told him they are stainless but they are one of the magnetic grades of stainless. Is this magnet test standard practice amonst scrap metal dealers?

    January 13, 2011 at 4:29 pm #340907
    timdowning
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    Is this magnet test standard practice amonst scrap metal dealers?

    It is at mine.

    January 13, 2011 at 5:55 pm #340908
    Martin
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    Stainless washing machine drums are made up of a compound of iron (base metal) nickel and chromium. Seperation of this metal for recycling is not a simple process nor is it cheap to do so. Hence the basic ‘grass root’ handling price being low. So, for half a dozen old washers to a scrap merchant and all you’ll get in return is a goldfish in a plastic bag or a packet of jelly beans – your choice! (I’d go for the Jelly Beans):wink:

    Start talking serious volumes in ‘mega tonnes’ and it may just be worth seperating the various elements and selling them on. That job best left to the big guys to capitalise on… 8)

    My advice would be to invest in a few Wincanton shares ( up 0.05 today)and leave your WEEE outfill to the recycling boys to sort. 😈

    January 13, 2011 at 7:22 pm #340909
    robbra
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    Two Hotpoint First Editions to scrap today, minus motors £20. I’m happy 😆

    January 14, 2011 at 10:33 am #340910
    Phidom
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    Yes, that’s not at all bad considering most of the weight is concrete. I used to take machines myself but never got anything for them. I don’t risk it these days as I don’t have a waste licence.

    January 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm #340911
    robbra
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    I got my licence last year, £150 for three years.
    I was getting £9 for two machines just two months ago. Have a load of old motors and elements to go next, may help pay some of the tax due at the end of the month 😥
    Rob

    January 14, 2011 at 5:48 pm #340912
    Cras
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    7 washers and a built in double oven £90 this week happy days 😀

    January 17, 2011 at 12:20 pm #340913
    vanish
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    Re: Scrap Stainless

    The four major types of stainless steel are:

    • Austenitic – (Used for Medical equipment, containers, pipes and construction) Non Magnetic

    • Ferritic – (Used for domestic appliances, boilers and indoor architecture) Magnetic

    • Austenitic- Ferritic – (Used for industrial and petrol chemical applications) Magnetic

    • Martensitic – (Used for Turbine blades and Knives) Magnetic

    All Stainless Steel Rusts
    Rust is the common name given to the reaction that occurs when any metal is in contact with oxygen (oxidisation). The effect of this reaction depends on the type of metal and will continue as long as the surface of the metal is exposed to oxygen.

    Unlike mild steel and iron which form a coarse loose layer of rust which allows oxygen through, Stainless steel forms a micro layer of Chromium oxide which prevents oxygen from reaching the metal surface. This invisible to the naked eye micro layer of rust is normally very stable, and further rusting is prevented. However, if this layer is damaged by scratching or chemicals, the process of rusting will start again. It is therefore important that care is taken when cleaning stainless steel to avoid scratches and chemicals that can breakdown this very thin Chromium oxide layer.

    January 17, 2011 at 9:57 pm #340914
    Phidom
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    That’s not entirely true. Not all stainless steel in appliances is ferritic, try a magnet on a dishwasher inside door panel. Also that’s nonsense about having to avoid scratches. Brushed stainless is a finish made up entirely of scratches. The oxide layer is easily damaged but quickly forms new oxide and the minute thickness of the protective layer means you can damage it thousands of times before the material gets significantly thinner.

    January 17, 2011 at 11:40 pm #340915
    garn
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    robbra wrote:Two Hotpoint First Editions to scrap today, minus motors £20. I’m happy 😆

    Scraped 4 today 1x servis zanussi hotpoint and a hec = £51 without The motors.
    equivalent To £170.00 A Ton Today’s prices.

    Motors .
    The gypsies have offered Me Above & £280 A Ton That’s About 220 Motors
    Themselves.
    Apparently They are Taking Them Up To Manchester Somewhere i have No Idea What They are Getting.

    ❓ Anyone Know Where This Place In Manchester

    garn

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