Re: Pole pigss with delivery!!

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Original poster: gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

2 weeks ago the scrap yard here was paying $4.50 per lb for #2 copper 
this week the price is down to $3.00 per lb.  That is still high last 
summer is was about $1.50 per lbs.   Prices are on the way down.   If 
you don't need the wire now you might wait a few weeks or months to 
see if the price of the wire goes down.

Gary



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>Sent: Jun 25, 2006 9:04 AM
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>Subject: Re: Pole pigss with delivery!!
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>Original poster: "Mike" <mike.marcum@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>With the price of copper going up (went to Lowe's and can't believe
>the 10/2 wire is $30 for 25 feet) that's a heck of a deal (scrap
>copper in  it could probably get $100). I'm afraid to even check the
>2 awg square magnet wire prices for my next 120A ballast, might just
>use less wire and more core, tho I don't really wanna go bigger than
>5x5x20 (heavy to the point of being heavier than the transformer if so).
>
>Mike
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>Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:55 PM
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>>Original poster: gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>There is a used machinery dealer in Nashville TN that sells used
>>transformers.   I just bought a 30KVA transformer 480 volt primary
>>step down to 240 volts for $200.00.  I drove and picked it
>>up.  Transformer is now hooked up and it works fine.   The guy has 3
>>HV power line pole transformers he quoted me a price of $75.00 for a
>>14.4 Kv 10kva transformer.   He says there is not much call for the
>>HV transformers so he sells them cheaper to get rid of
>>them.  Shipping is FOB by truck.   The HV transformer price seems
>>like an OK deal, I think truck shipping will probably be the
>>killer.  I will get his Name, Address, Phone, Monday when I am at
>>work if I don't forget just incase someone is interested.
>>
>>Gary Weaver
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>> >From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> >Sent: Jun 23, 2006 6:43 PM
>> >To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
>> >Subject: Pole chickens with delivery!!
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>> >Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>> >Pole chickens delivered --- for TC List members:
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>> >I have connected with an antique dealer that makes runs every 60 days
>> >from Wis. all the way down into TX including Dallas, San Antonio, and
>> >Austin.  Route can either be thru Des Moines, and Kansas City, Okla
>> >City, or via St. Louis (alternate route).  If you live along this
>> >route you could meet and coordinate with a cell phone.  She drives a
>> >large truck, dual wheel, with trailer, and usually goes south empty,
>> >and, is willing to haul a chicken or two on the trip down.
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>> >If you live along this route and want a reasonable rate on a pole chicken
>> >the ship cost is approx $80 per chicken.  Helps her pay for the gas on
>> >the way down.
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>> >We sell the 10 kVA 14.4 kV chicken xmfrs for $125.00 so this might be a
>> >nice way to get your chicken for that big project.  I'm getting 25 more
>> >of these chickens in during early July and could spare a few for any TC
>> >builder out there that needs one.
>> >
>> >Dr. Resonance
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