How to Scrap a Sealed Unit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มี.ค. 2024
- In this video I show how to scrap an AC compressor, also known as a sealed unit. I show how to remove the steel casing to remove the stator so I can remove the copper.
here's the link to @thubprint video I mentioned👇
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Thank you so much!
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Watching again. I’m getting ready to do some of these. Thanks again and again buddy!
You’re welcome!
Thank you buddy!
Thank you for the videos, Brother. I really enjoy them.
Thank you so much.
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Amen! That is so cool that you are not afraid to pray in your videos! Keep it up!
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I love Jesus so much!
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I'm here to learn Captain!
Awesome!
I sure do appreciate you watching multiple videos, brother.
@@scrapitall200 it's my new, *other* hobby.
@@chasebarnard1223 have a fantastic day today!
Thanks scrapitall
Me and my son watch you almost daily. We both scrap and think you are awesome. Negative comments towards you are a given because every person is different. We like you so please don't change.
AMEN
Thank you I appreciate that. It’s so cool to hear you and your son watch my videos together, I just love that hear that.
Thank you, I’m going to keep being me!
@@terrychain-xo8uu Amen!
@@scrapitall200 my son is only 12 and he helps me with scrapping. He cuts all the cords and unscrews things etc. he has his own tool box and I give him 10 per cent of what I earn. We both watch your videos and keep up to date with them. Sorry to hear about people who give negative comments . It is really good to see that you have a yard full of scrap and that you intend to return it back into recycling. Scrapping is such a positive thing to do. Me and my son harry enjoy your videos and your kind manner.
@@user-io2im1le9m that is so neat you two spend that time together, thank you for sharing.
God bless thanks x the video I learned how the inside looks
Awesome!
You’re welcome and God bless you too
Great job teaching me something I didn't know before. Thx so much for giving God all the glory at the end of each video!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
God is great.
God bless you.
Avg scrapyard in aust will give you $3 for that one. I used to use 1mm cutting discs but scored a plasma cutter at the scrapyard for $30 that only needed cleaning. Way quicker to open up now and save on discs. Use a large meat cleaver and hammer to split stator and copper in half, copper pulls out by hand most times. The average aircon compressor I get is about 1.2 kg copper wire, the average fridge comp. gives 700-800g copper wire.
I definitely want to get a plasma cutter.
Thank you for watching.
Great breakdown, and thanks for the shout-out, my friend. Good thinking on cutting the sides, too. Save a lot of discs that way.
Thank you buddy.
You’re welcome, thank you for your help.
Yeah that’s what I was hoping for, I’m glad it worked.
Sometimes those expansion chamber things are copper, and sometimes they have a flat piece of copper or steel with a bunch of holes in it, like a screen. I love your videos, somewhere you are helping a poor family be able to pay more of their bills. Don't be discouraged by the haters, the sad thing is people would rather hate then love, they would rather steal then share. Something I found works for me, instead of asking G-d for stuff, if I thank him for what I have I get more then I need. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and preventing all thatg copper, brass,aluminium and steel from going Into landfill.
That’s great to know about that sometimes being copper, thank you!
I absolutely agree and I try to remind myself that just because they spread hate, doesn’t mean that I should. Sometimes these people need love the most.
That’s so true and most my prayers are just thanking God for who He is and all the blessings I already have.
Thank you for watching and for your comment.
@@scrapitall200yes, after probably 25 window rattlers scrapped, I got one old enough to have that part made of copper! Luckily never seen a fridge or ac compressor with ally windings yet, fingers crossed!
@@rossbrumby1957 ok cool! Hopefully it stays rare till find aluminum in them.
The reason there is no oil is because it was professionally degased using the correct tools. Usually there is a tiny bit left though. also one cut bang a Cole chisel in straight out less work great video brother
I’ll give that a try, thank you!
Thank you for the prayer and lesson on scrapping 😢❤ you will take your channel very far stay positive and work hard 👋✨
Thank you so much!
God bless you!
Your second video i'm watching. God almighty bless you too. Good day
Thank you so much!
God bless you!
Thanks for the great tricks! I've been throwing money away but no longer. I really enjoy scrapping.
You’re welcome!
Me too, it’s so much fun and rewarding.
Thank you for watching.
Just subscribed and I'm watching from CT... I loved the video keep up the great work
Oh cool, I see you found this video. Thank you for watching!
Great video and good tips. Would've been nice to see the "lost" footage...lol. God bless you
I removed the copper without cutting it pretty much like my last video on motors. It’s frustrating when technology glitches lol.
Thank you for watching brother.
God bless.
I have never done a AC compressor before. Your video is perfect for me brother. If I come across one of these I feel confident. Thanks for the prayer my brother. God bless you. 😎😎🔥🔥⛏⛏
Thank you brother, I really appreciate.
God bless you and have a great day.
Amen!
Thank you for watching.
God bless!
I love the way you break it down in cost you explain it so easy. I never saw one being opened. But thank you for your prayers. I love to see you because other people cuss. Sad I missed seeing the part how you take out the copper. But keep them coming.
Thank you so much, I really do appreciate your kind words.
I was a little frustrated I lost the footage, but hopefully next time I won’t have any technical issues lol.
Thank you for watching and God bless.
Love watching the video thank you.
@@leehorrocks9742 thank you, I appreciate that!
Whatever the small " capsule" is called- the older ACs were Copper. The Yard I go to wants them flattened. Inside are pellets and oil. Great idea Kid- using a hook blade. Lol I use the cut off saw. I took 2 Compressors apart and the motors were square shaped like one from a vacuum cleaner.
Pellets? Theres just oil inside and scrap yards will buy them as they are.
This one I drained all the oil out
Pretty awesome video. Everything i learned about scrapping i learned it on yt. I love to find new content. I actually started my own channel recently so I'll be watching a lot more. Always happy to support a fellow scrapper. Liked, subbed and 🔔
Thank you, I appreciate it!
I just returned the favor, always nice to meet a new scrapper!
God bless you James
Thank you!
God bless you!
Thank you
I have a few ac sealed units sitting here and anytime you want to come down here and help me out you are welcome. 😂 Nice break down video My friend
Thank you my friend!
Maybe one day I will be able to come out your way, it would be so much fun to scrap together. Plus, I’d love to pet scrap pup, I love doggies.
Scrap pup loves good Good hearted people.
@@ThatsRightRecycling aww, she’s just the sweetest dog! She’s got a great owner!
I only said that because right AT the moment when you were about to show how to remove the copper from the stater ..it said "I LOST THE FOOTAGE"....WELL, That was "not helpful". But all in all i love your channel and will continue to watch and support you....much respect and keep up the hard work. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ah I see, yeah that was very unfortunate.
The way I did remove it was the exact same way I removed copper from one of my recent videos “new method for removing copper from motors”
Thank you, I appreciate that.
God bless you too!
Thank you for watching and replying to my question.
Amen
Amen brother!
At 7:38 sometimes those are copper, or copper coated, never hurts to check, it’s not always 100% the case though but there’s a small chance
Thank you. Yeah I always try and check everything.
Thank you for watching
Good video.
However, the side tube you said was steel is sometimes copper the bubble one. There's sand or something inside it. (I cut those open when they're copper and remove the sandy material, and put the copper in the #2 bin. .
I've watched most of your videos and never comment. I've done about 2000 window shakers, freezers, and fridges..
Good content. I'm a fan. Keep it up.
Do some videos on breaking down large brass valves, door hardware, faucets, drains, etc..
Thank you!
Oh wow, that’s a lot of stuff you’ve scrapped.
Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Yeah man those are those are good and totally worth it there's anything on the refrigerator that's worth it it's that or conditioner
Absolutely, especially for us hobby scrappers.
Thank you for watching my friend.
Good info
Thank you!
Hello Brother, another great video 👍
I'll have to get some of those cutting wheels.
Thank you brother, I appreciate that.
I’ve been using them for a couple years and I’m very pleased with them.
I only use the 1mm thick cutting disks these days- the 1.6mm ones just bounce around, taking twice the time to cut, been over 10 years since I changed.
@@rossbrumby1957 cool! I like the ultra thin ones too
I have always pondered whether I should cut these sealed units like you did, or just take them to the yard for the few cents per pound. I like dismantling stuff, especially scrap, so I think I will cut apart the few I have and get that copper! Be aware that some of those expansion tubes on the sides can be copper. Yours was steel, but I have found copper ones. Always check them out for sure! God bless!
Thank you for letting me know they can sometimes be copper, I’ll check with my magnet.
Thank you for watching.
Amen. Thank you for your videos. I am just getting into scrapping. I am enjoying your videos.
That’s so cool, scrapping is a lot of fun.
God bless you and thank you!
God bless you
Thank you
God bless you too!
Great video as always and it's great that you put the costs in different currencies. I don't get why you would attract negative comments, your videos are perfect. Don't let it get you down ❤👍
Thank you so much!
I appreciate your kind words. 😁
Great job, I've never scrap this model , but it's similar to fridge compressor. Thank you for video and greetings from Poland 🎉
Thank you so much buddy! Hope you are doing well and Poland is thriving!
😊 You are The Man! I watch alot of your Shows!
I greatly appreciate that and I thank you for all your wonderful comments.
Great video, i have never done any compressors,so it was fun to watch!!!
Thank you, Daniel. Just my third one ever.
Thank you for watching!
So, Brother in Christ, did you used the mechette? That was missing footage, of course, lol!
Very enlghtening!!!❤
I actually pulled the copper out through the middle without cutting the copper, it’s a new method I’ve been trying. I have a video from two weeks ago showing the same method.
Thank you for watching and God bless you brother.
That was definitely the best video on these yet! Thank you so much ScrapItAll ♻️👌🏻 God Bless Brother 🙏🏻 Amen 🙏🏻
Thank you brother, I appreciate that so much.
I pray the joy and love of God over you and your home!
@@scrapitall200 Thank you Brother 🙏🏻
@@BushDogScrapper you’re welcome!
Great video!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
You won’t know if you’re making a mistake until you try. It worked good
Exactly!
Thank you buddy.
Or you wake up with a ring on your finger
Hey do you think you could do it with out the power tools love to see it done
@@steveng6725 that is very thick steel and it’s sealed up so it has to be cut. It can be done with a cutting torch.
@@3dguy839 🤣
I scrap these all the time! I pay 25c a pound for all sealed units. And use basically the same method for cutting them open. The only thing I do different is I cut one end of the stator and just pull the rest through the bottom. It's always interesting to see how other people break these down.
I typically cut stators in half with a machete, works incredibly well.
Thank you for watching.
Great video James! Keep the content coming can’t wait for next weeks video. God bless 🤙🏼
Thank you brother!
God bless you!
Amen, loved the video, I have 6 of them to break down. Should be some real goodness inside of 3 of them. 2- 880's model refrigerators and 1 - 70's model freezer. Take care my friend, stay safe and see you on the next video.
Thank you brother!
Oh cool, you’ll definitely get some good copper.
Have a great week, stay safe and God bless you.
@@scrapitall200 just got info on 2 outside A/C units. Hope they will be good for scrapping. I will pick those up this week. Also I am looking into doing scrapping and scrap collection videos from the area that I live in. May God bless you my friend.
@@deweysteverson74 that’s great, they will definitely be good scrap.
Oh cool, that would be fun brother.
Thank you!
God bless you!
Thank you so much!
God bless you too!
@@scrapitall200 thank you
Nice job. Amen brother I struggle with that myself alot. God bless you my friend
Thank you brother!
The struggle is real sometimes.
I always try to be kind and if there’s something I don’t like I just move along, so when people say mean things to me or about me, it’s tough.
I just thank God that He helps me to not react and come back with kindness. Sometimes I fail at doing that though.
Thank you and God bless you too my friend!
Have a wonderful week!
Crazy that i just read a negative comment on my last video then watch yours and hear your message. I don't understand why people comment to be negative. If you don't like it then just move on and don't comment at all. Great shout with the hook blade as well brother. I'll be adopting that one
I don’t get it brother, it would be nice if they’d just click away. It does get to me sometimes but I remind myself that lots of other people say encouraging things.
@@scrapitall200 brother you aren't just good at what you do. I for one see you as an inspiration and a wonderful friend. None of which I'd have if you didn't have this channel.
@@ScrappingScotland you are so kind brother, I always look forward to reading your wonderful, genuine comments.
I’m sorry Andy left the comments he did, he’s done the same with me on a few of my videos.
You are a great scrapper and you make great videos, keep being you brother!!
@@scrapitall200 thank you brother.
@@ScrappingScotland no problem brother
Interesting video! Always enjoy getting new information.
Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed it!
i use a machete to split the stator in half and then pry out copper,,and a bolt cutter to crimp the CU lines and then just bend them back and forth a couple of time to break them ,, dont need to use grinder..
I use a machete all the time in my videos.
I don’t own a pair of bolt cutters.
Thank you for watching.
Good tip mate, cheers Graham
Hi Graham, hope you’re well!
Thank you, I appreciate it.
They shouldn’t leave mean comments. You don’t deserve that! Amen! God bless you
Thank you, I appreciate that brother.
I guess some folks are just miserable and want to tear people down.
God bless you too!
@@scrapitall200 God bless you too
@@EricScrapping4Dinidog thank you!
Great vid , dont listen to the haters all love yo
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this very enjoyable video it's always fun when I get to see sealed units scraped some times those have good aluminum in them thank you sir six stars brother
Thank you so much brother, I always enjoy reading your comments. Hope all is well in your life?!
@@scrapitall200 yes sir thank you
Good news!
You’re welcome.
Great video on breaking it down!
Thank you buddy!
The filter on the side can sometimes be copper always check
Yeah I always check everything with my magnet! Thank you.
I scrapped a residential sealed unit today, weighed in around 60+ lbs., and I was wondering if you could reccommend a quality cutting disc. I went through almost 7 discs on that unit. They were from Harbor freight. Thank you for all you do! GOD BLESS YOU!
Wow, that’s a big boy!
I use Go Yonder which I mentioned in the video.
God bless you too
You made that look easy.
I got concerned for you when you said it was filled with oil and I saw those sparks flying.
Don't you just hate that when you get ready to do some editing and you realize the camera shut down half way through shooting. Still came out great my friend
GD
Thank you!
It would take a constant flow of sparks to catch the oil on fire, more than likely will just smoke.
It is frustrating, but I was able to make a video still lol, which I was thankful for.
Thank you for watching buddy!
That oil has no more chance of catching fire from being cut open than petrol igniting by looking at it. Use an oxy set if you like, it will only ignite if you get it boiling properly.
Great stuff 👏
Thank you!
Good tutorial. As always ✌️👍
Thank you, Earl, I appreciate that.
Good video
Thank you buddy!
Liked the hook blade andthe prayer.
Awesome!
Thank you and God bless you!
God bless you and thank you for the prayer.
You’re welcome, I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
God bless you!
Great video
Thank you!
@@scrapitall200you are welcome
I like your vetoes keep up the the great work thank you and amen
Thank you for watching
God bless!
good man. rare
I appreciate your kind words!
I have found a few copper side filters. I cut one open, and inside was a brass screen made from sheet brass. ONLY FOUND ONE, so today if i find a copper filter, I toss the whole thing in number 2 copper.
That’s so awesome! I will keep that in mind next time I get one, thank you.
Keep up the good work
Thank you so much!
Awesome video buddy!
Thank you buddy, I appreciate it.
God bless you brother 😊
Thank you so much!
God bless you too brother.
Thanks for the prayer and may God bless u to
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much and God bless!
Hey SIA! A pity you lost that much of footage. But anyway a nice video, where one can se how the more money you can male breaking things further down.Have a good ime mate! see u in the next one.
It’s frustrating but it happens, fortunately I was able to put together a video.
Thank you so much my friend, have a great week! See you in the next video.
🤙🤙👍 another labor of love,i quit doing it,blades and such got to expensive 🙏✌️
I hear you buddy. I rarely ever get them, if I got more I’d probably just sell them as is.
Thank you for watching buddy.
Isaiah ch.41 verse 10. Keep doing your thing. As always ✌️👍
That’s one of my favorite scriptures, full of wonderful promises.
Thank you so much!
Sweet!
Thank you buddy!
Great video my friend
Thank you buddy!
@@scrapitall200 your welcome
Great tutorial! Sorry didn't realize you'd posted this one Saturday.
I was curious that you hadn’t watched, but I sure do appreciate it that you watched it today. Glad you enjoyed it buddy!
@scrapitall200 just losing interest that's all. One day I'll just disappear.
@@scrappingonthefly77 can’t have that mindset if you want to succeed! It’s a grind. Gotta keep going forward.
Great video and # breakdown
Thank you buddy. Was cool seeing you last night during the live.
Great video bud
Thank you buddy!
You should keep that oil. It's great lube for tools and other things.
Good idea, thank you!
I like the hook blades but I like to use my rotary tool with a cut off wheel to cut the strings.
Ok cool, whatever gets them cut, right?
Thank you for watching.
1:02 “make an incision here…”
Stay tuned for more scrap surgery!😂
I had that same thought when I was editing lol.
Thank you buddy for watching.
That's a real Pro-Video
Thank you so much!
Some of those Capacitators can still hold an Electric charge for a week!!!!! One has to ground the capacitance to the compressor with a screwdriver. I told my Appliance Repair friend and he said it's true. I've never been electrocuted yet.
Yes it’s definitely true, but I’m curious why you mentioned capacitors when there wasn’t one in the video.
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Thank you!
Someone on another channel said the sticker or color of the sticker on the outside determines if the inside is copper or copper coated aluminum. Not sure if that's true in all cases but maybe a video in the future to see if that's true. Wouldn't go through all that for copper coated ones.
Oh interesting, I’ll have to look for that next time I find one. Thank you for sharing that.
I can’t really tell. What color is the sticker?
Is that a white sticker? I can’t really see.
@@EricScrapping4Dinidog it’s a white sticker. I’m still trying to figure out if the labels mean anything.
😎👍👍👍
Thank you, I appreciate it!
I enjoy disassembling anything that has screws.
🔥✝️🔥🛐🔥✝️🔥AMEN🔥✝️🔥🛐🔥✝️🔥
Me too, I definitely prefer taking that kind of stuff apart more so than stuff that requires cutting.
May the Good Lord bless you!
How long did it take you? Not asking to be a pain but that needs to be worked into the equation as well. Time + Equipment Need/Cost are the 2 things I look at when debating should I do this. For sealed units I normally shy away more from the mess and issue of oil more so than anything. Was nice that yours was pretty much empty. Great knowledge though - thanks for sharing.
About 20 minutes I’d say. The oil for me is the biggest bugaboo. For many it might just be easier to sell as is and not have to deal with recycling the oil properly.
Thank you buddy!
I cut them all open but i have a plasma cutter so i can open them pretty fast. i mentioned this on thubprints video that once i get them home, i keep them stored in an upright position and if i move them carry them that way too. this way when i do get around to opening them up all the oil is in the bottom and i can cut them all open standing up keeping my cutline above that knob that sticks out so i have no big mess with the oil. less than 30 seconds and they are open up.
That’s awesome! I’ve been wanting a plasma cutter but it’s just been a low priority. Yuh have a brand you’d recommend?
Thank you for watching.
@@scrapitall200 mine is a miller 625 but it isn't a cheap machine but i had it for many many years now and the price is up on it compared to what i paid. but in these times there are so many companies and they are some so cheap, i hate to recommend seeing i basicly just run that one old one and i grew up with miller welders with my dad's business having usually 10 of them at a time around here so i was influenced toward them and when i saw our vendor selling the plasma at the swap meet at a discounted price do to a design change that year and he recognized me gave me an additional discount on top of that. so it would be unfair for me to recommend one but the miller is nice but not cheap and still going strong but there might be other brands just as good now at a cheaper more affordable price for beginners. mine as paid for itself many times over.
Thank you for your honesty.
Millers are great, my dad has a big Miller welder, I think it’s like 30 years old and still is working like a champ.
Thanks again.
mine can cut up to 5/8 so since i brought the plasma i never pickup a torch anymore seeing most of my scrap isn't over that. .
Oh wow, that’s awesome!
The one's I find are always filled with oil, that one was a home run.
I have a 160 pound transformer but its got this resin hard stuff poured into its bottom, its still incased in metal, should I try to scrap it or leave it be?
I was so happy it hardly had any oil.
If it’ll break apart easily I would try and clean it all, but if it’s going to be really tough, just sell it as a transformer.
I always wonder if there is not a way to gain extra from the big chunk of aluminium on both sides of the rotor.ali is about 5 times the price of prepared steel.whats your thoughts on best way to recover cutting off or smelting off I have not come across anyone yet recovering the ali.
The only way I know how is to put it inside a crucible and melt the aluminum out of the steel but there really isn’t much weight in aluminum, so I don’t think it’s worth it.
Thank you for watching.
I sell them the way they r I have no time for them at all my other yard gives me 55gal metal barrels for my sealed units I fill the barrel to top with them then I bring them in most of time about 900lbs worth about 6 times a year or more I’m on barrel #2 for year and it’s over half way and have good amount of ac and mini fridge to scrap out
That’s awesome! They are definitely good money just the way they are. I rarely get them so I don’t mind doing them now and then.
Thank you for watching.
It was a shame about the lost footage
It really was and I do apologize for that.
Thank you for watching.
Good day James I looked t description saw ur name
Were didu get those blades from?
The oil seems to let it slide easier.
Thanks
Good day buddy!
I bought them from Amazon, I really like them a lot.
It definitely does, although it can be quite messy lol.
Thank you for watching my friend.
Good work sir
Is it possible to remove the aluminum parts of the two ends on the rotor ?
Thank you!
Not from what I’ve learned and have seen. It’s a tiny amount of aluminum incased in steel. You could melt the aluminum from the steel but I don’t believe the effort would be worth it. It’s probably 5 cents in aluminum.
Thank you for watching.
Are you using the 3/64ths thick cut off wheels? You said you were using the ultra thin disks, but I am not sure if you went that thin or one step above that.
Thanks. God Bless
They are just a hair over 1/16 inch thick.
Thank you for watching and God bless.
oh, the stand is in the way to bend the compressor open
The stand? I apologize, I’m not quite sure what you mean.
@@scrapitall200 mounting plate...Thing,
@@andreabc1469 I see what you mean now, thanks.
On You tube if you don't like something just click on funny cat video's . I like to use the cupped disk can get deeper for when cutter the copper .
I kind funny cat videos lol.
Never heard of cupped disks, I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for watching buddy!