Used Copper Cylinders for Art work

self3137

I am looking for a supply of used copper cylinders for various pieces of art. Do plumbers usually hoard these and bring them to the metal recyclers in bulk? or do they leave them with the householder to dispose of.

Sean

Dtp1979

self3137 wrote: »

I am looking for a supply of used copper cylinders for various pieces of art. Do plumbers usually hoard these and bring them to the metal recyclers in bulk? or do they leave them with the householder to dispose of.

Sean

Sometimes I hoard sometimes not. Go to a metal recyclers and buy a few cheap

self3137

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Sometimes I hoard sometimes not. Go to a metal recyclers and buy a few cheap

Thanks for reply.

I'll try but I'd imagine if they pay you €40 they will charge me €60. Will have to see if I can get in contact with a few plumbers.

Dtp1979

self3137 wrote: »

Thanks for reply.

I'll try but I'd imagine if they pay you €40 they will charge me €60. Will have to see if I can get in contact with a few plumbers.

40??? More like 10 mate. Roughly 4 per kilo

self3137

Dtp1979 wrote: »

40??? More like 10 mate. Roughly 4 per kilo

I don't get your 10 valuation, surely at 4 per kg a 10 kg tank = 4 x 10 =€40

@ 10 the tank would have to weigh only 2.5kgs.

Dtp1979

self3137 wrote: »

I don't get your 10 valuation, surely at 4 per kg a 10 kg tank = 4 x 10 =€40

@ 10 the tank would have to weigh only 2.5kgs.

It depends on cylinder size obviously. An empty 30gal cyl is as light As a feather in my opinion. I never actually weighed one but I know I never got anywhere near 40 for any cylinder size

self3137

Dtp1979 wrote: »

It depends on cylinder size obviously. An empty 30gal cyl is as light As a feather in my opinion. I never actually weighed one but I know I never got anywhere near 40 for any cylinder size

Standard 30 gallon is about 11kgs, maybe you should go to a new scrap dealer.

Dtp1979

self3137 wrote: »

Standard 30 gallon is about 11kgs, maybe you should go to a new scrap dealer.

I'm not doubting you but 11kg?? That's nearly 2 stone. I can lift an empty 30 gal with my little finger. I'd honestly be shocked if it was 11 kilo

scudo2

Something like this ?

scudo2

And this.

self3137

scudo2 wrote: »

And this.

Very nice indeed .

JohnnieK

Scudo. I like your art work

allthedoyles

As far as I know a cylinder is bought at scrapyard for about €45

self3137

allthedoyles wrote: »

As far as I know a cylinder is bought at scrapyard for about €45

Cheers, that sounds about right for the old 30 gallon which are slightly thicker afaik. I'm sure they would want at least a 50% mark up to resell to public.

Dtp1979

self3137 wrote: »

Cheers, that sounds about right for the old 30 gallon which are slightly thicker afaik. I'm sure they would want at least a 50% mark up to resell to public.

Where are you based?

Guy:Incognito

Dtp1979 wrote: »

An empty 30gal cyl is as light As a feather in my opinion.

That's the thing about weights and measures, you don't need to go on opinion anymore, theyre quite precise. :-) €35-45 is about right.

scudo2

JohnnieK wrote: »

Scudo. I like your art work

ANCO 1985 Waterfront

Proudly trained you in all aspects of our trade.
Love of copper & lead.
+ Art work.

Also lead welding, dressing & wipe joint's. (a lost skill)

self3137

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