Stripped vs. Insulated Copper

[Brian B]

Never done tested this myself, but always wondered. How much stripped copper wire is in 1 lb of insulated wire, like romex. Is it worth actually stripping it down or just hauling in whole?

 

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[cyberdan]

Never done tested this myself, but always wondered. How much stripped copper wire is in 1 lb of insulated wire, like romex. Is it worth actually stripping it down or just hauling in whole?

In my un-scientific test it goes about 50/50 on all but the real thin computer wire. I never strip TV cable just too much work.

 

[hobo finds]

feet of wire per pound info here... http://www.interfacebus.com/Copper_Wire_AWG_SIze.html

 

[Brian B]

Thanks, guys!