How do you remove copper wire from air conditioner and fridge compressors?

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asked Jul 27, 2017 in Do it yourself by scrapper123 (190 points)
I have 50 air conditioner and fridge sealed compressors that I'd like to get the copper out of but not sure of the best way to remove the copper from the fridge and ac compressors?

What is a good way to get the copper wire out of the fridge and air conditioner compressors?

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answered Jul 27, 2017 by Mechanic21 (29,150 points)
You can use an angle grinder with a metal cut off wheel or even a metal chop saw to cut open the refrigerator compressors.

Once you cut the tops off the fridge compressors then the motor will be bolted inside of it. You just remove the bolts and the motor will slide out.

Then remove the little plastic shims between the copper winding's. Once those are removed then cut the string that is wrapped around the wire and then the wire just just pull out.

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