Price of scrap lead

Fez_uk · 04-03-2011, 14:02

Anyone know the price I can expect for scrap lead/soldering lead per kg.

They are all in ingots and about 35kgs in total.

Got some at work from when we changed to lead free.

lacroupade · 04-03-2011, 14:16

about a grand a ton on the open market, but this is Wales of course.

Fez_uk · 04-03-2011, 14:37

thought it would be alot more, Can't understand why people steal it for just a few quid.

slimlfc68 · 04-03-2011, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

thought it would be alot more, Can't understand why people steal it for just a few quid.

give it to the church for their church roof fund and ya might just get into heaven or at least answers to a couple of prayers.

04-03-2011, 17:01

if theyll steal copper cable with 700v dc running through it from down side tracks,theyll steal anything lol

rustic · 04-03-2011, 17:23

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

about a grand a ton on the open market, but this is Wales of course.

£1000 per ton, or in metric then about the same,
£1000 per tonne, ie 1000kg,

so £1 per kg then.
So you have £35 value.

But your soldering lead will probably have a percentage of tin as well, so maybe a little less.
And less if it contains flux.

rustic · 04-03-2011, 17:27

If you want to make more money, buy a few fishing weight moulds, melt the lead in a suitable pan with an outdoor gas ring with plenty of ventilation...

and sell sea fishing weights.

Deleted account DD · 04-03-2011, 18:56

I thought the value was quite high on all scrap at the mo? I think lead must be because the thieving bastards have been out on a night near us

04-03-2011, 19:20

coper cable around £3.5k tonne

04-03-2011, 14:02	#1
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Price of scrap lead Anyone know the price I can expect for scrap lead/soldering lead per kg. They are all in ingots and about 35kgs in total. Got some at work from when we changed to lead free.

04-03-2011, 17:27	#7
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	If you want to make more money, buy a few fishing weight moulds, melt the lead in a suitable pan with an outdoor gas ring with plenty of ventilation... and sell sea fishing weights. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

04-03-2011, 14:16	#2
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	about a grand a ton on the open market, but this is Wales of course.

04-03-2011, 14:37	#3
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	thought it would be alot more, Can't understand why people steal it for just a few quid.

04-03-2011, 17:01	#5
jace Guest Posts: n/a	if theyll steal copper cable with 700v dc running through it from down side tracks,theyll steal anything lol

04-03-2011, 18:56	#8
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	I thought the value was quite high on all scrap at the mo? I think lead must be because the thieving bastards have been out on a night near us

04-03-2011, 19:20	#9
jace Guest Posts: n/a	coper cable around £3.5k tonne