Are hot water heaters good for scrap metal?

• <div><p>Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between metal casting and metal fabrication?

• <div><p>Metal casting involves creating a prototype and a mold into which metal is poured and allowed to cool and set up. Pieces are cast in molds, making the reproduction of many identical pieces more efficient for larger quantities. Metal fabrication involves creating pieces and welding them together into a larger project, involving more skilled manual labor than metal casting. Fabrication can be more cost-effective in smaller runs but can become less efficient for producing mass quantities of identical pieces.</p></div>

Q: Do services include welding and installation?

• <div><p>Yes, many fabricators provide welding, assembly, and on-site installation to ensure structural stability.</p></div>

Q: How is a metal carport professionally built?

• <div><p>Construction includes setting foundational posts, attaching beams, and installing overhead covering.</p></div>

Q: What are other methods of changing stainless steel color?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t want to rely on paint to change the color of your stainless steel surface, there are a few other methods, but they require specialized equipment and skills. Some examples include powder coating, applying pigmented powder via an electrostatic gun, and electrostatic painting, which uses wet paints and has a less durable finish. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/powder-coating-cost.htm">cost of powder coating</a> is <b>$40 to $600 per part</b>, and electrostatic painting averages <b>$60 per hour</b>.</p></div>

Q: Are hot water heaters good for scrap metal?

• <div><p>Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they&rsquo;re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don&rsquo;t expect to fetch a high price, though&mdash;water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren&rsquo;t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they&rsquo;re a small portion of the heater and won&rsquo;t affect the price much.</p></div>

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Brandon and his crew worked with me to build a 25 year dream I had in my head. His professionalism and fabrication skills were incredible. They installed a retainer wall, 58 yards of concrete complete with grading and base, increased my concrete front porch along with incidentals. Then Brandon...
Unique Outdoor Creations LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
In my ten years as an Interior Designer, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business. Which unfortunately, I had to deal with during renovations to my own house First, the owner, Mojy convinced us to use metal Schluter pieces to finish our tub surround, as opposed to using a...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Called, the estimate for locate, dig and pump out septic was $360. Worker arrived next day, located tank , dug hole for cover access, and pumped tank in couple hours, he discovered cracked cover. Estimate to fabricate and replace cover was additional $100, cover was replaced, and hole fill'd in...
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Reviewed in March 2015
When I first bought my home, it was a time capsule from the 70's and 80's with wood paneling and dirty white shag carpeting wall to wall. The the vision of Peter Woodburn, his wife Sheila, Martin, and the rest of his crew, my house is slowly transforming to a modern version of its old self. The...
Brits R Us
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Reviewed in April 2014
Went very well , they started at 7am Monday April 21s,t 2014 and completed the upgrade on Tuesday April 22, 2014. They were well prepared. They utilized a carpenter and electrical contractor for some of their specialized work.. They were as neat as possible, checked their work as it...
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Reviewed in July 2013
We don't get much rain out hear in desert, so i didn;t know till too late roof leaked in a spot that had no problems before Sundance worked on it. Eve over side of garaged leaked. At first I thought wind blew rain over so side of garage got wet. After a few years I craned my neck under and...
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Reviewed in March 2012
They do business out of an apartment complex and their only business phone is a cell phone. The stuff that they gave me was exactly the same stuff that was at the Dollar Store. The balloons weren't in an individual bag they were just thrown in with the rest of the stuff. The birthday banner...
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Reviewed in August 2011
Everything was restored to the way it was and even better. They cleaned up, I was very impressed. The price was great. Everything matches perfectly. You can not tell shingles blew off. It looks brand new.
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Reviewed in January 2011
STARTED THE PROJECT AS AGREED AND ONLY HAD A FEW ITEMS TO FINISH UP WHEN I PAID HIM IN FULL PER HIS CONTRACT, HOWEVER, THE REST OF THE WORK WAS NEVER COMPLETED EVEN AFTER FOLLOW WITH SERVICE MAGIC AND CARL. WHAT WORK WAS DONE I WOULD RATE GOOD, BUT DON'T CONSIDER HIM DEPENDABLE OR FORTH RIGHT...
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Reviewed in March 2009
Angel & his company did a fantastic job. I provided the fabric. His estimate was fair and his craftsmanship superb. The chair was done within two weeks. I would highly recommend this company.
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