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We Buy Heavy Copper Tube 98%
Premium prices for thick-wall copper. Cylinders, tanks, heavy pipe. 98% copper recovery, highest pricing. Birmingham's heavy copper specialists since 1964.
NOTE: All heavy copper must be free from brass
RECOVERY
98%+
WALL
THICK
GRADE
HEAVY
VALUE
HIGHEST
Whats is Heavy Copper 98%?
Heavy copper tube 98% is thick-wall copper with high recovery. Cylinders, tanks, and heavy-gauge copper commanding premium pricing.
Copper Recovery Grades
Key Characteristics
Types of Heavy Copper
We buy all forms of heavy copper 98% from plumbers, heating engineers, and contractors.
COPPER HOT WATER CYLINDERS
Most common type. Old copper cylinders removed during replacements. Direct and indirect, domestic and commercial.
COPPER COLD WATER TANKS
Storage tanks and header tanks. Loft copper tanks, feed and expansion tanks.
THICK WALL COPPER PIPE
Heavy-gauge copper pipe. 28mm+, 35mm, 42mm, 54mm copper pipe from commercial and industrial applications.
COPPER BOILER COMPONENTS
Heavy copper parts from boilers. Heat exchangers, copper coils, thick copper components.
VINTAGE COPPER RADIATORS
Old copper radiators from historic properties. Vintage copper heating radiators with thick copper construction.
HEAVY COPPER SCRAP
Various heavy copper components. Mixed heavy-gauge copper, thick copper parts, industrial copper scrap.
What Affects Heavy Copper Pricing?
Heavy copper 98% value depends on copper recovery, wall thickness, and solder content.
COPPER RECOVERY
Heavy copper 98% has 98%+ copper recovery. Thick walls mean more copper per kilogram. Higher recovery commands premium pricing over standard copper tube.
WALL THICKNESS
Cylinders, tanks, and 28mm+ thick-wall pipe qualify as heavy copper. Standard 15mm/22mm pipe is clean copper tube grade.
SOLDER CONTENT
Minimal solder typical on cylinders acceptable. Extensive solder reduces grade slightly. Heavy copper should be predominantly pure copper.
MARKET CONDITIONS
Copper prices fluctuate with London Metal Exchange. Heavy copper 98% commands the highest copper pricing reflecting premium recovery.
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Highest pricing for heavy copper 98%. Expert grading, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's heavy copper specialists since 1964.
CONVENIENCE
No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.
TOP PRICES
Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.
FULLY LICENSED
Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.
SAME DAY PAYMENT
Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.