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Brass: Clean vs Grade Down

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Intermediate • Budget: Risk: Poor Labour Return • Difficulty: Intermediate

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

I have mixed brass fittings containing steel, plastic and rubber attachments. Should I clean them before grading?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Brass
  • Clean vs Grade Down

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 10 Upvotes

Conduct a sample cleaning trial. Measure the weight removed, labour time and resulting grade improvement. Clean only when the incremental brass value exceeds processing costs and when the buyer recognizes the cleaner grade.

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