Despite the advertising that it is “better”, I believe this is the reason we
are seeing PEX used for plumbing.
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73 de KG2V
Charlie
> On Dec 25, 2023, at 9:33 PM, kq2m@kq2m.com wrote:
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>
>
> There was a big problem in 2011 when Copper futures first approached $5 / lb
> and retail prices approached $10/ lb. Thefts of copper plumbing from
> commercial buildings and vacant apartment buildings all over the US became
> rampant. In other countries it was far worse.
>
> In early 2022, widespread theft of Copper became commonplace again as Copper
> futures spiked to $4.68 / lb.
>
> https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/copper
>
> It is predicted that copper shortages will develop and become more frequent
> in the future as worldwide demand grows and the approval of and supply from
> new mines continues to lag increases in demand. You can imagine what might
> happen to Copper prices in the future and the resultant increase in theft.
>
> Bob, KQ2M
>
>> On 2023-12-25 15:43, Steve Maki wrote:
>>
>> In India they are taking the whole cell site, including the tower.
>> https://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2023/thieves-find-it-more-profitable-in-india-to-steal-the-entire-cell-site-instead-of-stripping-cable/
>> -Steve K8LX
>>> On 12/25/23 2:37 PM, Radio KH6O wrote:
>>> Your tower might be an invitation to copper wire thieves:
>>> https://insidetowers.com/copper-is-being-ripped-out-coast-to-coast/
>>> We had an incident in Honolulu where someone tried to steal LIVE
>>> high-voltage wiring; the guy ended up being a charred pile of ash. Bummer
>>> for him.
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