james campbell Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I was watching the news tonight and was alarmed at a story about copper theft.They say it is on the rise.Then I thought wow I will have several pounds of copper laying in my yard,has anyone had their cords stolen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenote Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 no cords, but my Co. gets calls from our commercial clients that there sprinkler double check valves have been cut and stolen! Worth anywhere from $150-$1000 for a new one! Weighs about 3-5 pounds worth of cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 for what it would bring maybe cords would not be worth the hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Very common problem in the wireless/telecom world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 It can be a big problem for anyone with a large display and a lot of cords.I know that I was able to obtain more than enough extension cords and lights by just driving around looking for displays and then going back later on when they were off and picking up stuff. Sometimes they try to get cute by tying things up but it isn't really a lot of work to use the truck to drag things out and then replace plugs later on once I'm home with them.You can score a lot of lights too if you pay attention and are quick.Oh wait - this was for another forum !!!!!Baaa HAAA HAAA HAAA - Gotcha ya !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double000 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I do it when the lights are still on,that way I can see what Iam doing. I.would hate to trip and fall down.Also you can check the lights to make sure they all work.:? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EARLE W. TALLEY Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Yes, but in todays world if you fall and hurt yourself you can sue them for a large amount and then buy your own lights and cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzaas Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 EARLE W. TALLEY wrote: Yes, but in todays world if you fall and hurt yourself you can sue them for a large amount and then buy your own lights and cords.LMAO:D:D. You guys are just too much, this forum is how I get my daily dose of humor.So back on track, the company I work for has remote sites that keep getting broke into and they steal all the copper out of them. Costs us thousands of dollars and numerous man hours to restore the sites. I have been tasked with installing hidden cameras to catch the thieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstately Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 there was an episode of sanford and son, where someone stole copper pipe and sold it to them, then there copper pipes where stolen. funny stuff way back then... and now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaskiewicz christian Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 in France copper is often stolen on the train tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 miaskiewicz christian wrote:in France copper is often stolen on the train tracks.Must be tough on the trains !!In America our government steals the copper right out of our pockets - daily !!! :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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