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Hello, apologies for what is likely a very Noob-ish query about the Mixed Wire category, but it seems my search skills are failing me and I can only skim the boards so many pages back before cutting my (time) losses.

When cutting power cords / cables for the Mixed Wire category, I understand connector ends as its own separate classification. What I can't seem to figure out is whether or not I should be also clipping the AC 2 or 3 prong ends, or if they stay on.

Some older threads I came across referenced it being a yard-to-yard situation, but I am seeking what Boardsort's word on the topic is, as that is where I am intending to bring these to.

I did send Chris an e-mail a couple of weeks ago, but, as of yet, have not heard back.

Thank you in advance, for what is hopefully not an annoyingly basic question with a super obvious answer somewhere I've just embarrassingly overlooked, lol.

I could be wrong but I believe you must clip the female and male plug ends off.

The male ends I microscrap (not for everyone so please don't bash me) and toss the prongs into my brass bucket after clipping off the copper that comes out with it.
The female ends I don't know of any recovery technique so they just go into my dirty brass category.

Not all connector ends are gold plated. You must verify they are first. A lot of connector ends are brass or plated brass.

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