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Robert_in_NY
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I am going to have my computer reloaded so this will be my last post for a few days. I do not mind the questions as that is one reason I posted the pics is so others can see this project and either learn some things or even help me learn some things I don't know which is a lot. I like these types of jobs because it is something different and all the foundations we have done are always different.
The pumper can pump 50 yards an hour, it is a nice setup and very smooth. There is no reduction at the end of the hose and the concrete just plops out the end of the hose. It does weigh a lot and the one picture you can see we have the hose hooked to a hoist to help carry some of the weight but the end of the hose makes you work to move it. It would probally have been easier to use on a simpler pour but with our forms and what we had to walk on made it difficult to use but it was easier then trying to get a wheelbarrow down into the hole so it was the only way to go. We hired Stone Concrete pumping out of Warren, PA and he charged a minimum 4 hour fee. There is also a transport charge from when they leave their place and then they charge per yard. I do not remember all the prices but I can give you their number if you are interested in learning more. I think they have 6 pumper trucks and 4 trailer pumpers and are very easy to work with. We are probally going to use them on some of the other pours to finish the job here and on any other pours where we may need them. If you have the place to work they can have two trucks empty into the pump at the same time so it is quite fast. We only had one at a time because of having to work around the forms. The trucks were spaced out every 15 minutes which worked quite well except for the third truck running a little late. It was a lot of fun and if we didn't have the pump there would probally have been there all day finishing the pour. Take care.
The pumper can pump 50 yards an hour, it is a nice setup and very smooth. There is no reduction at the end of the hose and the concrete just plops out the end of the hose. It does weigh a lot and the one picture you can see we have the hose hooked to a hoist to help carry some of the weight but the end of the hose makes you work to move it. It would probally have been easier to use on a simpler pour but with our forms and what we had to walk on made it difficult to use but it was easier then trying to get a wheelbarrow down into the hole so it was the only way to go. We hired Stone Concrete pumping out of Warren, PA and he charged a minimum 4 hour fee. There is also a transport charge from when they leave their place and then they charge per yard. I do not remember all the prices but I can give you their number if you are interested in learning more. I think they have 6 pumper trucks and 4 trailer pumpers and are very easy to work with. We are probally going to use them on some of the other pours to finish the job here and on any other pours where we may need them. If you have the place to work they can have two trucks empty into the pump at the same time so it is quite fast. We only had one at a time because of having to work around the forms. The trucks were spaced out every 15 minutes which worked quite well except for the third truck running a little late. It was a lot of fun and if we didn't have the pump there would probally have been there all day finishing the pour. Take care.
