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Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete curing time

To: Ed Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete curing time
From: Kent Olsen <kilo6dko@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 19:14:25 -0700
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Oh no! The pressure is on! Lol.

Thanks all for the replies.

73
Kent
K6DKO
On May 8, 2015 1:04 PM, "Ed Karl" <edk0kl@centurytel.net> wrote:

> Kent-
>
> We kept our foundation covered with burlap for about a week and then
> opened it up. The sprinkle
> treatment is generally for slab rather than a foundation.
> Part schedule, part overabundance of caution, waited 2 months to hang the
> tower. 90 foot AN Wirless.
> Up about 7 years with nary a problem.
>
> Good Luck, we're all counting on you!
>
> ed K0KL
>
>
> On 5/8/2015 10:28 AM, Kent Olsen wrote:
>
>> Hi All
>>
>> I'm ready to pour the concrete for the foundation of my US Tower
>> HDX-572MDPL. The foundation plans call for a 28 day cure of the concrete.
>> I
>> have seen others say that you need to spray water on the foundation 3
>> times
>> a day as well as keep it covered with burlap for the curing process. Does
>> the foundation need to be sprayed for the 28 days or can I stop at some
>> point in the process? The reason for asking is I am going on vacation
>> about
>> halfway through the 28 days. I can get my neighbor to spray it for me but
>> would rather not.
>>
>> 73
>> Kent
>> K6DKO
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