In a message dated 4/8/01 6:18:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, n9en@voyager.net
writes:
> Around here, the cement truck drivers' time is at a pre-
> mium and I don't know how much time I would be allowed
> for the 3 cubic yards of concrete. I'm just looking for the
> easiest way to get this done and not waste too much of
> the driver's time.
>
In our area you're allowed something like 8 minutes per yard. The drivers
will usually give you some slack too.
You might want to consider a line-pump. It's a lot cheaper than the
snorkel-type and can pump up to 400-feet.
I'd do just about anything to keep from humping all that concrete by
hand.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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