[TowerTalk] Digging the hole...after the "dig"

[Steve Katz]

Be careful, as what you propose is not "construction grade" concrete
intended for structural applications.  SACRETE + WATER = post hole filler,
also okay for sidewalks, lawn trim, etc.  Not okay to support a 2000 lb
tower in 70mph winds. -WB2WIK/6

"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure with no loss of
enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill

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> Sent:	Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:07 AM
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> Subject:	[TowerTalk] Digging the hole...after the "dig"
> 
>    Its very common for us around here to pour the concrete "in the hole", 
> using the hole itself as the mixing container. Of course the amount of 
> rebar/cage construction will play a big part in that scenario. Just fill
> the 
> hole partway with water, add sacrete, and mix well, and then repeat.  In a
> 
> lot of cases it sure beats using a wheelbarrow and/or a big tub. You just 
> need to be careful about loosening excess dirt etc during the mixing
> process. 
> Its also very common to just pour "dry" sacrete around posts for fences,
> or 
> support columns for sheds etc, and in a few days the sacrete has set up 
> solidly  just from the moisture in the ground even tho no water was added.
> 
> Its the same process as having a partially open bag of the mix harden and 
> become unuseable just from the moisture in the air, but a lot faster.
>    Hope this helps....Good luck
>    73
>    Bob  '4t
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