[TowerTalk] Mixing your own concrete?

[Bill Coleman]

On Aug 24, 2004, at 9:19 AM, Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS) wrote:

> The spec. for the foundation for the tower I intend to put up (AN 
> Wireless 60' Light Duty) at this location (80mph winds) calls for 
> close to 10 cu. yds. of 4000lb concrete.
>
> How many bags of premixed concrete is that?

Too many! That's over 350 bags of concrete! Plus you won't get a 
consistant 4000 lb mix if you do it yourself.

The only reason to mix it yourself in that case is if you live on an 
island and can't ferry a concrete truck over. Go with Ready-Mix!

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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