[TowerTalk] Concrete prices

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Thanks, Steve.

73, Mike NF4L

On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:33 PM, Steve Jones <n6sj at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Mike-
> 
> Sounds reasonable.  I paid more here near San Francisco.
> 
> If you have it pumped, ask the concrete supplier to use a "plasticizer" in
> the concrete mix.  This makes it easier to pump without adding water.  
> 
> Otherwise the pump operator will ask for more water (to make it easier on
> his machine) and the result will be a weaker finished concrete.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Steve
> N6SJ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Reublin NF4L
> Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 6:30 AM
> To: towertalk reflector
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Concrete prices
> 
> I want to see if I can get a reasonability check on the price to pour the
> base for my HG-70HD. 4x4x7 1/2 feet. I'm getting the base from HG.
> 
> Bid #1. Did hole by hand, bring concrete from street with a power wagon.
> 3000# mix. $1500.00.
> 
> Bid #2. Dig hole with "trencher". pump concrete from street, 3000# mix with
> fibers. $2500.00.
> 
> 73 & Merry Christmas,
> 
> Mike NF4L
> 
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