Yes, the "sackcrete" stuff will produce good concrete if mixed properly, but
not in this gentleman's 4' x 4' x 6' hole. I claim that there's no way in
hell to mix 3 2/3 cubic yards of sack mix fast enough to get a homogenous
pour; the bottom would be just about cured by the time the last batch was
poured at the top. Maybe the legendary hundred monkeys with a hundred
mixers...
geo, n4ua
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com [mailto:Cqtestk4xs@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:36 PM
> To: TOWERTALK@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Digging the hole...after the "dig"
>
>
> In a message dated 2/20/03 7:46:41 PM Greenwich Standard
> Time, stevek@jmr.com
> writes:
>
> << 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
> >>
> The local Home Depot carries bag mix that produces 3000
> psi.....if you mix it
> the right way. 3000 psi should be sufficient for almost any
> TowerTalkian.
> 3000 psi even makes the hurricane sensitive, anal building
> departments in FL
> happy.
> Bill K4XS
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