Don't forget to order extra concrete as the hose will still be full of it
when you stop pumping. Also, when the pumper is cleaned out after the pump,
that extra 'crete has to go somewhere--on the ground?? 73 Saul K2XA
----- Original Message -----
From: <j4976@juno.com>
To: <jacobsen_5@msn.com>
Cc: <k3gm_qrp@verizon.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower in the woods
> Does anyone know if the concrete pumper trucks have a hose available to
> go several hundred feet? If so, that may be an option for getting ready
> mix right to the hole for only a few hundred dollars extra for the pumper
> truck. I have only used the ones with a long hose on an overhead boom,
> but the long hose on the ground may be an option in some markets.
>
>
> On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:25:06 -0500 "JOHN A JACOBSEN" <jacobsen_5@msn.com>
> writes:
>>
>> Tom,
>> Looks like you've got LOT'S of hints on the concrete end of the
>> project. Nothing on the trees though. When you trim the trees, don't
>> stop at just the clearance for turning the antennas. Them puppies
>> grow! (Trees and antennas). I think I'd trim at least twice what I
>> needed, if not more. One of the locals I know seems to be trimming
>> his trees for clearance every other year. When I trim trees (just
>> for looks and to thin out) I use advice given me a long time
>> ago..."Trim 'em 'till they look good, then take a little bit more".
>> Twist that around for tower work anyway you want. Good luck on your
>> project.
>> 73 K9WN
>> Jake
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