basic questions about pumping
jeffinca 02-03-2007
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Hey Guys, I have a need to get about 3 yards of concrete into a large hole in my back yard (it's for a radio tower base). The problem is, that it's not very accessible. I'm wondering if we could pump concrete in from the street, which is about 175 feet away, and the place where we'd be pumping to is slightly downhill from the street. I'm in a medium to smallish town, so I don't know if what would be needed to do this could be found in this town, or is that a pretty basic need? Any ideas of a real ballpark estimate of cost? Thanks!

jeffinca 02-03-2007
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Oh, and one other thing I should note - there's some large trees up near the street, that I would guess would make a boom difficult, if not impossible, to use...

Russ 02-03-2007
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Jeffinca,

Sounds like you need a line pump/trailer pump. They can run 175 of system back to the pour site without any probem as long as their is access. I guess without any problems cost would be from 400-600 for just the pumping portion of it--depending on minimum charges in your area/travle to site etc.

Their are some quality line pumpers on this site I am sure can get you what you need.

Good Luck!

 

 


jeffinca 02-03-2007
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Perfect, that's what I needed, thanks Russ!

ROOK 02-03-2007
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jeff where do you live i can help you out if you live near by

jeffinca 02-03-2007
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Rook, thanks, I'm in Santa Cruz, CA, about 75 miles south of SF. My job won't be ready to start until spring, and I imagine as jobs go, it's small (3 yards total). But if you're in the area, I'm happy to give you the business...thanks!

ROOK 02-03-2007
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too far drive of a drive for me jeff but thanks stay on this sight long enough you will probably find someone

 


eugene 02-03-2007
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job is worth $180- here in oregon

79xlch 02-04-2007
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Hello Eugene, do not worry about me coming out to Oregan to pump. I would starve to death at that rate. Wish you well.

bisley57 12-13-1901
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If the hole figures out to 3 yds.,order 5.The 2 yds will be required to "charge" the line and hopper.Oh yea,the operator stands a pretty good chance of needing a place to clean up his pump after the job is done,and being in Cal.,this might cause a problem.In my area we need all the fill we can muster.......N.O.

gill 02-04-2007
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JUST WANDERING BISLEY ARE YOU IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA

Redman1 02-06-2007
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Jeff,

i left you a message, but in case you did not get it I am posting here. I am in your area, and will be happy to pump your job. I,ve left my contact info. in the other message, if you can't access that one post here and I will get in touch with you.