Latex modified concret
anmtcalf 05-26-2010
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Anyone pumped any latex modified concrete? Just wondering how it went?

pumpjockey 05-26-2010
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Better have spare system close at hand. There is a reason why they use Volumetric Mixers to produce the stuff on-site. Even they have spare mixing auger assemblies on-hand.

mudcup 05-26-2010
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I have never done it myself but my suggestion would be don't do the job it's not worth losing system over

typesdubs 05-26-2010
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Don't even bother. Not worth the risk.

Many 05-26-2010
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I believe it's much like an epoxy based product.Do a search on this subject (google) as I did.Just from what I read it scares the heck out of me.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/reviews/revlmc1.cfm

 


79xlch 05-26-2010
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Latex is a bonding agent and by smell you think it's Elmers Glue. I do not see why it would not pump, it's a liquid that is water soluble. A lot of repair mortars have it in it as a powder but use to have a gallon jug to mix with the mortar.

Dr. 05-26-2010
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WE pumped it through a boom last week. pumps real nice but sets real real fast. but it is made to order

 


Many 05-26-2010
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WE pumped it through a boom last week. pumps real nice but sets real real fast. but it is made to order

sets real fast caught my eye


Pump N00b 05-27-2010
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Wow, you can drive on it after 3 hours!?! I'm scared...

Weave 05-27-2010
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I've pumped it quite a few times with out any problems. It's better to have two people on the job so he can watch your pressures. It does'nt  take much of a slump change to make  the pressure to climb. The longest i pushed  it was 450ft. without any problems.