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Post by NS'Creter on Jun 29, 2008 15:41:33 GMT -4
So I went and read some of the material I have on the Bobcat concrete pump attachment. I want one! They can pump 250 feet, vertically for 2 stories and 25 yards per hour. Seems ideal for me. Save time, wheelbarrows, labor costs and make screeding less of a chore. Save $140.00 per hour and finding a place for the boom truck when we do ICF. Best of all I can hire it and an operator out for $125.00 per hour easily when I'm not using it. On top of all of that the Bobcat is something else we need for our placing projects. I have myself convinced...it really is the next thing we should do. I wonder can I convince a financer this easily? AahHawHaw!! ;D
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xscash
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Post by xscash on Jul 8, 2008 19:35:06 GMT -4
better send your guys to the gym. those hoses are HEAVY. doing icf with that seems like it would be hard. holding the hose at 2 stories will be a chore. figure the weight of the hose plus the concrete. i love hose pumps for slab work like in backyards where you cant get a truck. or during a thaw when a truck will get stuck.
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alexwright
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Post by alexwright on Jul 9, 2008 3:56:59 GMT -4
When pouring those walls to those homes made with styrofoam it is hard work but I can't think of a better way. As for hoses you can run hose over scaffolds and along boards. With two guys you can run a pretty good crew but three is probably best. A guy out here builds with these only and he loves it. Usually it's just him and his son and they bring a friend of his son to help pumper with hose. Once you do a couple you get pretty good at it and learn tricks to do it pretty easy and effortlessly with hose. Like I said I pumped with a trailer pump for 6 years and got pretty good at it. My back is shot but that's a different story.
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Post by NS'Creter on Jul 9, 2008 7:20:41 GMT -4
That was my plan...to set up using the scaffold to help out with the hose support. I planned to get this going last year, but my injury put a stop to that...this year time is an issue. There is absolutely a demand for what I'm wanting to do.
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alexwright
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Post by alexwright on Jul 10, 2008 3:05:15 GMT -4
With your back an issue you personally don't want to run the hose. Get some young Bucks that are savvy. Dumb people aren't cut out for this kind of work, they are too expensive and dangerous. Like I said by all means feel free to call me if you need any advice on how to run one or if you get into a jam. There are lots of tricks and I'll be happy to pass along any and all of my experience. (760) 535-8007 Alex.
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Post by NS'Creter on Jul 10, 2008 15:20:29 GMT -4
I use the young guys now...I still can't do a lot and after our horror show last year there will be no more dumb ones on my crew. We have a dumbass ban in effect. Thanx for your kind offer, if/when I go for that gear I may take you up on it.
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Post by alexwright on Jul 11, 2008 3:43:59 GMT -4
Your welcome, please do contact me. There are some basic steps to know before you actually run one that you must know to avoid dangerous situations and costly ones. I don't say this to scare you but to save heartaches. It can be a sweet business but safety always comes first.
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Post by NS'Creter on Jul 11, 2008 7:19:15 GMT -4
Tips and advice are always good...same as with the staining and engraving, if I can save myself trouble by listening to other people's experiences I'm in. As far as actually going for it goes I'm fairly certain that I can make the investment pay for itself and I want to go for it...big bucks though.
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