It works great for lower strength mixes, but for high strength/high chemical (bridge deck) mixes in still going with sponge-water-sponge. Interestingly enough, when travelling dirty to a next job is when I don’t like pulling back all that water is it segregates the mud in the hopper and seizes the S-valve in place. Usually for said situation I’ll just rip one round sponge back and retrieve it through the prime port.
You've been pumping concrete long enough to know that brand loyalty runs about as deep as whichever machine we just so happen to be operating on any given day. 😂
I would have liked to see in the deck pipe. I’ve seen build up in the deck pipe from this before. It seems helpful for going quickly between jobs.
It works great for lower strength mixes, but for high strength/high chemical (bridge deck) mixes in still going with sponge-water-sponge. Interestingly enough, when travelling dirty to a next job is when I don’t like pulling back all that water is it segregates the mud in the hopper and seizes the S-valve in place. Usually for said situation I’ll just rip one round sponge back and retrieve it through the prime port.
If possible jack the front of the pump as high as reasonable. Give the deck pipe a "down hill" angle, back to the hopper.
Is there risk of concrete being on the bottom of the deck pipe still?
Done properly, minimal risk. That being said, sponge-water-sponge is the best way to make certain your pipe are 100% clean every time.
@@canadianconcretepumper1979 ya fair enough. Good when you forgot your sponge
Very nice my friend
4 years pumping and haven't try that yet
It’s not for every job, but certain instances it can save a few minutes come time to pack up.
I recognize the commentator. I see you have defected to the green side my friend
You've been pumping concrete long enough to know that brand loyalty runs about as deep as whichever machine we just so happen to be operating on any given day. 😂
Fking Weather eH...............
Pretty much 8 months of the year out this side of the country. I'm sure you guys get it pretty nasty out that way as well?