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- Mar 23
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What is line pump?
A type of pump that is mounted onto a truck or trailer for direct hose attachment. These kind of pumps are best for jobs in need of much horizontal pumping, because line pumps allow for as far as the hose […]
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- Mar 23
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Is it cheaper to pour your own concrete?
It is usually cheaper to pour concrete yourself rather than hiring someone. Depending on the time you have to invest and the amount of concrete you will need, you may still want to hire someone. Check Line Pumping Info!
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- Mar 23
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Can you pump concrete through a house?
Carting concrete manually through a house is simply not feasible. Therefore, a concrete pump is used to transport the material. Its hose can be passed through the house with little mess, because the mixture is safely contained. Learn more: Line […]
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- Mar 23
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How is concrete placed?
Through a system of hoppers, buckets, buggies, drop pipes and chutes, pumps, conveyor belts, tremies, and paving equipment. The layers of concrete can also be laid pneumatically with the shotcrete process. Learn more: Line Pumping Page
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- Mar 23
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What is pump mix concrete?
It is concrete that has increased workability. For example, Tremie mix has a high workability and a formulation that allows it to flow in narrow spaces. This allows for it to be used when casting tremies. This kind of mix […]
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- Mar 23
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What slump is pump mix?
Typically, the maximum slump for pumped mix is around 6 inches. Air-entraining agents are used in the ideal mix of concrete (a little extra sand than a standard mix) and fly ash as well as a fine graded aggregate blend. […]
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- Mar 23
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How does a piston water pump work?
A piston water pump works by distributing energy into the pumped fluid to create pressure. This allows for the fluid cylinder to be pressurized. This kind of pump is ideal when higher flow rates are required at a higher pressure […]
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- Mar 23
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How does a pump truck work?
Using a twin cylinder hydraulic system, modern pump trucks have one piston drawing up the liquid concrete into one cylinder from the hopper with the other pumping the concrete into discharge pipes. The entire system is controlled by valves so […]
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- Mar 23
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Why does concrete shrinkage occur?
When the concrete’s surface dries, it loses its water content due to evaporation. The non-liquid particles then shrink together in the water’s absence. Learn more: Line Pumping Page
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- Mar 23
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What is a grout pump?
They are smaller pumps used to fill spaces like door jams, and can be bought in manual, electric, gas, hydraulic or even air powered. In contrast, concrete pumps are strong enough for lifting large slabs of concrete and pour at […]
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