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Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
I just bought a concrete mixer and its got alot of cement stuck all over it. I power washed it and some came off but there is still alot left on it. Is there some easy way to get this junk off of it?
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
A hammer and chisel.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
I will second the hammer and chisel. Hit it hard and fast but don't skin up your knuckles.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
Hose it down with diesel for a couple of days and then use a scraper.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
Bosh hammerdrill /w chisel bit. Make sure you have earplugs & goggles.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
honest to god,i was working in nashville tenn once and this laborer was talking about cleaning the mixer.he told me that the last job he worked on the didnt beat them out or anything but that they used dynomite
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
www.eacochem.com Call them.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
i third the hammer and chisel but add bloody knuckles,,, shouldnt be all that dirty after a fews uses if u spray it out after mix,, and use the water in it for next mix,, a good labor can wash a good 95% off with minimum water.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
You hammer and chisel boys must have more blood than time. Diesel will remove it with a minimal of labor, but it takes time.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
I used a bunch of half sticks and full sticks before, and it worked really good. Made it lose enought to go in wit a rubber mallet and clean it all off.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
Youre right. WHen Im doing jobs I make sure the tender sprays the paddles and lip off after every batch. And if we're at a place where I cant get a hose I will make sure he pours the bucket of water slowly on the paddles and shaft to get most of the mud off. Then add 2 shovels of sand and let it mix for 20 or 30 seconds.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
ive heard labors talk on the job that after a good cleaning oilin the blades down keeps mudd from sticking and make for minimal clean up.. anybody heard anything like that ???
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
His question dealt with how to remove old mortar from a mixer he has just bought, not daily maintenance. The best way to deal with mortar buildup is not to allow it to occur, it goes without saying.
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Re: Cleaning Concrete Off Of Mixer.
TS is right about my question but I dont mind hearing about ways to help keep it clean. I think I'll try the diesel fuel thing and would have already but I alwasy forget about it. I did the hamer and chisel but most of it is these small globs all over the place. I wonder if soaking it in diesel for a few days then put some engine cleaner on it then power wash it, I may try that. Thanks for everyones help so far
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