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Title: concrete mixers
Post by typical.me on Apr 4^th, 2005, 1:14am

Hiya guys, pretty new to the forum, but wondered if anyone could give me a bit of advice regarding concrete/cement mixers.
I am thiking of buying a Belle 150L mixer 2nd hand to use for a garage base and other jobs,( footings for a large retaining wall )
Anyone know what the capacity would be i.e. how many drum fills for a cubic metre, and also what quantities of ballast, cement etc for a cubic meter. Sorry if its a bit basic, (im in the electric trade!)

Title: Re: concrete mixers
Post by JerryD on Apr 4^th, 2005, 8:44pm

The Belle 150 range actually produce 90 litres per mix. There are 1000 litres to a cubic metre so 11 and a bit mixes will be needed per cubic metre.

The Belle MAXI is by far the best option, all the others are a compromise.

Quantities for concrete: A 25kg bag of cement per 90 litre mix gives a ratio of approx 1:6

Title: Re: concrete mixers
Post by typical.me on Apr 4^th, 2005, 11:23pm

Thanx for the info Jerry, will keep an eye out for your suggested alternative,
cheers
mick