May 29May 29 One of those simple /mundane questions that doesn’t normally generate a post… I’m mixing up cementitious grout in manageable batches as it has a short working time. When I’m left with a small-ish amount starting to congeal in the tub, where are you disposing of it/cleaning out the tub before starting the next batch?
May 29May 29 42 minutes ago, Great_scot_selfbuild said: One of those simple /mundane questions that doesn’t normally generate a post… I’m mixing up cementitious grout in manageable batches as it has a short working time. When I’m left with a small-ish amount starting to congeal in the tub, where are you disposing of it/cleaning out the tub before starting the next batch? Wash it into a very weak solution with a lot of fresh water, and then dump it onto waste area (side of footings / unfinished hard standing etc) and it'll just dry out and turn to dust.
May 29May 29 This applies equally to larger quantities eg a delivery of concrete or screed. That might be 1/2m3. When that is watered into a slurry then it spreads and can be a nuisance. If there is the space then when it is hardened/dried it can be used as hardcore. @Great_scot_selfbuild it's a good question. Your stuff is in relatively small quantities so is controllable. So your heap can gradually build up. Then use or dispose.
May 29May 29 If you are mixing in a gorilla tub, let it go off a bit, then empty the bucket and smash the stuff into smaller bits.
May 29May 29 1 hour ago, Mr Punter said: If you are mixing in a gorilla tub, let it go off a bit, then empty the bucket and smash the stuff into smaller bits. This is the way in my opinion. I've been using the stuff a bit recently and did just that. Once it's partly gone off, it'll drop out of the bucket nicely. You're right though, it goes off VERY fast in this weather.
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