How to Work a Concrete Mixer

Concrete mixers can be very useful when you want to lay concrete somewhere. They are an easier solution to mixing your concrete in a bucket with a pole, which can sometimes be exhausting. Concrete mixers come in various sizes and the one that you choose will depend on the amount of concrete that you need from each batch. You can find a supply of concrete mixers for comparison at the website in the additional resources section.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pre-mix bag of concrete (amount will vary per application) Water (appropriate as per concrete manufacturer's instructions) 10 gauge 50-foot extension cord Safety goggles 3-4 empty buckets

1. Put on your safety goggles and make sure that the concrete mixer is on a flat, level surface.

2. Plug in the cement mixer power cord and turn the concrete mixer.

3. Add the proper amount of water for one bag of concrete mix as described in the concrete mix instructions.

4. Add the concrete mix a half bag at a time, making sure that you are allowing the concrete mixer to saturate. You also need to add the mix slowly so that it doesn't fly back out at you.

5. Run the mixer for approximately three to five minutes to allow the contents to mix together thoroughly.

6. Lower the mixing drum (most models tilt via a handle on the side of the mixer tub) into one of your empty buckets and allow the concrete mix to pour into the bucket. Now you are ready to repeat the process for another batch or carry the bucket of concrete to where you will pour it out.

References

• Concrete Mixers