Concrete Mixing Tips

How To Mix Concrete
for 350W, 350WSB and 350P Models

•   You will need approximately 2-1/2 gallons water.
•   Two 80 pound bags pre-mix concrete.
•   Start mixer in motion.
•   Put in 2 gallons of water.
•   Add one 80 pound bag of pre-mix concrete
  NOTE: MIXTURE WILL BE VERY SLOPPY
•   Slowly add 2nd bag of 80 pound pre-mix concrete.
•   Add 1/2 gallon water slowly to obtain desired thickness.

How to Mix Sand & Gravel

•   Use an 8-1/2 x 12" square point shovel.
•   Portland cement, gravel or round stone and masonry sand.
•   Start mixer in motion.
•   Put in 2 gallons water.
•   Add 6 shovels full of gravel or round stone.
•   Add 2 shovels full of Portland cement.
•   Slowly add 4 shovels full masonry sand
  NOTE: WATER WILL VARY ACCORDING TO MOISTURE CONTENT OF SAND & GRAVEL.

CONVERSION CHARTS

•   Average maximum load = 200 lbs.
•   2 cu. ft. = 6 sq. ft. 4" thick
•   2 cu. ft. = 8 sq. ft. 3" thick
•   1 yard = 27 cu. ft.
•   1 yard = 80 sq. ft. 4" thick
•   1 yard = 108 sq. ft. 3" thick
•   1 80 lb. bag = 2/3 cu. ft.
•   1 80 lb. bag per fence post

Volumes & Weights of Materials

•   1 Bag of Cement = 88 lbs.
•   1 Cu ft. Sand/Gravel = 85-100 lbs.
•   1 Cu. ft. Plain Concrete = 140-150 lbs.
•   1 Cu. ft. Water = 62-65 lbs.
•   1 Gallon of Water = 8.33 lbs.
•   1 Cu. Yard = 27 cu.ft.

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