I have this exact mixer, and I am in my mid-50s, so I buy 50 lb bags. The machine mixes three 50 lb bags no problem (two 80 lb bags), and that is about all you ever want to move in a wheelbarrow anyway. I wouldn't try to start the machine dry with more than one bag at a time though. Make sure it is moving freely (a bit soupy) before adding the second bag.
@shootnsay
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Here is a tip: Cut the bag on the bottom in the middle of the narrow side and grab both ends. It will pour right in with no mess. Kind of like cracking an egg.
@donaldfafard
5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME IDEA !
@graceland75
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, after I assembled my mixer, ran it fine but then I started putting a 60 lb bag in it would not turn. I ended up mixing by hand. I now have another project and I will align belt, pulley and belt tension. These tips you give are great thank you.
@kcender3771
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not trying to shade anyone involved in this video or the people commenting, but I have professionally dealt with pouring cc for some thirty years and have even used these HF mixers before. Here's a tip: first, be realistic about how much cc you can place (mix) with them; they are small and what you just mixed will start to set immediately creating a problem with the next batch. Moisten the ground you are placing the cc on before you start so the moisture won't be sucked out of the batch you just mixed before the next drop. Be Realistic, you are only talking about a square foot of coverage with the load. Knit the two loads together at their "join" with a shovel and keep it small with a 2x4 mid-form so you are not trying to do too much. Also, don't spray water into the barrel before putting in the dry product, it will only cause clumping and create a bad mix. If you know someone with a 3/4 ton truck, have them pick up a mixer trailer (one yard) of cc and bring it to your project. This should produce 81 sq. feet of pad measured at 3 1/2". This is the only way you will get a decent result on a small project. Don't step over a dollar to pick up a dime.
@garychandler4296
7 жыл бұрын
Mine sat out back for a couple years without running, now it seems underpowered as heck; I even have to help it get going by hand. Hopefully this week will loosen it up as it works, or I'll have to take apart the motor and lubricate it. I should have run it every couple months I guess. Tip for noobs: when concrete is nearly wet enough, even a cup of water makes a difference, so add gingerly near the end or you'll make soup.
@LOSHONHORA1
8 жыл бұрын
here's another tip. turn your phone sideways when you record vids or take pics.
@xonkkram
8 жыл бұрын
I wanted to show more vertical than horizontal for this application.
@burntorangehorn
7 жыл бұрын
Unguidedone - It's clearly inexcusable to shoot in anything less than 4K with a full CGI crew, digital FX artists, and sound engineers when showing DIYers the basics of a Harbor Freight concrete mixer.
@xonkkram
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bradley. Well guided sarcasm.
@1thepner
7 жыл бұрын
Thx, xonkkram! If you still are checking this page, question here: it doesn't seem like the model has enough power to turn properly. Any ideas? I'm using 60 lb bags, and the 1st day it wouldn't even turn with that. The mixer wasn't properly assembled, I found out. But it still seems to be lacking turning power. Answers?
@xonkkram
7 жыл бұрын
1thepner never had a problem with power. I have put 2 80 lb bags in at once before with no issues. Sounds like a weak motor.
@1thepner
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I suspected as much. I know it was put together right the 2nd time. I'll check with Harbor Freight about engines. I ended up hand mixing in a wheel barrow 16.5 bags of cement. DAMN!
@stanleykeith6969
4 жыл бұрын
Add you water first, then it gets mixed better.
@doug4501
6 жыл бұрын
Tide needs to merge with quickrete, then we would have dust free quick pods.
@mikemathews5148
7 жыл бұрын
what size motor is on that and belt size? mine got Stolen
@MRSIN187
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else have play in the drum? Mine moves back and forth about 4 inches when the handle is locked.
@MasterSly53
7 жыл бұрын
Why do you think two 80lb bags is good for this mixer. It is 3.5 cubic feet. one 80ld bag is .6 CF, so you should be able to put 5.8333333 bags of 80lb concrete in this mixer at one time. That would be the max. XONKKRAM, do you think this mixer can not handle its load capacity?
@markncarj1
7 жыл бұрын
can the motor be run with the small harbor freight generator? i am off the grid and only have the small generator.
@xonkkram
7 жыл бұрын
Mark Johnson if it is within the watt rating of the generator, then yes.
@ziadtupsy3104
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I am thinking of buying a 240L mixer with a 5.5hp gasoline engine from China. Do you think it is a good investment?
@rchavez5056
4 жыл бұрын
If you think you need a need for it.
@nandoislame4300
7 жыл бұрын
How big of projects can you handle with that mixer?
@xonkkram
7 жыл бұрын
Luis Godinez I was doing 9 ft X 8 ft X 4 in squares as a time without a problem. Basically the sky's the limit. The only limitation is that the first material you pour will start to harden and if you wait too long to go back to it, it will be hard to smooth out.
@davidamerson1802
6 жыл бұрын
Pay attention to bolt and keyway.two videos had same issue key way falls out because of bolt!
@xonkkram
6 жыл бұрын
David Amerson yes, I would recommend removing it the bolt and applying loc-tite before first use.
@drychalice
5 жыл бұрын
What did he say ?
@jefferysmom696
6 жыл бұрын
Ok my 2 cents....(1)...Have water in it already so you don't get dust and the concrete doesn't stick at the bottom..and don't throw the bag on top lay it on a flat surface on piece of re bar in the middle cut the bag and lift of the rebar it will pull the re bar up and it will separate it and you will have 2 40 lbs bags instead of one 80lb. bag
@kcender3771
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but disagree. Putting water in first will only cause a bad mix; you will get dust anyway.
@rchavez5056
4 жыл бұрын
@@kcender3771 why would you get a bad mix? Start out with half of the water that is recommended. I can see if you add to much water right away. After you start mixing add the rest of the water.
@triplecreekfarms
8 жыл бұрын
Can you mix up more than one bag at a time?
@xonkkram
8 жыл бұрын
+triplecreekfarms I have put in two 80 lb bags at once and it seems to handle it alright. However, I don't want to stress the machine any more than I have to and it seems easier to manage one bag at a time.
@triplecreekfarms
8 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@triplecreekfarms
8 жыл бұрын
OK, Thanks
@vothuongsanhtu3652
6 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight cement mixer is made in China very bad quality
@you-tubejunkie2926
5 жыл бұрын
What did he say ?......👎
@jrx2662
6 жыл бұрын
next time use a mask
@xonkkram
6 жыл бұрын
JRX 2 how do you know I wasn't?
@jrx2662
6 жыл бұрын
your voice sound clear, but that's just me looking out for people, cause that dust could hurt your lungs!
@sealedinchrist5413
3 жыл бұрын
You dont need to worry about Covid when your mixing concrete. lol jk
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