The Ideal Way To Mix Concrete With A Power Mixer

The portable concrete mixer is a machine used heavily in the construction industry for mixing concrete. It can be found in many different forms, shapes and sizes. However, the standard portable cement mixer comes with one metal rotating drum, a motor that rotates the drum of the mixer and a handle for pouring the concrete once it is ready. Powered either by electricity, petrol or diesel, the portable cement mixer is a very cost-effective machine that provides economical solutions for various small-sized projects that require strong and high quality concrete.

The portable cement mixer eliminates the need for manual concrete mixing. However, although the process of concrete mixing is simple with the portable concrete mixer, few things need to be considered to create a strong and high quality end product.

1. Once you have selected the portable cement mixer for the job, place the mixer on level ground near the place where the concrete is needed. The wheels of the portable cement mixer need to be locked for increased stability on the ground. Be sure that you have all the necessary ingredients right next to the cement mixer.
2. If you are using the portable concrete mixer for the first time, read the instructions or ask for assistance from an experienced individual who knows exactly how to use the portable concrete mixer and the right proportion of the concrete ingredients.
3. Keep the bags of cement off the ground to protect them from water and ground moisture. If the cement bag is damaged, the quality of the concrete will be lower since concrete will not be strong enough. Tip the drum of the portable concrete mixer to a 45 degree angle position.
4. Start pouring the cement into the drum carefully and slowly add all the necessary ingredients like sand, gravel and water. The right amount of every ingredient is essential for high quality end product.
5. Once all ingredients are poured into the drum, turn on the portable cement mixer to start the mixing process. For electricity powered mixers, you will need appropriate power outlets. For gasoline powered mixers, you will need to ensure that the tank of the mixer is full and the cap is tightly closed.
6. Turn off the portable concrete mixer once the ingredients are fully mixed and a homogenous mixture is created. If the right ingredient proportions are used, the final product should be a strong and high quality concrete ready for use.
7. In the end, clean the mixer once the concrete is poured on the ground or into wheelbarrow using the high pressure washer or garden hose.