The Convenience Of Portable Electric Cement Mixers
A portable electric cement mixer can be very helpful when you are tackling small do-it-yourself jobs around the home. One thing for sure, using a machine to mix concrete will definitely help save you from the agony of potential backaches.
One popular small cement mixer is the 250 watt Northern Industrial model #PCM185, which sells for about $195 plus shipping. This easy-to-clean poly drum concrete mixer has a 2 cubic feet capacity and a .88 cubic feet mixing capacity. It is set up like a wheelbarrow so you can mix and dump directly into your forms. Just be careful not to overload it to prevent tipping over.
For about the same price, you can find generic mixers that give you up to 5 cubic feet capacity. Just be careful who you buy from and make sure you have proof of past performance in case something goes wrong. For example, sometimes the generic products have limited instructions regarding the assembly of the cement mixer parts.
Kushlan also has a great little mixer with their model #350WSB-125350. This electric portable concrete mixer has steel blades, flat free tires and comes with a 1/2 hp single phase motor which operates on 115 volt power. The sturdy polyethylene drum turns at 31 rpm and has 3 metal mixing blades and holds two 80 pound bags of pre-mix concrete.
It has a tough steel frame and comes fully assembled, so all you have to do is attach the retractable steel handles and grips. This thing is rugged and weighs about 120 pounds, so at about $390 with free shipping you should definitely look into it.
Another excellent concrete cement mixer is the Imer Minuteman II 5 cubic feet portable. A bit pricey at $589 plus shipping, nevertheless it has a fully enclosed 1/2 horsepower 110 volt motor coupled to a direct drive gearbox. The drum and paddle design is computer assisted and strong enough for any blending of mortar, stucco, grout or concrete. It can mix 275 pounds of any these materials with ease. The direct drive gearbox features steel gears in an oil bath and a case hardened drive shaft.
This baby is plenty powerful yet can be easily knocked down in one minute flat. Be careful with regard to your shipping instructions because some vendors charge extra if the Imer mixer is being sent to your residence.
In the $650 to $850 range with typically free shipping you can step up to the highly endorsed Mix-N-Go selection of concrete mixers manufactured by MultiQuip. They have four models two of which are powered by 3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton gasoline engines and two with 1 HP 115V single-phase electric motors. Exceptionally strong frames and sturdy steel or polyethylene drums make them ideal for small footings and bases, binding block and concrete patching. Plus, you can select either gasoline engines or electric motors.
One interesting feature of these versatile mixers is you can use them like wheelbarrows to transport concrete, debris and other material around your job site. And, when the job is done, you can pack it away in the trunk of your car.
There are literally dozens of different models and sizes of portable electric cement mixers. Some, of course, are made in China with limited historical data. Spend some time at both Amazon and Google Products and you will discover some excellent sales. Then, head on over to the manufacturers web site to study the various features.
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Jack
Posted 636 days ago
Be careful when you add water during the mixing cycle because it can get pretty messy if you aren't careful. Also, don't let the cement sit too long in the mixer when you finish the mixture.
Frank
Posted 637 days ago
These things sure do help, but like any piece of electrical equipment make sure you know what the heck you're doing before you get too far into your project. Most small jobs can be done by yourself, but if you have a friend to give you a hand take advantage of their help.
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