We live on a farm and are working on a lot of projects where it would be helpful if we had a cement mixer (building a chicken coop, plastering the root cellar, etc., etc.).
What should one consider when buying a cement mixer? Are there differences that make some better than others? Does it matter much if we buy a brand new one from, for example, Jula or find one on Blocket? Is there a particular type/model/brand that works better for someone new to cement mixing and why?
Grateful for input!
What should one consider when buying a cement mixer? Are there differences that make some better than others? Does it matter much if we buy a brand new one from, for example, Jula or find one on Blocket? Is there a particular type/model/brand that works better for someone new to cement mixing and why?
Grateful for input!
Julas works well for the money as mentioned. -But- If you find a used one on blocket of model "Atika rapid" or "Atika profi", buy it! If it is not broken or out of stock, you have a much better machine for a cheaper price. These models have a stepless mixing angle, high-quality components, and spare parts are available.
I have a cheaper attika that cost around 3' when I bought it at K-rauta.
Since then, it has mixed at least 10-15 m3 for me and more for my acquaintances.
It's probably one of the best construction investments I've ever made.
The only things I value higher right off the bat are the miter saw and the drill.
Since then, it has mixed at least 10-15 m3 for me and more for my acquaintances.
It's probably one of the best construction investments I've ever made.
The only things I value higher right off the bat are the miter saw and the drill.
I have a Julablandare, their largest. A Polish brand, can't remember which. It's worked well, except the protective plastic over the switch came off pretty soon, so it's no longer splash-proof.
You need to make sure to go over nuts and bolts occasionally. I haven't lubricated it either. I think you should avoid grease in environments with stone dust.
...it's called a concrete mixer, or in this case a free-fall mixer - in layman's terms, a cement mixer. You should mix concrete from sand, gravel, and maybe stone. The glue that binds it all together is cement.
A tip to keep the mixer clean is that after finishing work, let a few shovels full of gravel or macadam run with a few buckets of water. Pour out the water and refill a few times until the water you pour out is almost clear.
If you're going to mix a lot, clean the mixer from time to time.
You need to make sure to go over nuts and bolts occasionally. I haven't lubricated it either. I think you should avoid grease in environments with stone dust.
...it's called a concrete mixer, or in this case a free-fall mixer - in layman's terms, a cement mixer. You should mix concrete from sand, gravel, and maybe stone. The glue that binds it all together is cement.
A tip to keep the mixer clean is that after finishing work, let a few shovels full of gravel or macadam run with a few buckets of water. Pour out the water and refill a few times until the water you pour out is almost clear.
If you're going to mix a lot, clean the mixer from time to time.
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If you're going to mix slightly larger quantities, make sure it has a motor with some strength. I had to replace a small weak one bought at Jula with a larger, stronger one from Hornbach.
On the small one, the overheating protection activated after ~25-30 bags. The one from Hornbach has been running like clockwork.
On the small one, the overheating protection activated after ~25-30 bags. The one from Hornbach has been running like clockwork.
I have been using a blender from Jula for several years now, and it seems to work excellently. However, I would wish for a bigger blender if I were shopping today. I would probably buy the largest one that Hornbach has in their assortment if I were shopping now.