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  1. #1
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    Default Quick set cement/concrete

    I am putting in some posts for a retaining wall and I have the quickset stuff ready to put in the holes tomorrow.

    The instructions say to mix it with water in a wheel barrow etc.

    What do you do? Put it straight in the hole then add water or follow the instructions?

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    I have done it both ways. If using a barrow make it a little more runny than normal, this stuff really does go off quickly.
    If pouring into the hole dry, dont put it all in at once. Put maybe 1/3 of the bag in, add water and mix with a stick or whatever is handy, add 1/3 more powder then water and mix etc until done.
    Hope this helps Cheers Steven
    The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.

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    Add water to hole, poor rapid set in. My understanding is that the water ratio is not important with rapid quick set because its a faster chemical reaction than normal. Never had a prob with this method.

    Rapid Set says not to do it in a barrow.


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