Quick set cement/concrete

[alisonol]

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?

[Stevenp]

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

[dazzler]

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.