41chevy Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 There is a company called Ready-Jet that has a system to remove set concrete from mixer drums using high pressure water on a remote arm. They tout that it will remove any amount of concrete from a drum with no damage to the drum. My choice so I can easily move my B mixer with 4 plus yards of vintage concrete in it is A) chip it out, cut the drum to remove as much as I can, Scrap the drum and look for another when it is moved to Va or the water process. Anybody know anything about it aside from the U Tube video? I'd like a any input before I pay them to come up and give me an estimate. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted December 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2014 LOL!!!!Presto-chango...............no more concrete.............. 4 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That looked like a Mack R or DM....I hope I am wrong. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That looked like a Mack R or DM....I hope I am wrong.your not sadly Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 sounds like a great idea it is hard to imagine that it could be that simple I thought real high pressure water was used to cut steel using computer controlled dodahs as well these days I would have thought if it was enough power to cut concrete the the steel would be stuffed as wellI found it I think u tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPAVOxUAX6Y it looks as if it seems to work ok wonder what the charge would be ????Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That looked like a Mack R or DM....I hope I am wrong.It was talked about back when they did it. Was quite the ordeal for them to pull off, but sadly it was a Mack. It all started with "how to get cured concrete out of a drum". They started with hammers and then someone made a comment about blasting it. They tried a small charge and didn't phase it. Then they thought...."what if we really packed it with LOTS of explosives?" Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 With the thorough description you posted here, along with photos of truck and drum sent to the company, they should be able to give you a 'ballpark' estimate over the phone rather easily. They've done a number of these, right? If they show up for the estimate with the equipment in tow then offer to deduct the cost of the estimate if you buy, kick them off your property. The machinery and process either works or it doesn't, and you pay in full upon completion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That process is used in bridge rehab, to remove concrete without damaging the rebar.FW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That process is used in bridge rehab, to remove concrete without damaging the rebar.FWYet another day I have learnt somethingI would have thought they should be able to give a maximum price as they say between one and two hours in the videoPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 gotta toss in my 2cents worth. watched the video saw 20.000 psi water pressure i still have to wonder what what that system would do with 8.5 yards of 7 bag mix set up and left sitting for a month fully cured in to a solid block dont think it would come out so quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 gotta toss in my 2cents worth. watched the video saw 20.000 psi water pressure i still have to wonder what what that system would do with 8.5 yards of 7 bag mix set up and left sitting for a month fully cured in to a solid block dont think it would come out so quickThey have a rep in NYC from Blasters Incorporated Industrial and Highway Services Division who will come out and estimate my drum. Rough cost of $3000 to $4000 or less guesstamate. We'll see next Monday what and how much. Depending on cost it'll stay a mixer or become something else. The truck was parked with about 1/2 to 2/3 of a load set around the inside screw about 1973 or so. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The truck was parked with about 1/2 to 2/3 of a load set around the inside screw about 1973 or so. When about did Hoffa go missing...?Was the truck used at the Meadowlands? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yo,Jim............ 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I get that a lot. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just a thought. Would it be possible to get some phosphoric acid to seep down between the drum and concrete then bust the concrete out in chunks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Take it in Canada, a compNy do it for 1000$ cdn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Seems like it works, it all depends on cost if it is worth it. Watched some of the other chemical washes also, not sure it would work on the inside and if it did I am sure it would cost more to get the results you would want.Do you know any local producers to see what they do or if they can get a discount? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 When about did Hoffa go missing...?Was the truck used at the Meadowlands?Eastern end of the Long Island Expressway. . . .Jimmy's at exit 70 I went to the Nicolia Concrete plant out here and talked the shop foreman. He gave me the number for the company they use for the plant. I'll hit all the options I can.The acid won't word because of the amount needed and the local HAZMAT requirements for buying it, use and disposal of it. Blasters Inc charges $50 for an estimate for tolls and mileage, applied to job cost if you use them. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Just my .02 cents but, I bet it rides better with a little weight in it, why not leave it and label it as an antique truck with a "vintage" load still inside! 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Just my .02 cents but, I bet it rides better with a little weight in it, why not leave it and label it as an antique truck with a "vintage" load still inside!According to the scales it has 5500 lbs of "vintage collectible" concrete in it. Half above the C/G Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 See now your getting it, 5500# of "vintage" era appropriate concrete should bring the value up! 2 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Direct thievery from Jeff M. on the "General Discussions" forum. Apologies in advance!http://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/11/listing-ferry-makes-it-to-north-haven-after-trucks-on-board-get-knocked-over/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ah but mine is a B model. They have enough sense to stay off the water. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 5500# just over a yard must be a small drum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 maybe rent a jack hammer for a weekend and get some young collage kids needing some beer money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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