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c/diy-and-renocasey268casey2684d agoOG Member

Question about mixing concrete for small footings

I built a 6x8 shed pad last weekend and used a cheap Harbor Freight mixer I got for $80, but every batch came out crumbly no matter how much water I added. Turned out the concrete mix I grabbed had a 2022 date on it and was probably old and bad. Has anyone else had issues with concrete that sat on the shelf too long?
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abbyhall
abbyhall4d ago
Doubt the concrete was actually bad, probably just a mixing issue.
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the_ben
the_ben4d ago
Poor mix ratios seem to be the culprit in half these jobs these days. Always rough for the crew who has to live with the consequences though.
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troyc17
troyc174d ago
Four gallons per bag accurate on that job @the_ben?
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