whose got pic's who runs one i was kinda thinking it might be fun to run one yeah i said fun

been there I have some pics but dont really have time to download today, they are fun until you have to clean it after pouring concrete,sand, rocks, mulch,limestone, no problem,and concrete isnt bad as long as r/mix is consistent but the cleaning if you like your equipment clean is a pain,about 3-4 hours worth after pouring concrete

belts are a blast to  run till you get piss wettttt mud and a r-mix driver who is used to pumps and over  fills your feeder.  Every thing about a belt can be messy, but you dont' have  to worry about   stiff mud /calcium chloride /  old mud. If they could  have a 180 degree last  section  i would rather run one than a pump.  I'll try to get some pic's  we've got some job's coming up next week.

I started running 105's around 1990 when they were few and far between.

It can be messy, but it isn't an issue once you get used to it. Hopper gates will go a long way toward stopping drivers from messing up the feeder, and transfer & tremie plugs are almost always operator error.

Here's a slide show of some pics I've collected.

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I forgot posting links is done differently on this site. This should work better.

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/Kanutin/105/?action=view&current=SSSlideshow.flv

do you use it more for concrete or rock how long does it take to move

do they plug how long can you wait for concrete

More concrete than stone, but lot's of both.

The transfer is where the material goes from the feeder belt to the main belt, and the (I'm sure you knew this one) the tremie is the cone the hose attaches to. Both of these areas can plug.

There are three causes for plug ups that are most common.

1. Not using a hopper grate or something getting by the grate.

2. Improper belt speed adjustment. Slump is often a factor in this case too. The wrong belt speeds can also cause either belt to overflow, although it is more common for the feeder to overflow than the main due to angle.

3. Wrong tremie size for slump. There is an 8" and a 12" tremie. Some guy's use the 12" quite a bit. I only use the 12" for high output low slump (4-5" and under) jobs.

Operating with the boom on a steep upward angle can cause problems as well, but those problems like the rest can usually be overcome with the proper adjustments.

There are many factors that can cause messes, but as an operator acquires experience the messes become rare rather than the norm.

By "wait for concrete" I assume you mean between trucks.

As long as it takes. I've waited over an hour many times. If I know it's going to be quite awhile, I'll rinse my hopper, (with the belts running to clean them as well) make sure my scrapers are clean, and wait. Well... usually there's something that can be done, grease, inspect rollers, etc..

Here a few links to some short videos.

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/Kanutin/?action=view&current=DSCN0593.flv

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/Kanutin/?action=view&current=DSCN0405.flv

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/Kanutin/105/?action=view&current=DSCN0610.flv

This one shows the setup of an old Rotec 105. It will also give you some idea how long it takes to move. Actually most moves are faster than this because the hopper can usually bo left in place, and depending on the situation, the feeder can often be towed rather picked up. All of my experience is on 105's the newer TB's are a little different.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKpMZddQ6c

I pour 600 to 700 yards a day for Windmill bases in the Columbia River Gorge. The mix is so harsh there is no way a pump could do it as quick. Once I get some pics I will post them, or have Raymond do it for me.

hey lost duner how long you been on that job? its in the dallas right. i think that was the job keith asked me if i wanted to do. this was back in dec of 06 not sure if its the same one. bet you made alot of money out there.

Yeah, I started in may April of 07. This is my fourth Windmill farm. I have poured in WA and OR. I am now in OR outside of The Dalles in Wasco. It pays the bills, but the winter is hell up here. The way the economy is now I am just glad to be working.

Rick,

P.E.R.  in Rocky Mount, VA has one.  They keep it busy.  Give me a call and I can give you the contact info if you want.