Blast rock agg and 3 inch line Im being told by some that concrete in Saskatchewan will not pump through 3 inch line  The same people are saying that 3 1/2  or 4 inch line is what I need  That stuff is evil way to heavy like 3 inch isnt heavy enuff   I think they are trying to scare me off  Im going to do some research through the ready mix but I know like most ready mixes they will say oh ya no problem 3 inch should be good  I gota purchase some soon and sure dont want to go bigger than 3 Any advice Please

I pumped in Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Regina.  Swift Current has the coarsest and sharpest aggregate by far.  I used 3" with no major problems.  Contractors generally order concrete by strength, rather than a mix design,  except if it is an exposed aggregate pour.  Our aggregates are Alluvial (river rock) or Glacial.  The Southwest (Swift Current) is Glacial and the natural rock is very hard, rounded granite and when crushed creates lots of sharp edges (fracture).  Regina and Saskatoon concretes are less rocky.  Don't buy cheap hose.  12 1/2 foot lengths so you can handle them, and clean them out easier when the inevitable plugs do occur.

So 12 foot lengths would be what you would recomend  Thats good to know cause Im used to seeing twenties or maybe even 25 footers and ya they are tuff to shake out I really appreciate the advice as the days grow closer I keep gettin more and more nervous gotta get that first one over with  Im very familiar with placing and finishing so I have the utmost respect for concrete Thanks again Trevor

I have 25 footer for 3" hose.  Pain in the butt.  But their nice because its less clamps and less sleds.  And when you have 10-15 guys, shaking them out is no big deal.  A 10' tip hose with a loop on the end would be nice.  That way they can use a baling hook type thing I make up to move the hose around easier.  

25'-3" rubber hoses came with my pump when I bought it used. I sure wish they were 12' because the 25s are a hassle. I have a lot of 10'x3" pipe and trying to use as much as possible. They much easier to lift and store. In addition much "slicker" for mud to go though. We pump 3/4" 4000psimix 90% of the time. I am a concrete contractor as well. T

i have 25 foot 3" hoses and im over 50 i use a 3" blow out cap blow it out slow so much easier.

Putzman I'm 55 wtf they are still heavy 9(lol).Mine is on a trailer pump. I have the proper ball catchers. Are you getting your a from a separate comp?T

There's a lot of factors for the crete in Saskatchewan. Some of the plants here in Regina have a great mix for pumping through line but another plant could have mix that is tough to push through even 20ft of line. Everything to time of day, to the guy that actually ran the controls for the batch plant and even the pit that the rock was taken from. The worst mix I have pumped has been from one company in the Esterhazy/Rocanville areas. Crushed and very jagged rock, inconsistent aggregate size and a grout that is almost impossible to pump with at time.