Here's a picture of a "transition cover" which was developed bye and required on all BBCP pump trucks, from the smallest line pump up to our stationary hi-rise pumps. Unfortunately, I have seen one of these put to the test on more than 1 occasion. One day while pumping a deck on the 35-38th floor (I can't remember...) of a building, I blew the 6 to 5 reducer on a BP 8000. The transition cover deflected all of the slurry directly downward into the Eco-pan, away from the mixer drivers. If you note, the cover is designed to fit loosly around the rear end, enabling it to deflect any slurry, aggregate or debris away from anyone standing close to the pump. These are a real asset to safe pumping...

As requested, here is the info concerning the transition covers developed by Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping...

Chris Perlatti

Seattle Tarp     

18449 Cascade Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 285-2819

www.seattletarp.com

http://www.seattletarp.com/Concretetransitioncovers.asp

Big T

I have to say its been a long time coming. Very good job BB. Every pump should be using them.

THANKS, T ;~)

I don't leave home without 'em.

Hey T,

We use 2-3 of those from the transition to the blow-out block to keep all the pipe wrapped. 

Hi-rise pumps need those flack jackets even more than boom pumps. I wonder why the ACPA doesn't mandate their use?

Bob, I would have to guess the reason why the ACPA doesn't mandate something like this, is reflective in the email correspondence you had with them a few weeks ago...

Ray,

I would hope you are wrong. This cover is a sure fire eye saver!!!

Have a safe weekend. ;~)

I remember when Denver 1st made them manditory,that was a cultural shock.On the flip side I wished there was an actual vidieo of one of those elbows letting go pumping.

I have talked to drivers that were there when the sweep or 6" 90 let go.It was some enlightening chats.

i could use one of those because my 47 goes out to thyseen krupp all the time and gets concrete all over it and thats a good idea but i keep my pump clean

many, I have seen a video of a transition giving out. I know that cadman redi mix from seattle has this on disk. I bet you can call them for a copy, very good video of a blowout with and without a transition cover