Is Chemical Cement Mixer Drum Cleaner All You Need?
A chemically based cement mixer drum cleaner might seem like the easy fix for maintaining your redi mix truck drums and central mixers. But, is it enough to keep concrete buildup at bay? In short, the answer is no. While such products can do a great job helping to delay the onset of caked-on concrete, buildup will eventually make itself known. At General Chipping, we [...]
What Tools Does General Chipping Use to Clean My Drum Mixer?
Concrete chipping might seem like simple work. And, at its core, it is. The process requires our team members to enter your drum mixer and remove dried material that has formed along its walls. How do we do this? Handheld jackhammers — and, of course, proper protective wear — are our tools of choice. Still, while the process and equipment might be straightforward enough, there’s [...]
Why Are Dried Lumps Appearing in My Poured Concrete?
A smooth blend is key to clean, professional-looking poured concrete jobs. When dried lumps resembling stones enter the mix, it can spell trouble not only for your crew, but for your customer relationships, too. Luckily, this problem is an easy one to solve. The dried concrete appearing during your pours likely indicates a drum that needs cleaning. At General Chipping, we encourage our clients to [...]