How to Clean a Cement Mixer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the drum from the mixer.

   This is usually done by turning the drum in the opposite direction to that of its normal rotation.
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   Step 2: Place the drum on its side and put some firewood and paper into the drum and set alight.

   The drum needs to be on it’s side so it can draw in air.
   
   If the drum is upright, it will not and the fire will go out. , You can use a little coal to increase the heat and keep the fire in.
   
   After approximately 1 hour the drum will be EXTREMELY HOT. (take care when handling!) , (Do not wet the inside of the drum) ,, (Remember to grease the spigot) , This will take a little while depending upon how badly the drum was coated with old cement. ,,, You can tilt the drum a little so that the rubble scrapes the upper edges of the drum. ,,
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   Step 3: Once lit

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   Step 4: keep burning for approximately 1 hour.

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   Step 5: Cool the outside of the mixer drum with cold water.

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   Step 6: Empty the drum of burnt coal & or ash.

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   Step 7: Replace cooled drum back on the mixer.

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   Step 8: Use a claw hammer or small chisel to chip away the old cement.

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   Step 9: Avoid banging the outside of the drum

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    Step 10: as this could dent and damage it.

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    Step 11: When the worst of the cement has been loosened

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    Step 12: tip it out into a wheelbarrow.

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    Step 13: Pour some water in the drum along with some old bricks or rubble and leave turning for about 30 minutes.

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    Step 14: Empty the drum of rubble and water.

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    Step 15: You should now have a clean cement mixer ready for work again.

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