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Cement for lamp

  • 24-11-2012 1:32pm
    #1
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi Folks

    I need to pour a little cement to hold up a lamp. its not heavy and is only 6 ft but i dont want it coming down.

    I have never poured cement into a frosted ground. Is there an additive for making it go off or will it be fine.

    What setting time would i need to give.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    con1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭con1982


    The exact base detail required depends on the ground conditions and the actions that the base needs to resist (eg overturning, etc)

    Try googling the manufacturer of the lamp (light column). Normally there is guidance given on the minimum base size and depth.

    You need to be careful when working with concrete in cold weather
    http://www.cemex.ie/pdf/Using_concrete_in_cold_weather.pdf


  • #3
    harry21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭harry21


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    Hi Folks

    I need to pour a little cement to hold up a lamp. its not heavy and is only 6 ft but i dont want it coming down.

    I have never poured cement into a frosted ground. Is there an additive for making it go off or will it be fine.

    What setting time would i need to give.

    Thanks

    Ah Joey.... a pro like yourself calling it 'cement'. Your slipping up!


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