On Jul 14, 9:29*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
I bought an old cement mixer. *About 24" in diameter, about 24" deep. *Old,
old, old. *Has new big pulley on the end of shaft, and motor plate. *What
horsepower would you recommend so as to handle a good days work, and not
overload it or kick the 20 amp breaker? *I believe I can do with a one speed
one direction motor. *They are all over the map from $150 to $700.

Steve

Steve-

I was going to give you a SWAG of 1/3 to 1/2 hp
but then I remembered I used to own a Conoga mixer
(a buddy "borrowed" in 1997 and wound up taking it to Texas)

Away, check this out, I think it matches your description pretty well.

http://canogamixers.com/con_mix_113.html

the hp is important but so is the rpm.....you have two general speed
groups, 1725 & 3450.
I don't know for sure but I'd guess 1725.

Yes, one speed, one direction.

I'd suggest a Baldor 1/2hp , new something like $250 to $300.....check
craigslist maybe you can find a used one cheap.

cheers
Bob