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Plate Compactor
Guys,
I'm thinking about doing my own driveway this month and have laid down about 2 inch of type 1. I need to compact it and was thinking of hiring a plate compactor at about £45 per week. However, just been along to my B&Q and they have a Hulk plate compactor for £160.00. I was thinking I might buy it instead of hiring as I've got a few more jobs lined up that I will need a plate compactor for. I don't have a clue if this sounds any good: Compaction Force 10 kN Spark Plug NGK BPR8ES Engine type 4 Stroke OHV Single Cylinder Speed 3800 min Engine Power 2.4 hp Plate working area Length 400 mm Width 320 mm Vibration 48 m/s2 Usage time 20 min Sound Power Level (LWA) 101 dB(A) Fuel type Unleaded (86 octane or higher) Fuel capacity 2 litres Maximum dimensions in operation Height - 1020 mm Width - 320 mm Length - 1290 mm Does anyone know if this looks any good for the use I am wanting it for? Also, what is usage time all about. It said it was rated at 20 minutes. What does this mean; 20 min before filling the tank again or 20 mins then give the plate a rest? Any guidance on this would be much appreciated. Cheers, John. |
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"Incubus" wrote in message:
I'm thinking about doing my own driveway this month and have laid down about 2 inch of type 1. I need to compact it and was thinking of hiring a plate compactor at about £45 per week. However, just been along to my B&Q and they have a Hulk plate compactor for £160.00. I was thinking I might buy it instead of hiring as I've got a few more jobs lined up that I will need a plate compactor for. I don't have a clue if this sounds any good: Here's some guidance: http://www.pavingexpert.com/blocks2.htm |
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I don't have a clue if this sounds any good: I don't know either.. I "thought" I spoke English but I guess I was wrong R |
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On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:07:11 GMT, Incubus wrote:
-snip- However, just been along to my B&Q and they have a Hulk plate compactor for £160.00. I was thinking I might buy it instead of hiring as I've got a few more jobs lined up that I will need a plate compactor for. -snip- Usage time 20 min -snip- Does anyone know if this looks any good for the use I am wanting it for? Also, what is usage time all about. It said it was rated at 20 minutes. What does this mean; 20 min before filling the tank again or 20 mins then give the plate a rest? It looks to me like "Usage Time" is how long the operator can go before risking physical damage. The question is whether that is 20 minutes a day or 20 minutes an hour. http://www.hewden.co.uk/pdf/healthsa..._vibration.pdf Jim |
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Thanks guys,
That paving expert website was really useful. Looks like I won't be buying that plate compactor - It says for a type 4 drive I need at least 60Kn of force but the B&Q beasty only provides 10Kn. Guess there was a reason for it being cheap then! Cheers, John. Incubus wrote: Guys, I'm thinking about doing my own driveway this month and have laid down about 2 inch of type 1. I need to compact it and was thinking of hiring a plate compactor at about £45 per week. However, just been along to my B&Q and they have a Hulk plate compactor for £160.00. I was thinking I might buy it instead of hiring as I've got a few more jobs lined up that I will need a plate compactor for. I don't have a clue if this sounds any good: Compaction Force 10 kN Spark Plug NGK BPR8ES Engine type 4 Stroke OHV Single Cylinder Speed 3800 min Engine Power 2.4 hp Plate working area Length 400 mm Width 320 mm Vibration 48 m/s2 Usage time 20 min Sound Power Level (LWA) 101 dB(A) Fuel type Unleaded (86 octane or higher) Fuel capacity 2 litres Maximum dimensions in operation Height - 1020 mm Width - 320 mm Length - 1290 mm Does anyone know if this looks any good for the use I am wanting it for? Also, what is usage time all about. It said it was rated at 20 minutes. What does this mean; 20 min before filling the tank again or 20 mins then give the plate a rest? Any guidance on this would be much appreciated. Cheers, John. |
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