I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable? Do you know of any sites where I
can find information regarding these questions? I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found one
that answers these questions.

Steve

On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable? Do you know of any sites where I
can find information regarding these questions? I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found one
that answers these questions.

I don't know squat about the workings. . . But after my
brother-in-law brought his 30A work 'donkey dick' to the house the day
we poured 40' of footing, I became a believer.

I spent $80 on a HF job before I poured any more concrete. although it
doesn't get used as often, it ranks right up there with the compressor
on things I can believe I didn't buy years earlier.

No serviceable parts on that one-- but I've grabbed it once or twice a
year for the past 5-6 years and it works every time.g [and it is
worth *way* more than $10 every time I use it, so I'm ahead of the
game.

One of these days I'll see how it works for 'fiddling' night-crawlers,
even though I don't fish anymore.

Jim

On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:17:41 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:

On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable? Do you know of any sites where I
can find information regarding these questions? I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found one
that answers these questions.


Use concrete vibrator repair in your search.

--Vic

On 2012-04-08, Steve B wrote:
I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable? Do you know of any sites where I
can find information regarding these questions? I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found one
that answers these questions.

Hit yer local tool rental business. They typically rent to
contractors doing one-off jobs and probably have some info. Once I
saw one in action, I understood perfectly. Twenty to thirty seconds
is all it takes for you to know all you need to.

nb

-- vi --the heart of evil!

On Apr 8, 1:27*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. *Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? *Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated? *Are they serviceable? *Do you know of any sites where I
can find information regarding these questions? *I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found one
that answers these questions.

Steve

My experience is with Wyco vibrators

The Wyco vibrator that I used (for 10 years) consisted on a motor, a
shaft assembly and the vibrator head.
My original use was on 14' tall by 24" diameter columns so we got a
shaft extension that gave us a bit more length.

My vibrator is similar to a 992A
http://wycotool.com/index.php/all-products

so to answer your original questions (as related to unit above)

Does the head and shaft come in one piece, or two? motor, shaft,
head

Are there places where one can have longer shafts fabricated? Wacker
sold them as stock parts
Are they serviceable? yes, very

Do you know of any sites where I can find information regarding these
questions?

Wyco is a professional tool (ie $$$$) I don't know about the Makitas,
Dewalts,etc


Take a look at ebay Item number: 180770871685


If this is just for some DIY work, consider renting on
Or buy one on ebay or CL and flip it when you're done.


cheers
Bob

On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated?


I'd say that is a very personal decision that the user should decide
if a longer shaft is needed. I'd think though, that concrete would
chafe and possibly irritate the inner linings. Be sure to lubricate
it well.

On Apr 8, 10:04*pm, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:
I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. *Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? *Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated?

I'd say that is a very personal decision that the user should decide
if a longer shaft is needed. *I'd think though, that concrete would
chafe and possibly irritate the inner linings. *Be sure to lubricate
it well.

dont over vibrate or the aggregate will all move to the bottom leaving
the top area weak. aggregate creates strength

"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
news
On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have
longer
shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable? Do you know of any sites where
I
can find information regarding these questions? I come upon millions of
sites, and they are all full of information, but I haven't really found
one
that answers these questions.

I don't know squat about the workings. . . But after my
brother-in-law brought his 30A work 'donkey dick' to the house the day
we poured 40' of footing, I became a believer.

I spent $80 on a HF job before I poured any more concrete. although it
doesn't get used as often, it ranks right up there with the compressor
on things I can believe I didn't buy years earlier.

No serviceable parts on that one-- but I've grabbed it once or twice a
year for the past 5-6 years and it works every time.g [and it is
worth *way* more than $10 every time I use it, so I'm ahead of the
game.

One of these days I'll see how it works for 'fiddling' night-crawlers,
even though I don't fish anymore.

Jim

I worked as a concrete form setter in my younger years, two of which were
pouring high rises in Houston. A concrete vibrator is one of those things
that you didn't know you needed until you see how damn well they work.

I want this one for underwater use, and I have already discovered that there
will be too many problems from a very long cable, and the inner workings, so
will go with an air actuated vibrator. No moving parts, replacable in five
minutes, and cost around $175 per unit. A cable driven unit would require
its own engine, have a long cable, that cable would be subject to fraying
and breaking, and it would take someone with half a brain to keep the whole
thing operational if it did take a dump and require repairs.

One of the parameters of this venture is to keep everything simple enough
for a teen ager, standard sized everything, simple design and function,
fewest moving parts, and easy replacement in a modular fashion.

I thought of the concrete vibrator, as well as another poster, but on
investigation, it's just too many moving parts, it needs upkeep, needs a
dedicated engine, and if it is dead in the water, so is your gold recovery
operation.

But I still want one for working around the house. I've tried using a
rotohammer on rebar in a form to shake out the bubbles, but nothing works
like a vibrator, and the finished project will attest to that.

Steve

DD_BobK wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the
head and shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where
one can have longer shafts fabricated? Are they serviceable?


My experience is with Wyco vibrators

The Wyco vibrator that I used (for 10 years) consisted on a motor,
a shaft assembly and the vibrator head. My original use was on 14'
tall by 24" diameter columns so we got a shaft extension that
gave us a bit more length.

My vibrator is similar to a 992A
http://wycotool.com/index.php/all-products

I bought a Wyco vibrator about 11 years ago. I don't know if mine is
exactly this model, but it looks identical:

http://wycotool.com/index.php/992a-993

I think I paid $600 at the time. They come with shafts of different
lengths - so if you're going to buy it new then buy the one with the
shaft length you need. As Bobk says - you can remove and install
different shafts (I've never taken mine apart). Mine has either a 6 or
8 foot shaft.

As for vibrating too much to cause segregation, that shouldn't happen if
your mix has the correct proportions (of sand-to-stone) and doesn't have
an excess of water.

The point of having a vibrator is that you can make a more thick mix
(not soupy mix) and the vibrator will do the job of helping it flow
where it needs to go when it's placed.

On 4/8/2012 9:04 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:27:13 -0700, "Steve wrote:

I need some information regarding concrete vibrators. Does the head and
shaft come in one piece, or two? Are there places where one can have longer
shafts fabricated?


I'd say that is a very personal decision that the user should decide
if a longer shaft is needed. I'd think though, that concrete would
chafe and possibly irritate the inner linings. Be sure to lubricate
it well.

Years ago, a young woman told me a joke she said she didn't understand.
It went, "Where to macho women get their vibrators? answer: Black &
Decker." The young gal knew there was a joke in there but didn't get it. ^_^

TDD