Little advice on holes?

[Raul-02]

why now & not when

Why now and not when?
Hmmm
It drys out when I get a good run of no rain.

 

[Rockbadchild]

I didn't say that. I do not own a driver. Wish I did. Stopping the rotation ( after adding fry dirt) was how I lcleared the other hole, this one however seems to be in an underground river (sarcasm) It fills too fast for that trick.

I mean if you sharpen your post (if its a wood post) and sink it in with weight will it go in ?

 

[hosspuller]

Concrete sets under water (gains max strength too) My concern about dry concrete is separation as it drifts down. I would mix the concrete with minimum water then pour it into the hole, displacing the water. You'll have to brace the post while it sets.

 

[bcp]

What is the purpose of these posts? Gate? Corner? Line? Roof support?

Could you use T-posts? Braced T-posts?

Bruce

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Concrete sets under water (gains max strength too) My concern about dry concrete is separation as it drifts down. I would mix the concrete with minimum water then pour it into the hole, displacing the water. You'll have to brace the post while it sets.

I mix my dry concrete with the water in the post hole. Been doing that for 50 years.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Ever notice how you get stuck on the beach but can drive next to the water? Pour sand around the posts. You can pull wire from them shortly thereafter. I mean a few minutes later.

 

[hosspuller]

I mix my dry concrete with the water in the post hole. Been doing that for 50 years.

You have holes filled with water as the OP does for 50 years ?

Edit... OP : google "Tremie Pipe" Used to prevent cement separation from the concrete

 

[Raul-02]

I mean if you sharpen your post

I have read, (never tested it myself) that removing stock form a PT post will expose untreated wood and cause it to rot.

 

[Rockbadchild]

I have read, (never tested it myself) that removing stock form a PT post will expose untreated wood and cause it to rot.

true it would, but wood post rot at the soil contact you need air to decay organic matter so in the soil you will be fine, you can buy wood treatment to re paint it but its not pressurize so its not as good...

 

[jaxs]

I have read, (never tested it myself) that removing stock form a PT post will expose untreated wood and cause it to rot.

true it would, but wood post rot at the soil contact you need air to decay organic matter so in the soil you will be fine, you can buy wood treatment to re paint it but its not pressurize so its not as good...

Treated posts today aren't like they once were.
Stand posts in wood treatment for long as possible then transfer to empty bucket to drain off excess liquid for 15 minutes.