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Don't know about that deal but I do have that pump,works but about 2 gal/minute./Better than lifting a full 5 gallon can.

I might consider a deal like that if it were through a reputable retailer that accepts returns. That way you could send it back if it...

Now, im not lumping all neighbors as friends and family; some are, some are just neighbors. Had a guy stop me, while mowing, and ask me...

I used to estimate that 1/3 of my intake was income. The other 66% went to insurance, taxes, and other expenses.

That's gotta be a scam for that price. I bought one of those yellow VP Racing 5.5g cans off the amazon machine a month ago for $35 and...

I agree the quality of those jugs is likely poor. I did buy one of those battery pumps and it's OK for some situations, but I don't use...

So, the way I've had it explained, its better to pay yourself, say $25/hr and make $25/profit; then $50 pay, as if you ever sell the...

In theory, you should be paying yourself an operators pay, and then "profit" above your hourly pay.

Sub grade also makes a difference. A sandy, or silty clay sub grade with a higher water table will require a thicker pavement section...

With all this; I tend to help Way Way more than ask for help. I Hate calling favors, and I really Hate owing favors

Biggest thing with friends and or family; there Has to be an understanding of everyone's expectations. I pay you market rate; you better...

So, I have Often seen 3000# mix break at 28 days at 3,800-4300. They absolutely include a safety factor. We also had an incident once...

So, tractor or not, can be just my skills/abilities/tools. Friend needs help, I help for free; on there own property/projects/tasks. As...

So, I think some of the disagreement is philosophical vs practical. You can be dead set against it, hate everything about it, be 100%...

Not to go too far down the concrete rabbit hole, But; Many people who pour concrete dont actually understand/care how it actually works...