How to Set a Fence Post in Concrete | Dig a Post Hole with Pressure Washer

Описание: Knowing how to install a fence post is pivotal to a strong fence. Fence post installation is not complicated. But it typically does require some heavy lifting.
What if digging the post hole was easier? You can DIY this job with some simple tools!. We used a Troy Bilt pressure washer with a Turbo nozzle to dig the hole fast and easily!In a big word - hydroexcavating!

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The pressure washer was rated at 2800 PSI which has enough power to get through the ground by simple water pressure. The holes typically took about 2 minutes or less to actually dig. Then we simply used a wet vac to remove the water and in the case of the 1st hole we showed, we had to cut some roots with a sawzall.
Then the post is put in place and poured in the rapid set concrete. After adding the water, we double checked the plumb of the post and we were good to go!

While we use an auger and manual post hole digger in a previous video, it really can be done in a different, even more effective way with a pressure washer.

In our previous video (    • How to Set a Fence Post in Concrete  ) we installed a treated wood fence post in the traditional way. This DIY fence post installation saves an enormous amount of money compared to hiring the job out.
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First we had to dig the fence post holes. To do that we used a one-man post hole auger.
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We were setting fence posts in concrete. This is a typical way to install a fence but not the only way. The fence post cement we used was Quikrete post cement. It sets up in 20-40 minutes and is strong enough for fence installation after curing for 4 hours.
To begin, we strung a line from one corner fence post or stake to another corner fence post or stake. That provided a straight measuring line with which to align all the middle fence posts. Our fence post spacing was typically 8 feet from post to post. The fence post hole depth was 30 inches of more with 4-6 inches of gravel at the bottom of the holes.
How much concrete per fence post varied from hole to hole. It averaged 1-2 50 pound bags.
To measure how much concrete for a post hole, you need use the width and the depth of the hole less the volume of the actual post. Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder.
That is about it! You should have a good idea how to put in a fence post. So go do it!
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