A common issue with
concrete pumps is that they tend to get blocked after use.
This is why it is important to clean the pipelines so blockages won’t be an issue the next time you use them.
Cleaning the mini concrete pump is vital if you want to keep it working optimally.
Regular cleaning helps to increase the rate of pump pulsating. It also prevents blockage in the pipes/ lines and reduces premature wear of the pump.
First, you bring the hopper down low. Then you fill it with water and start the pump again.
The water pushes out any concrete that’s left in the hose.
If you don’t use water, you’ll end up pumping only air through and the hose won’t end up clean.
After pumping water through, and making sure the hose is concrete free, remove the hopper from the hoses.
It can take up to 6 buckets of water before the hose is completely free of concrete.
Wash the hopper, and place the concrete pump’s cleaning sponge ball (photo below) soaked with water in the reducer.
Add water to the hopper until it’s full and can push the cleaning sponge down the pump and through all the hoses.
Your cleaning sponge should be one size bigger than the hose so it can do a thorough job cleaning.
Once the ball is out of the system, wipe down the ends of the last hose used and disconnect from the system.
Keep in a proper storage area when you’re done.
Make sure to grease the
pump after every job, and empty the water box regularly. Check for any loose connecting rods and pistons and tighten them.