1. What type of finishing does the curb require?
Brush or decorative finish.

2. What is the typical material/mix used for concrete curbing with the PUMP-A-CURB?
Any pumpable sand or cement mix.

3. What molds have residential (or commercial) customers typically bought in the past?
See our website for the typical / best-selling residential and commercial molds.

4. How fast can the PUMP-A-CURB operator typically pump the curb without making a lot of mistakes or creating a lot of flaws in the curb?
Beginner should be able to do 8-10 ft/minute. With more experience, you can get up to -even 15 ft/minute.

5. How does the PUMP-A-CURB work over [xxxx] type of terrain? Can I use it right on top of grass or do I have to dig down to bare dirt?
Need to put it on a relatively flat dirt or blacktop surface.

6. What kind of concrete pump(s) can be used with the PUMP-A-CURB?
Any pump that can pump through a 1 ½" or 2" line.

7. How much material will I use to pump a certain amount/length of curb?
See our website or reference materials for each mold.

8. How is the PUMP-A-CURB different from the small curbing machines?
Labor saving - no wheel barrow involved. No shoveling the mix into the pump (use ready-mix or own mixer). There are no wheels or handle adjustments. No driving a machine over the grass.

9. What decorative finishes can you do with the PUMP-A-CURB curbing?
Can use a stamp or roller.

10. Do you sell the clamps/reducers/hose(s) to connect the PUMP-A-CURB to my concrete pump?
Yes

11. How much money can you make per day using the PUMP-A-CURB?
It depends how many jobs, how long, how much you sell each foot for, etc.

12. How long of a hose do you typically use when doing your PUMP-A-CURB jobs?
25' to 100' plus

13. What's the stability or durability of the curb you can pump using PUMP-A-CURB? How long will it last before it erodes or breaks down?
It's a concrete curb. However long concrete typically lasts.

14. Do I need to put any coat or seal on the curb after I pump it?
Yes, typical for concrete. A concrete seal.

15. Are there any discounts for buying more than one…if so, what?
Yes if you buy 2. More than 2 it's the same price as for 2 because we ship 2 in a box.

16. Does the price include shipping & handling?
Yes.

17. What size hose/clamp can I use with the PUMP-A-CURB?
1 ½" or 2"

18. What's the PUMP-A-CURB made out of?
It's made of 11gauge formed hot roll steel, welded construction.

19. What's the price?
$495 ea. For 2, it's $890 (shipped in 1 box)

20. When can I expect my order to be shipped?
4-6 weeks (currently). It will depend on how many you order and which molds you order. 8 most popular/common molds are typically in stock and 1 day plus time for UPS ground shipping. Other "standard" molds are 4-6 weeks delivery.

21. What do I get with the PUMP-A-CURB? Do I get the hose clamp with it?
(No matter what kind/quantity you order) each one comes with the mold, handle, quick-release pin, and set of matched radii/radius finishing tool(s). Hose clamp is not included but available for both grooved ends or raised lip hose ends.

22. What kind of finish does the mold have?
Water-reducible enamel paint.

23. What's with the finishing tools? Do I need these? What do I do with them?
Yes, to finish the start and stop sections of curb manually.

24. Do I have to clean it after each job…if so, how?
Yes. Hose/clean off with water.

25. How does it work? How do I use the PUMP-A-CURB?
Refer to the website's 4 simple steps.

26. I don't have a pump. Oh, you say I can rent a concrete pump and still make money. What concrete pump do you recommend I rent to do it?
Ask your local concrete pumper what pump he can provide that can do the above mix.

27. How often do I need to break the curb for expansion joints?
It's recommended you put in an expansion joint every 5 feet.

28. Can I become a dealer for PUMP-A-CURB?
Yes, if you meet the dealer criteria. We'll give you a dealer application form - provide us your fax # or email.

 

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