Definitely any way you can make pulp is an "appropriate mixer". The difference is in the amount of hassle you have to go through and the wear and tear on your body, and speed of course.
If you mix with a plaster blade in a five gallon bucket you are going to get a good workout. A concrete mixer takes a while to break paper down to pulp. Spray washers are appropriate for smaller loads and will often get you a face full of papercrete. A larger tow mixer can whip out fifteen cubic feet of product in less than half an hour, leaving you with almost a ton of papercrete to deal with. Since one normally has to drive several miles with a tow mixer I wonder how far you would have to drive with a sealed bucket in your trunk to make pulp.
spaceman All opinions expressed or implied are subject to change without notice upon receipt of new information.On 7/5/2011 4:51 PM, Jack Coats wrote:
Wayne, I agree. Anything that will allow soaking and agitating is an 'appropriate mixer'. The only 'standard mixer' seems to be a large tank and does seem appropriate for many people that want to make fairly large quantities of papercrete. IMHO, using what you have or building what you need no matter the size is the true 'appropriate mixer'. Noting against anyone that wants to make any kind of 'appropriate mixer'. To me using the right tool for the right job is good. But if I am going to do something other than 'the standard job', a different tool may be better for me at the time. Take care...<> ... Jack
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