"Doug Steckel" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I'm getting some conflicting advice on the best mix to use for setting
fence posts for a 6ft vinyl privacy fence. I've been told that any
Quikrete mix (like the #1101) will set up if poured dry. I've also been
told that the fast setting the fast setting #1004 is far better. Someone
even told me that the non-fast setting will only have half the strength of
the red bag, fast setting mix if poured dry. I'd like to save some money
if possible but don't want to sacrifice strength over the years as this
fence will catch lots of wind over the years.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Doug

Yes, advice follows:
Buy a couple of cases of good beer or mix a few pitchers of margaritas
on the rocks, ten to fifteen pounds of beef ribs and get the grill ready to
light. Then buy a wheelbarrow and the concrete mix, drag the hose to the
worksite (the water hose, that is) and invite your office buddies out to
help you install the fence correctly. Make sure the boom box has extra
batteries, too.
You can't do a half assed job if the fence is going to catch a lot of
wind over the years. So, mix the concrete according to the directions.

Tom