QuikRete Pre-Mixed "Concrete" Question

[Robert11]

Hello,

Have a wooden mailbox post that has loosened up quite a bit in the hole. Probably about 1/2 to 1 inch gap around the 4 sides.

If I get the Pre-mixed Quikrete, can I "just" pour the pre-mixed power into the hole, and add water from a watering can to it from the ground level ?

Or, do I have to really mix the water and power into the typical paste before pouring it into the hole ?

Thanks, Bob

[Ed Pawlowski]

There is a mix specifically for pouring into a hole and adding water. The regular stuff must be pre-mixed. You may want to make the hole bigger and fill it though, for best anchorage.

[Bob F]

I been told that you can just dump the mix in the hole. It'll pick up enough moisture from the environment to cure. FWIW

[bob haller]

wood post likely rotting causing the looseness..........

there is footing concrete pour in dry mix add water.

specially made for such purposes.

i dont use concrete for poles, it sounds secure but makes impossible top straighten or remove a pole lamp or mailbox. i have had to do all

3:(

dig hole insert post of your choice secure post so it remains straight, add dirt and water. unless your soil is all sand it should be very secure.

i would check post its probably rotted bad and about to fall apart

[Bob F]

Or set post in hole on gravel and add crushed gravel around it. Better drainage helps post last.

[Robert Neville]

Yep. That's a common technique for fence posts as well.