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Spry333 (PA)
HI i want to put a sump pump in my basement and was wondering what the best way to cut through the floor was. I believe its 6" poured concrete. Not sure if it has rebar etc in it. Ive got a jackhammer, exothermic torch, and a 14" gas demo saw (which i dont think will work but just in case). thanks
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bernabeu (SC)
mark a circle the diameter of the sump
drill the perimeter with 1/2 carbide hammer bit
THEN
have at it with the jack hammer
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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NoHub (MA)
I have always used a Concrete Cutting and Coring company. Done fast and they break up hall away the old concrete.
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bsipps (PA)
Concrete saw with attachment for hose and cut a square about 4” larger than the crock diameter install crock top level with or just under the height of the slab
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