Dry bedding - Is it wise or worth wetting with hose

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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KevB
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Post: # 17754Post KevB

having virtually completed laying patio flags, ive noticed that the bedding mix that i have used over the last day or so when the weather has been much warmer, is not going off like the mix that was used on the days before, and at the edges is much more powdery.

Is there any benefit in giving the flags some moisture with a fine spray from a hose which might encourage the mix to go off. or should i be more patient and allow it to do its business in time.

The mix was 10:1.

Ta

KevB

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Post: # 17764Post lutonlagerlout

yes kev mist it m8
when mortar dries out before it goes off it loses its strength,
give it a good misting everytime it looks dry,it should go off overnight
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KevB
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Post: # 17767Post KevB

Thanks LLL

gave it a good misting, one way to check the level at least !

KevB

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