What size whacker plate?

[john37]

We need to compact crushed brick for our 60 m2 patio sub-base (100 mm deep) and also for a 200 m2 ground floor house sub-base which I guess should be 150 mm deep(?) Would the Evolution Hulk 2.4hp Petrol Powered Compaction Plate be good enough to do the job? It has a claimed 10kN compacting force. It's on sale for £250.

This is cheaper than the cost of multiple hires of say a roller or a Belle PCXL 320 whacker from our local tool hire. As a registered charity we have some volunteer labour so making multiple compaction passes would be fine if it will work.

Any advice please?

[digerjones]

where are you? you can borrow my wacker or roller if your near. the wacker your on about should do the job, but i am no expert.

[john37]

Hey Dylan, amazing offer We're in London NW11 is that possible?

We're not ready for it yet, got to get two steel box frames in and drainage for patio and house, and take out 4 fireplaces - and get the bricks crushed...

[lutonlagerlout]

i fear dylan is too far away john and the pikeys relieved me of mine
the main thing with a wacker is weight and compaction
it needs to be minimum 65 KG and preferably over 85kg
the big diesel ones exert a lot of force
LLL

[local patios and driveway]

I wouldnt be happy with 10kn mine is 16, if you want to pick it up from gatwick area you are welcome to borrow it

[john37]

Hi Dan that's a great offer, thank you. I'll send you a private message if that's ok
John

[digerjones]

like tony says bit far away for you to nip down, i'm in cheshire. dan will sort you out.