Introduction:
Marconite® is the world’s premium electrically conductive material, used as back fill to enhance the effects of earth electrodes.
a) Manufacturer’s recommendations:-
Marconite® aggregate should be mixed in the ratio of 3 parts of Marconite® to 1 part of cement by weight with the addition of 1 liter of water per 5 Kg of total mix i.e.:-
3 bags x 25 = 75 Kgs of Marconite
1 bag x 25 = 25 Kg of Cement 20 liters of water
How to use:
b) Local conditions:-
As tested in CPRI:- Marconite® aggregate should be mixed in the ratio of 2 parts of Marconite® to 1 part of cement by weight with the addition of 0.9 liter of water per 5 Kg of total mix i.e. –
4 bags x 25 = 100 Kgs of Marconite
1 bag x 50 = 50 Kgs of Cement 27 liters of water
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