Mixing hempcrete - The Hempcrete Topic: Designing and Building with Hemp-lime - page 325

in discussing the mixing method on page 199 we are going to use an 'Example Mix' -
a made-up product using our very own, purely imaginary 'HLC (Hemp-LimeConstruct)
Binder' and our own specified proportions of hemp and water.
We cannot stress enough that you should not use our Example Mix in your real building.
If you do, it will not work, because our HLC Binder does not exist ! In the real world you
must follow the exact proportions specified by the manufacturer of the binder you are us-
ing.
Mixing in a pan mixer
Hempcrete is usually mixed in a large (800-litre capacity) forced-action pan mixer. These
are available to hire (see Resources ) , or you can often buy a second-hand one from a farmer
(try Farmers Trader or Agricultural Trader magazines).
A pan mixer on a telehandler is convenient, as it can be used at different
heights.