My mortar mixer's belt snapped halfway through a patio job in Phoenix

It happened yesterday morning, right after I loaded the third batch. The old belt just gave out with a loud pop and sent dust everywhere. I had to finish mixing by hand in the 105 degree heat, which set me back almost three hours. Anyone know a good brand for replacement belts that can handle dry mix all day?

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3 Comments

johnson.jason2mo ago

Sounds like the mixer decided it was too hot to work. Classic Phoenix move.

emery_young132mo ago

Was it a new mixer, or has it survived a few summers already?

alexc932mo ago

Ha, yeah that mixer definitely tapped out early. I swear my ice maker must be getting a complex watching me dump bag after bag of ice into the bucket just to keep things going. It's like living in a sauna that also requires you to bake bread.