cutting a concrete basement floor

10-23-2005, 06:34 AM	#1
Rembrandt cutting a hole for a sump   Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bristol, rhode island Posts: 2	cutting a concrete basement floor Hello. I just joined this forum. I must cut a 2' hole in my basement floor to install a submersible sump pump.What is the most effective way to do this? All replies would be appreciated.

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10-23-2005, 01:58 PM	#2
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,010	cutting a concrete basement floor Use a circular saw with a masonary blade to cut through the concrete, then a sledge hammer to break it up, the hole diggers to get the dirt out. Hope this is a suare hole and not round. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"