[Cob] Lime slaking

[robert at edgewaterNW.com]

I just started slaking my lime and have some questions for the list. My 
first mix was 100 gallons water to 200 pounds quicklime. This resulted 
in a very vigorous mix but when I attempted to screen it through a 
window screen I had a lot of stuff that would not go through  and it 
was quite difficult to screen. I am storing the mixture in steel 55 
gallon drums- any issues there?

Does anyone know the proper proportion of quicklime to water for lime 
putty?
what should the consistency be when it is the proper ratio?
What size sieve or screen is used after slaking?
Can water be added to the mix after slaking but before screening?
How much water should be on the lime in the barrel for maturation? Does 
the amount change as the putty ages?

thanks for your help

Robert

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