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title: "J. The pour"
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description: "Installation guide step: J. The pour. Placement methods and velocity control."
published: 2026-08-17
updated: 2026-08-17
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# J. The pour

Published 2026-08-17

[Formtech](https://formtechsys.com/) › [Installation guide](https://formtechsys.com/protips/) › J. The pour

Placement methods and velocity control.

Formtech provides a before-you-pour checklist that should be completed before starting the pour. It highlights those areas that should be reviewed before starting.

Concrete can be placed using any one of several methods: concrete pump, conveyor belt, crane and bucket, or a chute directly from the truck. A pump is the easiest method, using a 4 inch reducer in the hose and double 90 degree elbows to reduce the concrete velocity.

A 5 to 6 inch concrete slump is recommended. Engineering specifications or building codes may specify a different slump for a particular site.