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Filling the earth bags

 
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There are machines that fill bags with sand, gravel and/or pebbles, and weigh them at the same time. Can a machine like this fill earth bags, or is there some other step required - besides just filling? I would think it would help make a more uniform earth bag.
 
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Depends. Some machines will work as-is, some will plug with the fine dirt--especially if you are running a moist mix.
 
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