ComposTumbler 01001 Original 22-Cubic-Foot Galvanized Metal Compost Bin
July 29th, 2010 | 
Author: ComposTumbler 01001 Original 22-Cubic-Foot Galvanized Metal Compost Bin
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Product Description
The original ComposTumbler was developed as a hot composter for quicker decomposition of materials. The aerator/drainage units on the doors of the chamber, along with the screened endcaps allow a constant flow of air, so your compost won't stink! Turning the drum is simple because of it's gear driven, so it won't slip. The drum of the composter holds 18 bushels, or about 180 gallons of material and sits 27 inches off the ground, so it won't leak into the ground or be bothered by animals. Assembly required. Composter measures 68 inches high x 50 inches wide x 40 inches deep. 5 year manufacturer warranty.
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- Hot composter for quicker decomposition of materials
- Turning the drum is simple because of it's gear driven, so it won't slip
- Drum of the composter holds 180 gallons of material
- Sits 27 inches off the ground, so it won't leak into the ground or be bothered by animals
- Aerator/drainage units on the doors of the chambers, along with the screened ends allow a constant flow of air
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I have had one of these for 11 years now. I am about to have to take it apart and replace the door and door frame, as it is finally rusting out. It probably can turn a mixture of grass clippings, manure, and sawdust to compost in 2 weeks if you feed all the stuff through a shredder to break them up and mix them and the outside temperature is high. In practice I feed it grass clippings, mulched garden waste and leaves (with the mower), sawdust, and kitchen compost on a continuous basis. During peak growing season I probably get 2 months before it is full to overflowing with mostly composted material. I then empty 4 to 5 wheelbarrows of material into a stationary composter, where I let it age until the next growing season. The material from the tumbler is well mixed. Turning it is relatively simple as long as there is not too much snow and ice on it, which jams the gears. We are pleased with it, but you have to have realistic expectations. If you are going to feed it cedar and brush trimmings, it is going to take much longer.
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Wanting to do something for the landfill AND ourselves, my husband and I ordered this composter. It DID take us a couple of hours to assemble (with breaks – it was still hot, here in Scottsdale, AZ!), but it came together perfectly, and over the next 2 days we loaded it up. Wow! The thing works like a champ! We had a bin for a few years, and a pile for a couple of years before that, but neither was excellent for us, as we’re Bone idle, and didn’t take the time necessary for all that pitchforking. So, it would basically just turn dry and brown – and feed whatever roots were located directly under where the pile was. Not anymore! The composter is simple to turn, keeps things moist, and we are nearly ready with our first batch in the advertised 2 weeks. We highly recommend this product.
The only caveat – this model is HUGE! And it needs to be at least 2/3 full to make compost as quickly as 2 weeks. We have a very large yard, so it wasn’t a problem for us… but, if you have a normal sized yard I would check out a smaller model.
Pleased composting!
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14 days is a joke. It’s more like a month in hot weather. Still, we are pleased enough with it as the finished product is fantastic and it is simple to turn as opposed to the constant messing with a compost pile.
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I just bought this composter after years of turning a compost pile. I cannot comment on the length of time claimed to make compost with this unit (14 days), so I will stick to the quality and ease of construction. The materials are a excellent heavy guage steel and what appears to be dense, thick, high-impact plastic/fiberglass. The instructions are clear and all parts were included. After reading the assembly instructions a couple of times, it took about 1.5 hours to get the unit assembled, although I believe it could have been done quicker with another pair of hands. Everything fit together nice and snug. I am looking forward to getting started with my first batch of compost.