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The fully enclosed UCT fits nicely into any urban setting while getting the job done - quicker. The patented center aeration tube with its cross bar, not only helps keep oxygen in the mix for quicker decomposition, but also assists in the break up and separation of compost as it is turned. This prevents compost turning into a ball and just sliding back and forth when tumbled. The aeration tube entrance at the bottom is covered with a stainless steel screen to prevent rodents and insects from entering barrel. Simply fill, add a excellent compost starter, dampen, and turn every few days.
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 Spendy but worth it |
| Review Date: June 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Hana York, Oregon |
| I've had this composter for a year. I've never had success with composting before, but this one is a marvel of speed and convenience. You're supposed to place everything in at once and then leave it for a month or so, but since I only had one I place scraps in periodically. It's decomposed a whole bunch of tough artichoke leaves and stems in just the last month. I need more compost space and considered building a large compost pile in my yard, which has the fantastic advantage of being cheap, but the truth is that these work so well that I've chose to just buy a couple more as I can afford them. I consider myself a picky consumer and I'm not keen to part with money, but every so often a really solid product is worth its price, and this is one of those products. So suck it up and buy it already! |
Not durable enough
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| Review Date: March 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Crafty Lawyer, Philadelphia, PA |
This composter is OK, but you can find better. I'm going to have to throw it out after about 5 years of use, during which time I've probably made 5 batches of compost, as the parts of the barrel through which the turning axle inserts are really worn away so that there are large gaps through which water enters and compost exits. Haven't had any mice get in there yet, but it is only a matter of time.
It is very, very, very large and although the instructions say something like you are supposed to fill it up about 2/3 full and then start turning it, the truth is that once it is that full, it is so heavy it is nearly impossible to turn. That probably clarifies also why there is so much wear . . . all the weight of the compost is borne by the plastic of the bin when you rotate it on the axis.
In addition, it is awkward to empty.
Finally, there are no structures inside so break up clumps as you turn, so you get very large and hard to break up clusters of stuff in the end, not fine compost. You have to construct and use your own mesh sieve if you want loose compost suitable for a bed.
Finally, the lid freezes pretty terribly in the winter and is very hard to remove.
Also, the lid is pretty awkward to place on, as you have to look at the threads to line them up just right or it will screw on bent.
This sounds like a lot of terrible stuff, but I don't mean to dump on the product. It's OK. I just reckon that you can probably find something better. |
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November 27th, 2009 | 
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