Question 1

Anthony Doherty

I have just purchased a jorafom composter and would like to know the mix of food waste to other materials.Will the jorafom temperature depend on weather conditions.Regards Anthony.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

Brian Donovan

Hi, Niall.We purchased a Jora composter JK270 and using it for the past year. On one side of the composter, we have a nearly done batch but the compost contains a large group of grapefruit sized balls.I break the balls up and it seems like compost, bu...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 3

John Smyth

Hi I am considering buying the JK270 ,my question is I have cats and use a wood based compostable cat litter.can this be put in the unit or could it be an issue with the metal.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

Anne Marie Cronin

Hello I’m seriously considering getting one of these for a family of four. However I am concerned that it could be too big for us in winter as we have no where near 2.5 kg of waste per day. In spring and summer we have more from from grass cutting e...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 5

Amy

Hi there, Interested in getting a big pig for a family of 4. Id like to use card board pellets that guinea pigs have used as bedding (will have hay mixed in), will this be ok for the carbon mix? We have a large garden but currently not much grass to add t...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 6

Martha Chester

We use compostable food liners in our kitchen caddy. Are these ok to put into the 'big pig' and will they decompose?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 7

Denis

Hi, could I put in cow manure mixed with straw?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 8

Anthony

Can I put in the compost from last years hanging baskets and will this be then good enough for next summers plants

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 9

Micheal Walsh

Hi Niall, what gases are generated during the composting process, are there ways of ensuring that harmful greenhouse gases such as methane aren't released?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 10

Tina marie Bruton

Hi, is it possible to buy the frame for this separately please? We have the big pig for many many years and the tumbler part is still perfect, but the frame is beginning to give.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 11

Liam FANNING

Have chickens for which I use wood shaving for bedding. Can this be used as brown waste? Will I compost quickly?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 12

Walsh

I have a big number of apples what do I need to include with them to keep the balance right

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

Dan

Hi, For an average load, how long would it take to turn the mixture into usable compost ? Weeks or months, definitely considering getting one..

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 14

Anne Marie Cronin

Hi. I recently purchased a joraform and want to ask if there is anything that cannot go into it? Specifically can tea bags, egg shells and avacado skins go in it? And are there any recommendations around how often to open it to load it? Ie - is it ok to l...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 15

Michael Crowther

Does the jk270 compost egg shells and if so how long do they take to break down.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 16

Geraldine Powell

I want to buy a rubber mat to put underneath it when it arrives. What size sould the mat be?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 17

Garrat

Do you ever run out of space in your beds to put the compost (or have to remove soil) say after a year or 2?If I was buying soil for a new bed - should I just but too soil so that I can complement it with my own compost over time ... or should I Still b...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 18

Estelle Taylor

Hi Niall, my Mum has one of these and loves it. She’s encouraging me to buy one. Do you have any recommendation on which size would be best for a household of 1-2 adults please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 19

john salmon

HiI have a quantity of raw horse manure (no straw)can this go into the composter with my grass clippings and straw / paper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 20

Guest

Would this membrane be ok to line the sides of your premier raised beds? or is it not recommended to line the sides

Asked 3 days ago 1 answer

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