Rapid Hot Composters Q&A

Question 1

Guest

Please add a photo of the "leachate collection system", showing where it is located and how it works.

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 2

Rebecca

Is there a requirement for it to be situated in a sunny spot? How is it mounted to a wall, if the stand is not used? Thanks in advance.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 3

Pauline O' Reilly

Can you compost weeds?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 4

Clive Lewis

1) I use the composting collection bags at pressent in my cade will i still be able to use them will they compost in the tumbler to. 2) Would I be able to use the sawdust / wood chips sold in a pet store for animal bedding.3) Would this tumbeler be to...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 5

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 6

Frances Darcy

Our juraform was steaming but after few days went cool again. This happened x3. I have now started on 2nd drum but contents of 1st drum has formed like golf-balls and is cool.Is this OK and will the balls degrade.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 7

Mary

Does the bin need to be in a sunny position to generate the heat? And will it function well if much of the kitchen waste is fruit peeling such as banana and orange skins?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Mini Compost Bin (100 ltr)

Question 8

Guest

Can straw be an alternative to wood pellets?

Asked 7 months ago 1 answer

Wood Pellets for Composters

Question 9

Frances Darcy

We are thinking of buying the Joraform. We have small garden, and so not much garden waste at times. Would partly-composted material from our dalek-style bin be a fair substitude?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 10

Ann Sanders

Hi,I think I should apologise to you for my earlier inaccurate accusations!! It seems that there was or is a JK125 which is much lower to the ground but there also seems to be a version of the JK125 that does have room for a wheelbarrow beneath it????My s...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 11

Moira Lonergan

I am finding the use of 'little pig' somewhat difficult. We are a two person household so the amount of household waste is small. I supplement this with some garden waste, brown and white paper, cardboard from centre of toilet rolls, egg cartons, egg shel...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 12

Moira Lonergan

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 13

Guest

Hello

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 14

Guest

Hi, my composter is now full of maggots. Is this inevitable?

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 15

Jane Doran

I would like to purchase a hotbin composter. I live in Dublin. What is approx delivery time?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 16

Kit

Hi - do you have to fill the bin then leave it untouched for the process to work or can you keep adding kitchen/garden waste as you go?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 17

Ann Haccius

I have had my Hotbin since mid-February, and have diligently followed the instructions, gradually building up the material (kitchen waste, torn paper and the additive which came with the bin, as well as the odd dead bunch of flowers. I also used the heat...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 18

Elizabeth Hamilton.

When I open my hotbin Composter a million + swarming 'insects' erupt...its horrendous!🙉😩 have to close lid immediately to stop being suffocated as they fly out in droves!I can only compare this phenomenon with the flies that used to come off Lough Neagh...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 19

Clara Cleere

I have just put in an order for your hotline. However a second look at the picture does not seem to show the upgrade model with the drainage funnel to let off excess liquid from the bottom of the bin. Is this an oversight as you mention in the blurb as yo...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 20

Guest

how does this product look/ work mounted instead of freestanding?

Asked 11 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 21

David

Would it ever be possible for the bin to spontaneously combust?! Just wondering, as the temperature can get so high.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 22

Anne

Is this completely rodent proof?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 23

C. Obv

Is this basically a 300 euro styrofoam bin?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 24

Rosaleen Killian

i got my hotbin during the cold spell and the temperature has hovered at about 60 or a little above. should i stop adding material to get the temperature up to 80 (per the instructions) and just wait or keep adding and mixing material in? I have added the...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 25

Sandra

Is the hotbin composter suitable for a small garden with no lawn or grass, just a veg bed and some shrubs? We would be using the bin for kitchen waste (not cooked food), newspaper, weeds and occasional prunings from the hedge and shrubs. There are only 2 ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 26

Sandra

Hi. I sent a question yesterday and got an email to say there was an answer on the Questions page but there is nothing there. Could you repost the answer? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 27

Guest

Can you add lots of grass clippings and all food waste to the bin?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 28

Karen Kneller

Can you put chopped up prickly prunings in the bin such as rose stems,blackberry stems, hawthorn, Berberis and holly leaves. If so will it take longer to compost.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 29

Caroline

Is the hot bin easy to use? We want to start using a compost bin, would this one be the easiest to use? Which size would be most suitable for a family of 2 adults and 2 children?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 30

annette

Hi normally with compost bins you need at least 2 dont you -one to fill and one doing its job .as the hot bin works so quickly would you say that 1 is sufficient ( given that it would be quite expensive to purchase more than 1)

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 31

Guest

Hi, we're delighted with our Big Pig here at Bagenalstown Community Garden however the contents are gathering into

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 32

M Eacrett

Hi. Due to the pound sterling being more favourable to purchases in Ireland the conversion rate seems to be high on this product. Can you give me a current price on the mini Hot Bin. Thank you

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 33

Guest

Big Pig repair

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 34

Samantha Rodgers

When will the Hot in composters be back in stock?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 35

Will

Hi I have my hit in a few weeks now and it as reached the desired temperature I have set it up as per instructions but I have juices coming out from around the the gap of the opening we’re the cam straps go at and it’s also coming from the air...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 36

Tom

Is the bin suitable for Irish weather e.g. plenty of rain?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 37

Laura Halligan

Hi, just wanted to check if this bin would deal with a smallish lawn waste? Maybe about 1/3 of a acre cut approx once a week? As well as a family of four food waste

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 38

Ann Weafer

Does the Hotbin need to be in a sunny spot? Will it work less efficiently if it is in the shade? Thanks.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 39

Ann

Hi, we currently burn turf in our wood-burning stove. I know that wood-ash is ok for the garden, but is turf-ash? Not briquettes. If so, can I put it in a composter, or directly on the ground?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 40

Sue

how long does the styrofoam last - doesn't appear to be a very robust material for this?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 41

David Maxwell

Hi, I have had a hotbin since early in the summer and it us great. I recently had my first load of compost out if it. On some occasions the temp got up to over 70°c. My question is: I have a lot of unused bird food, seeds, peanuts etc. I stopped feedi...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 42

Olivia

How do you empty the compost out of the bin for use?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 43

Barbara Butcher

Can you put mares tail, couch grass and dandelions into this hotbin ?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 44

David Maxwell

Thank you for your reply regarding the ants. I'm new to the hotbin experience and I'd like to know how shredded the shredded has to be. I have an office shreddedr which turns the paper to confitti, is that too much? I usually just tear the paper up. Tha...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 45

Guest

Hi, can this be used as one large chamber without the central divider?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

David Maxwell

I have just a hotbin delivered today and have started using it as per the instructions. I have barrel composter which I bought from you a few years ago. What I want to know is can I transfer the contents of the barrel in to the hotbin in one go or do I h...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 47

Marian Furlong

Can you please tell me what material the bin is made from. We have previously had problems with our homemade wooden composters because of rats eating through the wood. Do you think rats would eat the outer cover of the Hotbin you have for sale? Do you ...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 48

Daniela

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 49

Jane Knight

Could I put the contents of my cat litter tray in this unit safely? I use wood chip cat litter.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

Question 50

Marguerite Alexander

Is the hot bin dependent on earth worms? I don't have a single one in my ordinary compost bin probably due to the presence of New Zealand flatworm!Many thanks.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hotbin Composter - Hot Compost Bin 200 Litres

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