Rapid Hot Composters Q&A

Question 1

Teresa Corcoran

Hi how many litres of compost does it produce every 6 weeks?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

Paul Whelan

Hi, Have been mulling over buying the big pig for a couple of years. Do you absolutely need wood pellets/saw dust? I would have a ton of cardboard coming through the house (4 kids). Also I my neighbour has a massive oak tree in his garden, each year I ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 3

Paddy L

Hi, can I use leaves instead of wood pellets in this composter?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

Aedín

Hi. I have hens and use wood shavings as their bedding. Can I put hen droppings and the wood shavings into the pig? Would this suffice as the dry material for the pig? Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 5

Paul Whelan

My pig is operation for about 3-4 weeks. It has taken all my kitchen waste (which was a lot!) and fair amount of garden stuff already. I have stopped feeding the first side, it was very, very hot there for a while but has cooled down a lot now. Is th...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 6

RayD

Can the Joraform be left indoors in a garage for example or does it require additional external exposed weather for heat in order to reach higher temperatures within the unit?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 7

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 8

Helen McCarthy

Hi guys, just watched the video. What gets added in with the food waste?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 9

Catriona Murphy

Can I put all cooked scraps into it or are there some items that should not added? Catriona

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 10

jackie smyth

interested in this for composting household waste, 3 adults in the house, would you think the small one would be suitable for us

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 11

Chris O'Dell

Your photograph of this device shows it free standing on a metal support, but in the text you say it bolts to the side of the house, which would not be suitable for me as I would need it to be free standing. Which is correct?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 12

Moira Lonergan

Does above Compost Tumbler need to be in a sunny position or may it be placed in a duller area in garden?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 13

Moira Lonergan

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 14

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 15

Rozz

We have this for last month! Nothing seemed to be happening at first but this week there was loads of steam! It seems to be breaking everything down really well but when we open it, it does smell. Is this normal as meat etc has gone in? It looks black and...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 16

Frances Kelly

The waste in our composted is very sludgy. How can we make it dryer?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 17

Larry Reynolds

Hi,two questions please- We hope to get 2-3 hens in the near future....can I use their manure in the Little Pig? We are a two person household with no garden waste to speak of and mostly only veg peelings egg shells, bits and pieces of paper etc.Will this...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 18

Ann Sanders

Hi,can I ask how does one remove the compost from the JK125 seeing a barrow doesn't fit under it?Throw it out on a sheet? I msut say I am a bit disappointed in the inaccurate photo of the JK125, the photo is clearly not a JK125 and in fact is probably the...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 19

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 20

Y McEvoy

Does the Joraform Compost Tumbler take raw food as well as cooked food?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 21

Carmel

We are a family of 5: 2 adults 3 children would small pig be big enough. Also we live in a very windy place is frame sturdy?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 22

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 23

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 24

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 25

Pauline O' Reilly

Can you compost weeds?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 26

John

Hi, I have just received my composter. But the center foam divider has gaps all around so the contents from one compartment can seep into the other. This can't be by design?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 27

John Lawlor

Hi,We've been using the 125 for a few weeks now and there are quite a few maggots in it. Is there anything we can do about this? also, it doesn't appear to be very hot inside and we are in the middle of a hot spell with the composter in a sunny spot in ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 28

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 29

Cathy Burke

Hi and thank you for your excellent advice and shop. We are trying to move toward zero waste as a family of 5, inc 3 kids 12 to 7 yrs and cats. We would like to be able to compost cat litter and can source different types of biodegradable litter, e.g. ma...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 30

Alanna

Our Little Pig is attracting flies, maggots and now wasps. I am putting a large bowl of mixed scraps and newspaper or cardboard strips into it daily. Today when I spun it three wasps flew out tje ventilation holes. Any advice?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 31

Michelle

Heya can I add food waste, ie take away leftovers or pizza into the Little Pig? Thank you :)

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 32

Janet

As an 82 year old lady of declining strength!! Would I find the 270 too heavy to turn?I live alone with 3 dogs, 2 indoor cats using wood pellet litter and 4 hens plus garden waste. Which would you recommend?I n

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 33

Gosia

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 34

Amy Judge

Hi, I’m dithering between the big and little pig composters. I live alone so kitchen waste is relatively low, (about 25 litres per month), but I have quite a big garden (0.5 acres) and would have plenty coming out of it in future. Which would you su...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 35

Paul hickey

I have jk125 little pig and it's beginning to show its age. I have it many years and it's the type with one compartment divided in two. I intent to buy a new one and I hope to use my existing wall mounted bracket. Therefore can I buy the new composted wit...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 36

Chris Burke

Hi Niall, Can it deal with bindweed as its growing in my grass and at the edge of hedges?Thanks Christopher.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 37

Deirdre O Callaghan

Hi I received my little pig this week , thanks for such quick delivery. However on assembling which was easy I noted I didn't receive the metal plate to cover the compost when one compartment is ready? This plate is mentioned in the advertisement. Thanks...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 38

Orla

Hi, I have the little pig up and running and on the first batch. I had thought I'd filled it to the half way mark. I couldnt help sneaking a peek after two weeks and notice the contents has totally reduced down to quite a small amount- can I add more to t...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 39

Ron Abbott

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 40

Deirdre O Callaghan

Hi Folks delighted with my little pig , bought in July, now using my first lot of compost. Can I put out of date eggs in the little pig. ?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 41

Christopher Matthews

This is the second JK125 I have had. The present one about 8 to 10 years. In both cases the insulation has worn out, especially the centre divider. Is it possible to get an insulation kit for all the panels and ends as the rest of the unit is in reasonabl...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 42

Andrea

Hi, is it ok to put tea bags in the composter? Mixed views on the internet re micro plastics in them. Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 43

Christopher Matthews

Hi NiallI asked in March if you had spare insulation for a JK 125. You asked me to remind you at the end of April. Have you any supplies yet ?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 44

Kathrina

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 45

Adrienne

Hi, I have 3 questions:1. For composting garden waste: Does it need to be broken up? I"m thinking of things like big squash, tomato, and cucumber vines.2. When composting kitchen waste: again, do things need to be broken up?3. Once a "batch" has begu...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 46

Mary

What di I have to add to the composting waste??? Sawdust and wood pellets are mentioned

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 47

Sinead Burke

Hi Andrew, is this composter really rodent-proof? We were met by a fabulously healthy rat when we opened our normal compost bin the other day so totally rodent-proof is what we're looking for. I reckon the rats here do a gymnastics course growing up - I'...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 48

Nicky O'Donnell

Can I put shredded woody garden waste in the bin alongside soft green garden waste and food waste? A friend told me I needed to add sawdust?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 49

Francis Lamon

Has the insulation changed in the pig it use to be white and now I see in your videos its black,any reason for that

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 50

Stephen

HI, I recently purcahsed the Big Pig and havent yet used it, can you please tell me how much sawdust I should use in the The Big? I have lost the instructions could you please email these to me ? Many Thank

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

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