Rapid Hot Composters Q&A

Question 1

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 2

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 3

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 4

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 5

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 6

Moira Lonergan

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 7

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 8

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 12

Y McEvoy

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 13

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 14

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 15

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 16

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 17

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 18

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 19

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 20

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 21

Michelle

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 22

Gosia

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 27

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 28

Ron Abbott

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 29

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

Kathrina

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig'

Question 34

Richard

Hi I have the big pig for many years now and has been great. However the metal bar that runs through the middle and connects at each end of the stand is broken. Do you have spares in stock? Thanks Richard

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 35

angela keay

we are hoping to use this compost tumbler for our school kitchen waste. what exactly can be put in the composter. just trying to decide how we can separate the waste. Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 36

Larry Reynolds

Hi, a strange question I know but do you actually need garden waste, grass, leaves etc, to make compost? We have very little garden waste apart from autumn but want to compost kitchen waste. Thank you

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 37

Ian

I've had the large Joraform for a couple of years and am still trying to get the balance of brown matter right. My most recent batch was mushy and smelly so I need much more brown matter.As it goes through wood pellets like there's no tomorrow I want to ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 38

Marcella

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 39

Alan Shuttleworth

I loaded my Big Pig with grass cuttings, leaves and kitchen waste and after one day the temperature was coming up nicely. I rotated the unit every day for about 3 days and it got hotter and hotter. I then had to go away for a week but when I came back the...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 40

Deirdre Dunne

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 41

rhiannon benson

We keep chickens. What effect will a weekly tray of chucken poo/straw/sawdust have on a mixture which with otherwise be kitchen waste and grass cuttings?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 42

Hazel

Is the weekly capacity listed the maximum volume of material that the tumbler can cope with or the volume that comes out as compost? I assume that as it breaks down the volume will reduce quite a bit? I would like to know roughly how much compost I can ex...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 43

Kat Doyle

Hi Niall. I'm loving my big pig. I need a wheelbarrow which fits underneath but also robust enough for general purposes. Puma or garden buddy perhaps?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 44

Elizabeth Flanagan

I am a first tim user or 'big pig' and because I ordered mine ready built I received no instructions. I've been adding in waste from kitchen and garden but how will I know when one side is full? Also, reading the description it mentioned a metal plate tha...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 45

Philipp

I am interested in this composter, but am concerned about some reviews online complaining about rust issues. What is your experience with rust of the JK125/270 over the long term? What would be a realistic life expectancy for outdoor use in Europe?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 46

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 47

Anthony

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 48

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 49

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 50

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'

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