Rapid Hot Composters Q&amp;A

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...

Question 2

David Maxwell

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 3

Carmel

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Olivia

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Y McEvoy

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 6

Frances Darcy

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Barbara Butcher

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 8

David Maxwell

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 9

David Maxwell

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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 ...

Question 10

Ian

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 11

Ann Sanders

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 12

Ann Sanders

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi. I’m looking to illuminate any raw or cooked waste. We have hens which take care of leftovers, but thinking about fish & meat bones, meat that may be gone off, along with our usual compost stuff. Which is better, the hot bin or tumbler?

Question 13

Zoe

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

Larry Reynolds

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

angela keay

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 16

Larry Reynolds

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Richard

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, considering an alternative to the ‘brown’ bin, especially for food waste. Does this need good sun exposure and can it be fixed to a wall? Thanks

Question 18

Patricia

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Frances Kelly

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Stephen

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer