Rapid Hot Composters Q&amp;A

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.

Question 2

Frances Darcy

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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 3

David Maxwell

Asked 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 4

Carmel

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Olivia

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Y McEvoy

Asked 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 7

Frances Darcy

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Barbara Butcher

Asked 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 9

David Maxwell

Asked 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 10

David Maxwell

Asked 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 11

Ian

Asked 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 12

Ann Sanders

Asked 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 13

Ann Sanders

Asked 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 14

Zoe

Asked 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 15

Larry Reynolds

Asked 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 16

angela keay

Asked 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 17

Larry Reynolds

Asked 7 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 18

Richard

Asked 7 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 19

Patricia

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I bout a "big pig" last November and I've been feeding it and turning it regularly. I've tried to be careful about adding plenty of brown materials including stable sweepings (paper and manure) in an attempt to kick start eth heating proces...

Question 20

Sara

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 21

Frances Kelly

Asked 7 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 22

Stephen

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 23

Rozz

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 24

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

how do you rotate the bin? Is there a winding handle you use? And how difficult is it to use? I have back problems are need a composter that is super easy to use.

Question 25

Noreen O'Byrne

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 26

Aileen

Hi can you list for me exactly what you can put into the hot bin composter? And what you can't?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Question 27

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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 ...

Question 28

Marian Furlong

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Moira Lonergan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does it need to be plugged in to electricity?

Question 30

Daniela

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Francis Lamon

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Jane Knight

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 33

Marguerite Alexander

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 34

Nicky O'Donnell

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

How do you get the finished compost out of the bin?

Question 35

Jean Prince

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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'...

Question 36

Sinead Burke

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost garden weeds

Question 37

Lindsay

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does the bin need to be positioned in an open, sunny sight like a 'normal'composter?

Question 38

Jennifer

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Are the kickstarter and bulking agent readily obtainable and at what price please?

Question 39

Belinda Timlin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

How do I get compost out ? I have a baby pig and I put stuff into both sides is that right

Question 40

Sinead dwyer

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Compost Bins > Rapid Hot Composters > Joraform Compost Tumbler JK400

Question 41

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

Hi Andrew. You have stated here that the bulking agent is just to add carbon and that paper will do when you run out. However the HotBin website specifically says that the paper is just to balance moisture and the bulking agent is for airflow so you don't...

Question 42

Eamonn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Mary

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hello, Is the hotbin able to cope with the daily waste of a golden retriever along with kitchen & garden waste? Also, would it be able to cope with cut grass from a 1/2 acre site or would an alternative composting method be best for this waste?

Question 44

Marie Cloke-Hayes

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Thankyou Nick for your answer. Are the kick starter and bulking agent that come with the composter both vegetarian.

Question 45

sue mcginn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi, does the hot bin need to be in a sunny spot (I'm being optimistic Irish here)? Can you explain bulking agent? Thanks, Carmel.

Question 46

Carmel Ní Shúilleabháin

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Are all the materials in this composter completely vegetarian friendly? Sue McGinn

Question 47

sue mcginn

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

thanks for your last answer. The next one is do I have to keep buying the bulking agent

Question 48

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Can I put cooked food waste such as meat, pasta, cooked veg in the Hot Bin . I've made compost for years but I'm careful to exclude any waste foodstuffs. I usually use green veg waste, paper, cardboard etc.

Question 49

linda uhlemann

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 50

Adrienne

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer