Joraform Compost Tumbler JK125 'Little Pig' Q&A

Question 1

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

Question 2

Guest

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

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Question 3

Guest

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

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

Question 4

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Question 5

Helen McCarthy

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Moira Lonergan

Is this composter suitable for composting general garden waste?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Frances Kelly

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Y McEvoy

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Michelle Parker

How do you empty the product?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Question 21

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

Question 22

Pauline O' Reilly

Can you compost weeds?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

Gosia

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

Ron Abbott

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

Kathrina

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Question 41

Katie sweetman

Hi We are a family of 1 adult, 2 children, 1 rabbit and 2 cats. We have a small garden, with no much garden waste other that tree pruning and weeding waste.I was wondering if the little pig would be enough to handle cooked food waste, small amount of ga...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Question 42

PJ

Thanks Niall for your comprehensive video on construction as the instructions that came with was far than ideal. I find it very good, just wondering how long it takes for one side to fully finish and how do I prevent paper from forming a ball? Many thanks...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 43

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

Question 44

Paul

Hi Niall,Many thanks for dispatching my JK 125. We assembled it at the weekend thanks to your very helpful video; instructions were brutal! Just a quick question, do you sell the brackets for wall mounting and is the same frame used when mounted on the w...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 45

Alice donovan

Hi folks, I am interested in the JK125 and am a novice when it comes to composting. Will it work As well if put it in a shady part of the garden? Will it work throughout winter months too? Thanks,

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 46

Claire Benbrook

I’m not sure whether to go for little or big pig. I live alone but have a 3 acre garden with plenty of material for composting. I usually would fill a dustbin a week with garden rubbish and 2 small kitchen caddies with food waste. I always have loa...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 47

Michelle

Hi Niall hope you’re well. Regarding emptying the Little Pig what wheel barrow & the tools would I need? Thanks a million 🙂

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 48

Louis FitzGerald

Can you provide instructions for wall mounting the 'Little Pig'

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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