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Compost Tumbler Plans


Compost Tumblers are advertised as virtually trouble-free compost dispensing mechanisms. If is further proclaimed that a regular supply of compost in large quantities is attainable with a Compost Tumbler. This time period could be as brief as two weeks. This is because Compost Tumblers are designed to be cranked, turned or rolled to turn and aerate the waste material. Turning the material often introduces air while distributing material and moisture evenly to speed up the composting process. Compost tumblers are commercially available in various sizes, in wood, metal or PVC frames. However, a Compost tumbler can also be made at home.

Types:
There are 4 types of Compost Tumblers:

1. Crank-operated drums: A horizontally operated drum rests on a raised frame with a crank assembly that turns the drum easily. Internal baffles mix the material.
2. Centre-axle drums: A vertically mounted drum rotates around a central axle, which mixes the material.
3. Base rolling drum: A horizontal drum rolls on a ground level base. Some have rollers to facilitate easy turning.
4. Roll around spheres: These are giant molded angular balls you roll around the garden.

Compost Tumblers have certain advantages over a compost pile.

1. They are neat and unobtrusive.
2. They are pest-resistant; dogs, cats, rats and raccoons won't disturb the waste matter.
3. They are odor-free. No smelly emanations from rotting waste.
4. They retain moisture better than compost piles.
5. They are less work than compost piles. Ease of turning is the best benefit of tumblers, which eliminates backbreaking labor with a fork or shovel.
6. They have larger capacity; therefore a larger volume of compost is generated.
7. They are invaluable in urban and suburban settings where local laws may prohibit open compost piles.
8. They are an affordable long-term investment.

With a Compost Tumbler your composting plans can be easily carried out. Now you can make high quality compost from your garden, kitchen and household in a matter of weeks. The Compost Tumbler simply requires frequent turning of waste material, without the backbreaking task of unloading with forks or shovels.


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