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Compost Crank, bought it..
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Posted by
Etrsi_645 5 (
My Page) on
Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 15:00
| waiting for it to arrive early next week.
Need something so I can aerate/turn more frequently and I hope this is it. I'll post later next week to update you on first results... |
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RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| you could of just used a stick. poke the pile repeatedly and it will aerate the pile. i found this to work really well with my outdoor pile it used to be anaerobic composting now it's aerobic composting although it doesn't heat up it does compost. the middle is rich black while the outside is leaves still just like a normal pile is as i don't turn mines in. i'll just be using this method until the middle is more composted then turn it in. i doubt i will get to that point because people keep adding to my compost bin and they keep adding browns when i need more nitrogen items. i wonder if my damn pile will even be to the point i can harvest it since people keep adding items it's hard alone to get it to just compost without dealing with more crap to compost. |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| Celbrise, sounds like you need: 1) a second compost bin or pile, and 2) to have a chat with "people". :-D As for the crank, I haven't heard of this gadget, but I'm envisioning some type of thing you stick into the pile and pull back out, that helps mix and aerate it? Let us know how it works out. We have a number of compost 'cranks' around here, but I don't think that's the same thing. :-p |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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- Posted by pt03 2b Southern Manitob (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 24, 12 at 14:16
| I think it is one of those swirly things that act like a screw. They claim it aerates (which I believe it does if used correctly) and mixes (which I believe it does if used correctly). I have not tried one but I think it may be a decent alternative to the wing ding (which I have used). Lloyd |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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Some of my best friends are compost cranks and wing dings.
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RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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"Some of my best friends are compost cranks and wing dings"
lol |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| So, do compost cranks and wing dings need more greens or browns? I look forward to hearing back on your report. I have often used a big piece of rebar to poke holes in my pole but next year the rebar will receive a new comission as a tomato stake. |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| yes i do need to talk to people although many of the items they add in are fruits and vegetables/plant matter that decomposes fast. but i don't need a second bin my only bin outside is barely half way full the urine compresses it as it decomposes it shrinks significantly especially when you air it out as well. as for wing dings i think he was reffering to his friends as people who turn their composts constantly. i know they have those wing shaped poles where you poke the pile and when you pull the stick up it's wings unfold lifting the compost and airing it out. this is basically like my method where you just take a stick and poke your pile either way it gets air fine. been using this method for about 2-3 months now and it's been working great before i would turn it manually but that was much harder work and it didn't seem to be aerating much as the pile didn't shrink at all until i started using this method. point is turn your pile w.e. works for you. |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| Got the crank 2 days ago... This unnecessary tool I am starting to like very much. The jury is still out, but after I see the results as weeks go by, I am hoping to see some un-backbreaking hot results... It so far works better than the previous wing-ding which didn't always open. And I so love the fact that you can unscrew the entanglement if it is too heavy to lift. Unscrewing also works for tough entanglements when cleaning, so much easier than my pitch fork.. I will keep you updated... |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| if it's working for you then good for you i myself don't choose to use fancy things like that since i don't have the money otherwise i would love to get one as i can't turn my pile with a pitch fork in general it's in a compact space. maybe i will buy one if it works that good. |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| Etrsi, will be looking forward to your updates. You've pointed out some good features, especially the ease of clearing entanglements. I'm trying to be kind to my aging back. Messed it up earlier this week hauling really heavy tree limbs to the curb, torquing my lower back in the process. Pitchfork still an alternative, but really like the idea of the slow and steady cranking. Rosie |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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| Etrsi, will be looking forward to your updates. You've pointed out some good features, especially the ease of clearing entanglements. I'm trying to be kind to my aging back. Messed it up earlier this week hauling really heavy tree limbs to the curb, torquing my lower back in the process. Pitchfork still an alternative, but really like the idea of the slow and steady cranking. Rosie |
RE: Compost Crank, bought it..
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- Posted by wrcaz 9 - Chandler AZ (My Page) on
Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 20:41
| I was going to buy something to turn my material inside the city provided bin. Luckily I thought about my bulb auger, I use it to dig holes for planting bulbs and hooks to a drill like a drill bit. It works great! Saved money and now have multi uses for the tool. If you think about getting one make sure you get one for your size drill , what is the biggest bit that you can chuck in your drill? Make sure the bulb auger shaft is not bigger then that. I thought mine would fit my cordless drill but it was too big so have to use corded drill adding a few minutes to the chore stringin the extension cord. |
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