Re: [compost_tea] Simple CT maker

From: Jason Austin <jason.austin_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 10:25:40 -0700

Thanks Jeff

Jeff Lowenfels wrote:

> Jason asked about the five gallon bubbler bucket that was featured in
> an old magazine article when CT was just starting....I think the
> machine is no longer state of the art homemade.....
>
> you are right, constructive.....I think the machine has too little
> oxygen. Use a much bigger pump. And, the air stones make too small
> bubbles. Switch to 1/4 inch soaker hose which you should be able to
> get wherever they sell drip irrigation. A two foot span coiled and
> duct taped to the bottom of the bucket puts out bigger and more bubbles.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff L






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