RE: [compost_tea] Aerated compost

From: George and Paulette Mouchet <geomouchet_at_QNET.COM>
Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 05:27:00 -0700

I hope you are planning to post a pict here. I, too, am interested in seeing it!

Paulette

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Norsen [SMTP:bnbrew_at_yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 10:27 PM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Aerated compost

Picture soon. Will be in touch. Bob

Jason Austin <jason.austin_at_shaw.ca> wrote:Hi Bob

Your Model 20 & 40s sound interesting. Is there a web site where we can
see them, or can you send a picture ?

Jason

Robert Norsen wrote:

> to George and Paultte
>
> Looks like yer stuck on the middle line of the keyboard to me....
>
> A message or so ago you were writing about how impossible the aerated
> compost system is that is suggested by magicsoil.com. I was
> impressed with the research, their equipment and the probability that
> they are right. Compost certainly is much better if kept aerobic for
> the entire cycle. Something we have not done elsewhere except in a
> much more expensive system. Also the cycle is faster and they say
> without odor. If their process is really without odor then the stuff
> most piles are made of is anaerobic much of the time. Also the
> temperature is all over the place when it is turned in the usual
> way. The cost to turn compost is way up there.even when done with a
> fork.
>
> As I recall your remark "But the (Magic) equipment is so big and the
> process so expensive it ruins the idea of individual and small
> operator composting. A small composer can't consider that process."
> We were getting along with our old pile whatever it does" .
>
> But full aeration adantages are many. Low or no odor
> full aerobic full time promotes
> AEROBIC microbes full time.
> almost no turning labor or machines
> required.
> compatable with vermicompost.
> May greatly improve vericomost.
> use less space, shorter cycle,
> better, SAFER compost.
> potential for good Temp control
> develop aerobic fungi and bacteria
> thruout the entire pile.
> Increase protozoa and diversity by
> keeping more of original life.
> Leaves you the energy and time to do
> the fun part of gardening.
> Model 20
> For a home or small commercial system capable of up to 20 CY per
> month, cost of operation for a year is $ 21.00 ( 20 cubic yards a
> month capacity. Can produce less as wanted) System cost $ 283.00.
>
> Model 40
> For a larger but still small commercial system capable of 40 CY per
> month, cost of operation $30.00 for a year. System cost $ 395.00
> Life expectancy 5 to 10 years.
>
> Bob's Brewers has the systems available for a limited number in each
> size on request..
>
> Does that change your attitude about fully aerated systems, George and
> Paulette ?
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