Re: [compost_tea] ReMIKE BOSCO

From: <wpb_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:38:20 -0700

Peter,
Make sure and get the Gast spec guide to calculate the system properly.
Regen blowers will create more heat and with any amount of back pressure
will prematurely wear out.
Bill

J Peter Young wrote:

> It's just a different kind of air pump that puts out large quantities
> of air at fairly low pressure. You can get them at larger auqaculture
> stores on the internet. I found mine by searching for "Gast
> regenerative blower". Sorry, I can't remember the name of the store
> right now. Perhaps the person that recommended them to me on this list
> will chime in with a source. Cost is around $350 to $400 to get a unit
> that will aerate 300+ gallons of water and run forever.Peter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Bosko [mailto:mjbosko_at_jmtsystems.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:23 AM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [compost_tea] ReMIKE BOSCO
>
> Regenerative blower… what does that entail, and where are
> you finding them Peter?
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J Peter Young
> [mailto:peter_at_bennettvalleyvineyards.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:19 AM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [compost_tea] ReMIKE BOSCO
>
> Some suggested regenerative blowers. I have ordered one and
> am waiting for it to arrive. Lots of air and a relatively
> reasonable price.
>
> Peter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Bosko [mailto:mjbosko_at_jmtsystems.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:02 AM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [compost_tea] ReMIKE BOSCO
>
> I’m feeling fingers being pointed at me here, but no one is
> saying anything….grin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Norsen [mailto:bnbrew_at_yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:32 PM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [compost_tea] ReMIKE BOSCO
>
> Mike Bosko <mjbosko_at_jmtsystems.com> wrote:
> Nope, Im still looking for a good air pump to test withthe
> ones Im finding so far are either highly priced or push
> too small amounts of air.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: dkemnitz2000 [mailto:dkemnitz2000_at_yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:36 PM
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [compost_tea] Re: Purchase of a tea brewer - need
> more puddin' FOR MIKE BOSCO
>
> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Robert Norsen
> <bnbrew_at_y...> wrote:
> > A Sears AC will cost more , is noisy, will wear out soon
> after the
> noise drives you nuts. It will use several time the watts
> used by >
> >
>
>
>
> Mike did you try this one or something similar?Dennis
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Here's is a system that is working very well for a winery
> in Paso
> Robles.
> >
> >
> >
> > 55 gallon plastic drum.
> >
> > 25 ft of soaker hose
> >
> > Large air compressor - like from sears
> >
> > Shade cloth bag on a hoop that sits on top of the drum and
> allows
> the compost to sit more or less in the center of the drum
> >
> > Fittings to connect the soaker hose to the compressor
> while the
> soaker hose is in the bottom of the drum.
> >
> > A valve on the air line.
> >
> > A way to get the tea out of the drum (sump pump?)
> >
> >
> >
> > Place compost in bag and place bag in drum
> >
> > Fill drum
> >
> > Open valve to compressor - you should get a rolling boil
> of air at
> the surface.
> >
> > Add some nutrients (Organic Gem?, Humax?, ???)
> >
> > Wait 12 to 24 hours
> >
> >
> >
> > Peter
> >
> <><><<<><>Clipped by Dennis<><><><<<><><<<<><>
>
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