Re: [compost_tea]Air systems

From: <wpb_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:22:19 -0700

Hi Bob,
I think you misunderstood my comment. I get great numbers using linear
pumps. Just encouraging people to "do the math" before the big bucks get
shelled out on expensive blowers and such.
Also have to agree with Elaine and her comment on compost turning, never
been a big fan of expensive turners that flail through the pile, would
much rather turn it with a loader, besides a little tractor time in the
pile is relaxing ;-)
Bill

Robert Norsen wrote:

> Why do you want to make it so difficult? & spendy ? Bob
>
> wpb_at_sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> 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 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
> > 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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