Re: [compost_tea] Soaker Hose Air Diffuser

From: ray gore <xrg22000_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 06:17:35 -0800 (PST)

Were always interested in results Ryan. Thx for the
info! RayG
--- "Ryan, Matthew" <matthew.ryan_at_rodaleinst.org>
wrote:
> Hello Folks,
>
> Just thought it would be a good idea to discuss the
> issue of using
> soaker hoses for aeration.
>
> "According to Dr. Draper, some of the compounds (in
> the form of
> molecules) given off by the tires are extremely
> harmful. They are as
> harmful as Clopyralid, found in most yard waste
> (often used in
> composting), which is toxic at 1 part per billion."
> TP
>
> Most soaker hoses, at least the one I use, are made
> from recycled tires.
> Thus with the information Ted provided, should
> people using soaker hoses
> (for aeration or irrigation) be concerned about
> contaminating their tea
> or soil? In my experience NO, but I don't have
> anything to compare this
> to, aka control treatment without soaker hose. I
> have made tea with a
> soaker hose diffuser, tested the tea, and results
> were decent.
>
> "What tea brewer uses old tire parts? I think you
> are very wise to
> avoid that tea brewer!" EI
>
> So what about John Evan's little brewer? Doesn't he
> use a soaker hose
> for aeration? Should people avoid using his brewer?
> (please excuse me
> if his 1 gallon brewer does not utilize a soaker
> hose air diffuser).
>
> So in the recycling process does something happen to
> the tires that
> makes them less toxic? Should people avoid using
> soaker hoses for
> irrigation?
>
> I actually have a custom batch of tea going right
> now in a home made
> bucket bubbler utilizing a soaker hose. I will be
> sending a sample to
> Paul Wagner this afternoon. The recipe used was
> specifically designed
> for fungal tea, and will be tested for total and
> active bacteria and
> fungi. If people are interested I would be glad to
> provide the list
> with the results, the recipe, and brewer
> specifications.
>
> Hope everyone has a great day!
>
> Matthew Ryan
> Research Technician
> The Rodale Institute
> 611 Siegfriedale Road
> Kutztown, PA 19530
> (610) 683-1405
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