RE: [compost_tea] CACT

From: Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 10:09:38 -0800 (PST)

Those conclusions are right, Paulette, but caution, the first draw must follow 12 to 18 hours of getting the ACT up to "excellent" numbers. After that if you draw less than half the volume, the on going draws can occur every hour or longer. And - tests have been run with pre-activaed compost. Compost that is high in fungi and ready to release a load of microbes into the brewer. And we have used compost that "disolves" 80+% of its volume into the ACT Bob

Paulette Mouchet <geomouchet_at_QNET.COM> wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
Bob:

 

If you can “jump start” a second batch of AACT in only an hour or so, that would enable large-volume users to have a smaller tea machine, which means less investment, less to clean, less to store, less to haul around. It sounds like a good thing.

 

Paulette

 

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From: Robert Norsen [mailto:bnbrew_at_yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:57 PM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: [compost_tea] CACT


 

 


CACT Continuing Aerated Compost TEA


 


This cycle has enjoyed limited test. More tests are in progress. Tests show no problem. The logic seems good. The system works well with the Bob's line of brewers and may work with most brewers. Further testing to quantify details will follow. The cycle is presented here to help people like Betsy Ross* who has a large area to cover and needs more ACT than can be produced in the usual batch-at-a-time method.


 


The acceleration in ACT product is based on the fact that, starting with an active load of ACT, a 'bloom' develop quickly when more nutrients are added. This cycle goes a step further by adding pre activated compost and nutrients to the brew while there is still at least half a load of ACT in the system. Indications from D O2 consumption are that the ACT eaches a high level of activity and good saturation of microbes within an hour of adding this continuing 'load' of compost and nutrients. .


 


We are particularly interested in offering this cycle with our 500, 750, 1000 and 1500 g systems. Aimed to take care of farms with one to several k acres to manage, these mobile brewers go directly to the site where ACT is being applied. Sometimes they become the application tank while continuing to brew ACT.


 


How long can a cycle run without a break? Haven't proven that yet. Out to 7 days A OK. May depend on machine, compost, rate of draw, temperature. Tests will tell.


 


Some interest comes from nurseries and tea centers that want a high ready volume at all times. Contract applicators find it a benefit to "never run out" while gong from job to job all day. While the total load of 500 or 1000 gallons is manageable on a truck or trailer, a days heavy application may demand more. This cycle system permits almost unlimited volume of ACT. Golf courses, park departments and others also find high volumes make ACT a practical method of plant and soil management.


 


The schedule for production runs from 100 to 300 gallons per hour around the clock from these systems on this cycle. Interuption of the cycle like overnight is OK. If you have interest in such volume please contact bob_at_bnbrew.com


                                                                                                Bob


 * would love to help you with the problems mentioned in the Jan E Zine, Betsy.


 

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