Re: [compost_tea] CACT

From: Jason Austin <jason.austin_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 10:19:11 -0800

Way to go Bob!

Jason

Robert Norsen wrote:

> 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:
>
> Bob:
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> 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
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> CACT Continuing Aerated Compost TEA
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> 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.
>
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>
> 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. .
>
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>
> 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.
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> 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 <mailto:bob_at_bnbrew.com>
>
>
> Bob
>
> * would love to help you with the problems mentioned in the Jan E
> Zine, Betsy.
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