Aerobin 400

November 16, 2024 Post a Comment

Aerobin 400

The Aerobin 400 uses a patented lung® or aeration core inside a sealed bin to promote aerobic break down of organic matter, which experts say is the preferable method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Aerobin 400 is easy to use - just open, drop and close.

What can you put in Aerobin?

Mix 2 parts leaves with 3 parts lawn cuttings. Load this mix into the Aerobin say in layers of 10-15cm. Between each layer then add balled (scrunched), shredded or strips of newspaper. Mix equal amounts of fresh leaves, dry leaves, lawn cuttings, pruning's and kitchen waste.

Does the Aerobin smell?

It may even smell sweet. If there is no smell this means nothing much is happening and your compost pile is either too dry, or there is a layer or more creating a physical barrier to the airflow, moisture and circulation of the hot microbes.

How long does it take the Aerobin to make compost?

How long does the compost take to break down? Aerobin will create the first compost in about twelve weeks from the time material is first added to the bin; however it is a continuous cycle feeding from the top and taking compost out of the bottom, all year round.

Can you put weeds in an Aerobin?

These walls retain heat generated by the composting process, and prevent cold air getting inside. The hot temperatures achieved in the Aerobin even allow you to compost pathogens and weeds, thanks to microbic bacteria.

How do you remove compost from Aerobin 400?

Never attempt to lift (shovel or fork) the Compost. Ideally remove Compost from both sides (thru both Access Doors) – then replace the Access Doors and collapse the Compost thru the top opening and thereafter continue filling the Aerobin as you have been doing.

What should never go in compost?

DON'T add meat scraps, bones, grease, whole eggs, or dairy products to the compost pile because they decompose slowly, cause odors, and can attract rodents. DON'T add pet feces or spent cat liter to the compost pile. DON'T add diseased plant material or weeds that have gone to seed.

What are 3 things you shouldn't compost?

What NOT to Compost

Meat and Fish Scraps. That stench of old seafood or the fetid smell of rotting meat are foul, to be sure.
Dairy, Fats, and Oils. ...
Plants or Wood Treated with Pesticides or Preservatives. ...
Black Walnut Tree Debris. ...
Diseased or Insect-Infested Plants. ...
Weeds that Have Gone to Seed. ...
Charcoal Ash. ...
Dog or Cat Waste.

What should be avoided in compost?

Don't put diseased plants, pet droppings (apart from chook manure), cooking fat, glossy paper, weeds with seeds, treated timber and large branches in your compost bin. Some gardeners say you should avoid adding meat and bones unless you have a larger compost system.

How often should I drain my HOTBIN?

Ideally we recommend that you empty your HOTBIN as soon as your compost is ready, roughly 3 months for a richer grade compost and 1 month for a mulching grade. This will help ensure that the compost does not start to compress and restrict airflow.

Why does my bin smell so much?

When all the air is trapped in the bin, it allows bacteria to grow, which causes the smell. Leaving the lid off the bin will allow the odours to leave and there will be less of a problem.

Why does my compost smell rotten?

Your compost smells (very) bad. Stinky smells are a good indicator that your compost pile is too wet and has gone anaerobic. A number of factors can cause this condition: lack of aeration, too much water, or an imbalance of carbon to nitrogen. Without air, the material becomes stagnant and rancid.

Can you put meat in an Aerobin?

Potential to add meat, bones, fish, eggboxes paper and card in moderation. All-year-round composting due to weatherproof insulation. No odours or wasted heat. Internal Lung inside - no need to turn.

Can you make compost in 2 weeks?

Use a garden fork or shovel to turn the pile, moving the material in the center to the outside. This prevents the pile from overheating and activates the outer layers. If the pile is turned every day, it should take two weeks or a little longer to break down into dark-brown, fresh-smelling, crumbly compost.

What turns into compost the fastest?

Add easily digestible materials. Some materials compost more easily than others. Materials such as wood and leaves are high in lignin, which is difficult to compost, especially when this material is large in size. Other materials, such as grass clippings and shredded paper, compost a lot faster.

Why should you not compost weeds?

The problem of having weeds in the compost bin is the possibility of getting weeds in your garden. Seeds and roots that survive composting can crop up in your beds. Sometimes this means getting a little volunteer tomato plant or a zucchini.

Why should you not put weeds in compost?

So why do some people not want to compost them? The main complication surrounding composting weeds is to do with the seeds and the rhizomes, both of which can cause chaos if not destroyed effectively. Proving to be problematic seeds can survive in soil and cold compost heaps laying dormant for many years.

How do you start compost in Aerobin?

Using your Aerobin® couldn't be simpler. Open the lid, drop in a mix of wet and dry organic materials so it falls to the base of the bin. Close the lid, and that's it! Just repeat the same steps to add organic matter regularly and easily.

What happens if you use too much compost?

Soils with excessive compost applications, particularly manure, tend to develop high concentrations of nutrients such as ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. These soils can also develop high concentrations of bicarbonates, carbonates and hydroxyls.

Should I leave my compost bin uncovered?

The Short Answer In most cases, a compost pile does not need a cover. Unfinished compost breaks down into a terrific soil additive if the pile is uncovered the whole time. Only three things are necessary for effective composting: air, water and a blend of brown and green material.