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[compost_tea] Re: ACT



Bill,

The thread started with the following statement form Kirk,

"So I still wonder if tea pumping (vs. air pumping) is a good idea. 
Several
tea pump systems have also presented heating problems. It seems like 
no
more than stirring the water mechanically and I can't see how it ADDS 
any
oxygen. I can see that oxygen is released and I assume oxygen is being
taken in at the surface at the same time, but I can't see how oxygen 
is
bolstered in any way. If organisms or the nutrient load are 
challenging
oxygen conditions, it sure seems better to be pumping air into the 
tea.
Hmm?
Is there data for this assertion somewhere? One of the best performing
machines out there seems to be the 5 gallon KIS unit. (A relatively 
massive
air pumper, by the way, if you can stand the whine... an Alita AL40, a
linear air pump also available at aquaticeco.com, can produce the 
same roil
much more peacefully... :-)

Kirk L"


I read air systems seem to be superior?
The next response in the thread from Bob was,

"Kirk, have you seen Kevin's  report on a 50 g BobO at  80+ TF with 
7+G TB, attained with Jeffs magic stuff !   All air driven. Bob"

All the data I remembered reading indicated (I went from memory since 
the archive of ezines is gone again) systems using a combination of 
air and a circulation pump were showing better results. Some of those 
same results were achieved without inoculation of the compost. 
Eliminating a process and utilizing a sustainable source of 
vermicompost.
I buy vermicompost from American farmers and feel strongly about 
supporting that market.

I think it's inappropriate for me to discuss any other posters agenda 
or commitment to Act. But I have and will continue to enter the 
discussion and point out what I see as inconsistencies and sales 
pitches. I too sell ACT and related products, but continue to believe 
this is NOT the appropriate forum. I find it interesting that none of 
us seem willing to REALLY post any hard information, i.e. recipes and 
ingredient lists. Somehow my attitude has lead to the implication 
that results (tests) are not posted because I objected to 
advertising. This is not my intent, and I don't believe I have been 
that persuasive.

I too have seen some stunning if not unbelievable results. I often 
find it difficult to temper my excitement, BUT I have become 
succinctly aware of the dangers of running down the aisles 
screaming, "I found it?". I am also learning there are many other 
factors involved in my success with ACT. Soil development, organic 
fertilizer usage, and distance (time away) from chemical use are 
large factors. I apologize if my attitude is perceived, as anything 
but wanting to see this technology grow. My sometimes-egocentric 
attitude is really born out of my drive to see ACT a mainstream 
horticulture and agricultural success.

I'm thrilled by the exuberance show by many posters; I'm also urging 
caution as we move through the potential political pitfalls.

Success to all,
namaste
tomj



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