[compost_tea] Re: pump recommendations

From: skyjs <skyjs_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:38:32 -0000

Hi Linda,
I make two 5 gallon batches, one more bacterially oriented and the other mo=
re fungal oriented. I use aquarium pumps with holes in the end of the tubin=
g based around a circle in the bottom of a cylindrically shaped container. =
It works great.
John S
PDX OR

--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Linda Ugelow <linda_at_...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I am new to this list and need a little help getting started. I am
> wondering if some of you have made your own 5 gallon brewing systems and,=
 if
> you are satisfied, what kind of pump you are using. I've noticed some
> controversy over using air stones or not. Or are folks happier with
> purchased systems?
>
> I work on a 1/4 acre farm and have a small home orchard. My worms have m=
ade
> enough compost that I'm just about ready to make my first tea, if I can
> figure out which way to go.
>
> Much appreciation for helping me out,
> Linda Ugelow
> MA
>




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