Use 1 1/2" schedule 40 PVC about 10'
1- 5 gal water jug (no handle)
1- 4 way cross
8- 90 deg pass through elbows
4- 45 deg elbows
3- clean out end caps
1- ball valve
4- caps for top ( haven't perfected yet)
1- 100l/min air pump (i use sunleaves 550 it is a 75 l/min pump i feel it w=
orks great, maybe wish I got the bigger one don't know if it would create a=
better vortex. The one now goes to the bottom quite nicely.
Tools:
1- 1 7/8" hole saw
1- 2 1/4" hole saw
silicon sealant
PVC glue
Cut measurements:
4- 17" (lift)
3- 2" (end cap connector)
1- 3" (ball valve connector)
1- 1 1/2" (cross Insert)
4- 6 3/8" (bottom Cross)
4- 2" (45 deg Connectors)
http://www.subtleenergies.com/ormus/tw/turbo-vortex.htm
That web site has pictures as well as a quick Q and A with Stephen Storch (=
the guy behind the commercial vortex brewer). If you have any questions on =
set up let me know i will try and help. It is a great design, i like the fi=
nal product.
--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "grannysgt" <james.devno_at_...> wrote:
>
> does anyone use a vortex tea brewer to make compost tea and if they do do=
you have plans to be able to make the 5 gal brewer or larger.
> thanks
>
Received on Fri Jan 27 2012 - 13:01:11 EST