Forget about the science....
--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_...> wrote:
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> I just really like the look and stability of the 4 way air lift.
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> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Tim Wilson" <thegoodjob_at_> wrote:
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> > I have had the Storch design posted on my webpage for years in the even=
t people wish to use it. In my experience and measurements applied by oxyge=
n meters and microscopy, I estimate that the only advantage to a vortex is =
that it thoroughly mixes all the ingredients placed into the water and it p=
rovides a slightly increased surface area for surface gas exchange. That is=
where the 'magic' ends. I have observed no microbial difference whatsoever=
between brewers I've built employing a vortex and brewers using an airlift=
.
> >
> > Many of you know that I produce a 50 gallon patented airlift brewer. It=
would have been produced with a cone bottom tank and would/could therefore=
produce a vortex but I wanted to save the consumer money by allowing them =
to use a regular 50 gallon barrel.
> >
> > There is no need to construct a vortex brewer using the design which ha=
s been posted when building a much simpler design with only one airlift wil=
l produce EXACTLY the same vortex and EXACTLY the same levels of dissolved =
oxygen. Once again; the only advantage to a vortex (in my learned opinion b=
ut you never know, anyone can be wrong about anything) is that everything i=
s thoroughly mixed and there is no chance of dead zones.
> >
> > Here you can find a design for a much simpler vortex brewer if that is =
what you want;
http://microbeorganics.com/Simple%20design%20cone%20airlift.=
pdf
> >
> > This is on my webpage. You will find all kinds of freely given informat=
ion on the page for building your own brewer. There are photos posted in th=
e photos section of this compost tea forum displaying the various brewers b=
uilt by my students following this design. I challenge anyone to illustrate=
that four return pipes creates a vortex which is any different (visually).
> >
> > We are working at present to try to complete a 10 gallon cone bottom ta=
nk (vortex) brewer based on my patent to be ready for shipping in May. We h=
ave a protype up and running and are ironing out the wrinkles. Whether it g=
ets in production depends on its affordability to the consumer, like all th=
e things I make.
> >
> > Thank you Tad for that great myth busting site!!!
> >
> > I agree with Tad everything which he stated regarding biodynamic farmin=
g. It is good biologic based farming practice just like nature farming prac=
ticed in many parts of the world.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_> wrote:
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> > >
> > > I have actually just made one. I am on my #rd run with it and it work=
s great. I found a website
http://www.subtleenergies.com/ormus/tw/turbo-vor=
tex.htm. It is an old Q and A with Stephen Storch the guy behind the vortex=
brewer you buy of $2000. I just ran across your post and wanted to respond=
I don't have my measurements on me right now but i will find them and get =
back to you. Tim.
> > > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "grannysgt" <james.devno_at_> wrote:
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> > > > 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
> > > >
> > >
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Received on Fri Jan 27 2012 - 20:20:23 EST