I got it off of your web site so i figured the science was there also Storc=
h goes off the teachings of Steiner, Schauberger, Riech, Pfieffer, Herbe an=
d others which i have read their works and believe wholeheartedly in them.
--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Tim Wilson" <thegoodjob_at_...> wrote:
>
> Forget about the science....
>
> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_> wrote:
> >
> > I just really like the look and stability of the 4 way air lift.
> >
> >
> > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Tim Wilson" <thegoodjob_at_> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have had the Storch design posted on my webpage for years in the ev=
ent people wish to use it. In my experience and measurements applied by oxy=
gen meters and microscopy, I estimate that the only advantage to a vortex i=
s that it thoroughly mixes all the ingredients placed into the water and it=
provides a slightly increased surface area for surface gas exchange. That =
is where the 'magic' ends. I have observed no microbial difference whatsoev=
er between brewers I've built employing a vortex and brewers using an airli=
ft.
> > >
> > > 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 therefo=
re produce a vortex but I wanted to save the consumer money by allowing the=
m to use a regular 50 gallon barrel.
> > >
> > > There is no need to construct a vortex brewer using the design which =
has been posted when building a much simpler design with only one airlift w=
ill produce EXACTLY the same vortex and EXACTLY the same levels of dissolve=
d oxygen. Once again; the only advantage to a vortex (in my learned opinion=
but you never know, anyone can be wrong about anything) is that everything=
is thoroughly mixed and there is no chance of dead zones.
> > >
> > > Here you can find a design for a much simpler vortex brewer if that i=
s what you want;
http://microbeorganics.com/Simple%20design%20cone%20airlif=
t.pdf
> > >
> > > This is on my webpage. You will find all kinds of freely given inform=
ation on the page for building your own brewer. There are photos posted in =
the photos section of this compost tea forum displaying the various brewers=
built by my students following this design. I challenge anyone to illustra=
te 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 =
tank (vortex) brewer based on my patent to be ready for shipping in May. We=
have a protype up and running and are ironing out the wrinkles. Whether it=
gets in production depends on its affordability to the consumer, like all =
the things I make.
> > >
> > > Thank you Tad for that great myth busting site!!!
> > >
> > > I agree with Tad everything which he stated regarding biodynamic farm=
ing. It is good biologic based farming practice just like nature farming pr=
acticed in many parts of the world.
> > >
> > > Tim
> > >
> > > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_> wrot=
e:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have actually just made one. I am on my #rd run with it and it wo=
rks great. I found a website
http://www.subtleenergies.com/ormus/tw/turbo-v=
ortex.htm. It is an old Q and A with Stephen Storch the guy behind the vort=
ex brewer you buy of $2000. I just ran across your post and wanted to respo=
nd I don't have my measurements on me right now but i will find them and ge=
t back to you. Tim.
> > > > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "grannysgt" <james.devno_at_> wrot=
e:
> > > > >
> > > > > does anyone use a vortex tea brewer to make compost tea and if th=
ey do do you have plans to be able to make the 5 gal brewer or larger.
> > > > > thanks
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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