I built one of these just for fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bC7gUqdMi0
The white bits are pieces of styro that I threw in to identify the currents=
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--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_...> wrote:
>
> 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=
works 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 o=
n set up let me know i will try and help. It is a great design, i like the =
final 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 Mon Jan 30 2012 - 21:46:29 EST