Re: [compost_tea] Re: small brewers for non-profit community groups

From: <wpb_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2003 22:25:37 -0700

AMEN Tom!
Further to that, I have in stock, a TR17 that I could ship out first
thing Monday morning ;-)


tomjasz wrote:

> This is precisely the kind of unrepentive post thats keeps the list
> from growing!
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> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_y...> wrote:
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> > As for brewers in that size the KIS is OK, the Bitti is equal or
> you can make your own for the same cost as either of those. An
> aquarium pump of proven 2 CFM, an air stone about 3" long put the
> solids LOOSELY in a nylon sock, hang loose in the bubble stream. If
> you want 5 g or 50 liters, or more hang in a large waste basket
> rather than a 50 L pail. Better to have some "freeboard" to
> prevent foam or splash going all over.
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> > If the area is quite cold or windy, cold wrap the basket with a
> throw a way blanket of any kind, cover everything including the top,
> air to breath comes f rom your pump. If it is too cold for that why
> are you doing TEA?
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> > If you woud rather buy I'll pop for the freight, Seattle to
> wherever you say.
> > clay <> wrote:
> > hey group
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> > the urban community cityfarm i work on is only 3000m2 and I am
> trying to
> > either buy or make a brewer that would cover this area.
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> > I recently bought the compost brewers manual/soil biology primer,
> just got
> > them yesterday. In the brewers manual Elaine suggests 50-150L per
> hec, so Im
> > thinking we would only really need a 20-50L brewer.
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> > The KIS 5-Gallon Compost Tea Brewer has been recommended but does
> not have a
> > water heater, i thought this was important?
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> > As the farm does not have a lot of money, Im considering making one
> out of
> > aquarium parts, though this does not seem to be recommended in the
> brewers
> > manual. Also testing a home made brewer could become more expensive
> than
> > buying a proven brand.
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> > I really want to get started on this but am feeling very confused
> on which
> > is the cheapest way to go for a community group while still
> maintaining
> > quality control.
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> > any advice?
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> > Clayton Chipper
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> > East Perth City Farm
> > Australia
> > ph. 089 325 7229
> > Fax. 089 325 7210
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