Re: [compost_tea] non-aerated teas?

From: David Anderson <squtch_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 09:39:53 -0800
It probably isn't in your budget to buy, but if you already have a
regtulator for HPLV paint guns, that would probably help out a lot and
be very close to the right pressure range.

I really can't say what would work well with the oil or even if there
is a problem with it. I would try it in plain water first and let it
settle for a day and look for any film. Who knows, mineral oil might
be good critter food.




On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 08:23:19 -0500, jallan6977_at_earthlink.net
<jallan6977_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>    I am talking about the size you would need for such as a paint
> sprayer or nail guns.  If I can turn the pressure down low enough
> that might be better than a controlled leak.  I am going to try
> making a filter but if that doesn't help maybe a paint sprayer
> dehydration filter will keep the crap out.  I have one or two fish
> tank pumps but doubt they would be enough.  I will try the larger
> bubble idea.  It sounds less likely to plug up.  If I take one quart
> and leave it settle, would I be likely to see evidence of lubricating
> oil?  The most commonly used air oil is straight mineral oil.  It
> might not harm the critters.  I might even be able to get our local
> Cornell Coop to just do a simple "look at" under a microscope to see
> if there is an increase in life.  They might charge a few dollars to
> do any kind of detailed study.  My budget is so tight I have to cut
> corners eveywhere I can.


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