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Title: New composter and a new shredder, too!
Post by: John on September 20, 2020, 12:19
I've a new compost bin to play with and a new shredder making its way to me.

New composter and a new shredder, too! Plus a note on product reviews. (https://www.allotment-garden.org/garden-diary/7030/new-composter-shredders/)
Title: Re: New composter and a new shredder, too!
Post by: Yorkie on September 20, 2020, 12:48
The composter looks interesting.  I wonder whether you have to 'draw off' the liquid from the tank at the bottom of the bin regularly (and what happens if you forget / don't realise it's full); and also whether over time the bit down the middle gets clogged up and stops allowing air down.
Title: Re: New composter and a new shredder, too!
Post by: John on September 20, 2020, 12:57
The leachate outlet can be left open and, with a hosepipe attached, drip into a container. As for the centre air outlet, I think it will be OK but I'll find that out in a few months of use.