Is this effective in a rainy climate? Some commenters have said rain gets it and soaks the material, consequently retarding or ruining the compost cycle. Is this true? Are there any owners in rainy climates who have found this composter effective?
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In Delaware, we get our share of rain. I have never experienced rain that soaks the compost material. The compost cycle in my composter is not disturbed. For the last 2 years that I have used the YIMBY TUMBLER COMPOSTER, the compost was produced is an excellent manner. My tomatoes (plants) can attest to that.......
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Previous answers are right as far as I know. I only use a one chamber composter and it works out well.
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This is natural for these drums. You may be over watering the compost if the liquid is accumulating to the point is is not settling in the very bottom. Compost should be moist, but not sopping wet. - Grant
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I mostly use this as dry additive to my kitchen compost so I do not soak it first and don't know what happens if you do that. It remains pretty fibrous for the most part. A local nursery uses it in their organic soil to add fiber.
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Pretty quick....we live in Chicago so we don't have a full year of composting. But the materials we throw in break down fast. We keep in a spot that gets full sun so it soaks up the heat. I usually give it a good mix when I add some new material. Last fall I stuffed it full with the last grass clippings/leaves/plants. This spring when I opened it up the material was below the half way point. The composter itself is very nice looking in the yard......not ugly at all. Very sturdy...should hold up for years.
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Though it works well, it usally takes three cycles to get towels REALLY warm. I usually reset 3x during my morning ritual. Don't think it was designed to be outside. I think if it was left outside and it rained, rain would collect in the container, even with the lid closed. Not sure how "rain-proof" the hearing element is...
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I've ridden it in many heavy rains without trouble. Once I did not close the USB port and rode in rain, it got wet inside and stopped working properly. I had to wait for it to dry out and do a reset as instructed by customer service, it worked again after doing that.
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I am surprised by how dry it stays. And it's vented so that it doesn't get moldy or dank. I have mine packed to the gills with a set of Plastic storage shelves and a few hooks. Ours sits right on stamped concrete and gets good use. No leaks, no dampness and man have we had rain as of late!
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I keep adding to my compost all winter. I just don't turn it over as often, maybe once every 2 weeks or so. While nothing will "cook" during the winter, you'll have fresh material on standby for when it does start to warm up. I suppose my only tip would be to make sure you add material to it during the daytime and make sure your composter stays in a sunny spot. The door can freeze "shut" at night due to the lower temperatures and any moisture along the track. I've already been through one winter with it and I sincerely had no issues and didn't have to make any changes to the way I used the tumbler.
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Yes, and it works too, if you know how to compost. I am bad at letting mine dry out. But if you keep it moist, throw food scraps, recycled paper towels, cardboard, anything plant based, chicken egg shells. Happy composting.
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Unsure for I have never tried it, but I have had it in the rain and it does repel rain from getting into any of the compartments. Hope this is some help for I do enjoy this backpack!!!Regards,Terry L. Shook
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I bought mine last summer. It sits flat on the ground and is working quite well. This is my first planting season using the compost and I am happy with the results.
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Yes, I periodically have needed to rinse it, and even wash it gently in soap, rinse again, and let dry outside the compost bin. It dries quite quickly, and then put back in the top.
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Not sure what the question is, but if it has to do with the feeder withstanding rain then the answer is that it works well in the rain (it has drain holes in the bottom for the rain, although the holes will get clogged after a period of time and require cleaning).
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We've owned our for a few months now... never has rain come through the fabric... it beads-up and rolls down. I've not had it open in a really heavy rain because of the accompanying winds that come with it. Also, I've noted that a slightly steeper angle would be better for ours. Closer to flat can result in a little bit of pooling which I think ultimately would cause some dripping. But, for the price it has very much exceeded my expectations.
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We have had no problems with rain or wind, however, we did prop a cement block next to it to keep it steady since it's only 1/3 of the way full. The only problem we have had is squirrels eating holes near the bottom so they can eat the scraps!
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Believe it or not, my seed stays very dry.....the only seed that can get wet is the small amount in the inner tray but due to a great design, it is very minimal. After rain, I usually use a large nail or some small item to scoop any wet seed out just so it doesn't clump. We are having below freezing temps right now and my feeder is fine and I've experienced no problems whatever!