Our Lifetime tumbler produces large compact balls of added material. How can we get these balls to break up?
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I have this problem as well. I have three ideas I am trying. The first one is I thing my compost is too wet. I believe the proper ratio is 10 brown to 1 green. So I have a lot of shreddings that I am adding to my compost. The second is that I am adding very small sticks in the hopes this will break them up. I have plenty around the yard. Sticks are brown material. The third is I think I may have been rotating too much. I believe rotating makes the balls. I used to do it every day. Now I do 3 rotations every 4 days and sometimes I go as long as a week. Hope this helps.
467942
By definition, clumps are wet, else they wouldn't stick together. That suggests too much green and not enough brown. I also agree that tumbling every day might exacerbate the problem. I tumble once a week at most.
467943
One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana
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The friction-y stuff inside may have just gotten a little tacky and doesn't want to let go, I'd say just pull it apart slowly and forcefully. If it breaks, I truly apologize. Maybe you have a defect(?). If so, I would contact the manufacturer.
998664
Simple. Just unscrew the bottle, and the two base pieces should separate easily. If not, give a little twist.
2041580
hold each side towards the middle (top) gently pull apart and/push together to make bigger or smaller. Good Luck
783062
No worries you won't brake it it's very strong just pry it open a quarter works well. Have fun with your new tumbler.
597890
I have a Technique hand mixer with the exact same problem. I got it as a gift from my mom and she was so pleased with what they said on QVC about it, but it, also, has the round wire beaters and I have the same problem you describe--it won't break up clumps. I hate the wire beaters and am having no success finding other beaters for it. If you have solved your problem by finding flat blade blades, would you email me since I don't usually check these sites. I sure would appreciate it. barbvanslyck@gmail.com
2212921
It doesn't instantly dissolve. Try a mortal and pestle or coffee grinder. Small electric chopper might work also.
381123
I guess you could just unmold the balls and put them in ziploc bags or wrap them in waxed paper so they dont stick together while they are still wet from unmolding. After a few hours you can probably just put them in any bin or container
2157430
It's very easy to take apart. We have done it several times. We found using tools would crack the plastic nut-like things that hold it together. We usually did better just using our hands.
1891216
Make sure the table stand is pushed completely over the ball and snaps into position. Then tighten the lock nut. I had the same problem when i first opened the holder. But they really work well.
486491
at some point with enough forceful torque, the glass will break. Then follow the previous advice.turn off power and extract with needle nose pliers
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(1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my damaged one. (1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my... » Read More (1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my damaged one. « Show Less
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Stand on the material (strands) then pull the handle up until it releases. I have already broken one because I did not do it correctly. Good luck!
53312
I have a model from less than a year ago. The blue bit on the handle and the blue caps on the axle on which the top flips pop off and the top comes apart into five pieces (not counting the blue caps and blue plate on the handle). I soaked them all in a bleach water solution, except I didn't let the plunger go under the water, because it appears to be made of two pieces yet doesn't seem to come apart.
552313
I believe the end contains a steel ball. I would try it on a piece of glass to see if it breaks. Of course use safety glasses or gloves. The other suggestion would be to email the company.
1211363
They just kinda snap apart/together, it's super easy for babies to stack and take them apart. You and also take sizes close together to make balls with them.
1280613
I put several between sheets of plastic wrap, 2 sheets on each side. Hit with small hammer to crush. Then I put crushed bits in applesauce, yogurt, or even just take in mouth and wash down with liquid.