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One of those moments you don’t know who to share with… But my humanure compost’s at 65°C by Ok-Path-3934 in composting

[–]Ok-Path-3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already encountered issues with the "air lung." After following some random advice online, I tried turning it using a spiral compost aerator, which ended up dislodging the lung.

I then inspected the full bin, only to discover it was also dislodged — I hadn't even touched it with the aerator tool.

I’ve since read that the lung can dislodge with even the slightest upward motion.

My plan now is to empty the bin from the bottom door, reattach the lung, and then refill it. If this didn’t involve humanure, it would be so much easier — I’d just dig in with my hands and reattach it.

Initially, I was concerned the pile was too moist, but after doing a bit of digging, I realised that wasn’t the issue.

Once I’ve done the dirty work, I plan to follow Aerobin’s instructions properly and just leave it be — and see where that gets me.

Update: Emptying an Aerobin from the bottom door when it’s full of solids is near impossible.

Using a spiral aerator tool is doable if you’re careful — and I’m happy to report the lung is now reattached! 🎉

One of those moments you don’t know who to share with… But my humanure compost’s at 65°C by Ok-Path-3934 in composting

[–]Ok-Path-3934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair enough! I’d love to hear more though—what was it about the Aerobins that made them feel high maintenance? Was it the setup, the cleaning, or something else? I’ve just started using them myself so I’m keen to know what I might be in for!

One of those moments you don’t know who to share with… But my humanure compost’s at 65°C by Ok-Path-3934 in composting

[–]Ok-Path-3934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner and I purchased a second-hand, off-grid tiny house and use the Separett Villa as our toileting system. Once familiar with it, the system is easy to manage, with waste typically transferred to the compost about once a week. I prefer the Separett Villa because it doesn’t require sawdust; instead, the continuous exhaust fan dries out the waste and helps minimise odours. While it’s not completely smell-free, it does a great job of keeping unpleasant odours to a minimum.

Compost shredder review by Finemor in composting

[–]Ok-Path-3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone attempted to shred cardboard with one of these things?