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Hotbin composters - any fire risk
On 01/08/17 13:38, Janet wrote:
On Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:48:03 +0100, Tim Watts wrote: Hi, It might seem like a silly question, but is there *any* likelihood of one of these: http://www.hotbincomposting.com/ catching fire of its own volition? I have found black ash pockets in a pallet compost heap which must have self combusted (as hayricks can) but had gone out of its own accord. Mine do get hot, I remember the children trying to bake potatoes and eggs in the bins (no luck).IME its the capacity of the CH together with the mix of contents, that builds heat and speeds decomposition. I add a 6" layer of fresh lawn clippings to mine every time we mow (or the neighbours deliver theirs) That's a very high price to pay for a rather small (IMO) insulated container; and you'll still need to buy their "bulking agent" at huge expense. I wouldn't waste my money one one where there are free alternatives such as pallets, and (where I live) free daleks provided by council. Hi Janet, Interesting you can found evidence of combustion... Re daleks - I have 2 but they are slooowww... And never get that warm, especially in winter. The insulation is the key, so it's either make one or buy one - hassle factor is significant here as I have a *lot* going on right now. Bulking agent - I'd use my own shredded paper and chipped branches so won't be needing that |
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