Typically there are a few worms and cocoons, but most will remain in the compost above. The idea of continuous flow is to use compost worms, a species that prefers to live its life near the top surface, and not to burrow down deep in the soil. So if there are some worms and cocoons in the harvested material, it is because the cocoons did not hatch yet and over some weeks flowed downward with the compost layers and ended up at the bottom. Thanks for viewing!
Hi Dan. Your new CFT vermicomposter looks great! I watched your earlier videos and found them helpful while building my CFT setup. On the new design did you cut a hole in the 2x4 bottom grid so that the winch sits flush ? Are you planning to pull a blade across the bottom in one or both directions? Thanks very much.
@@ghadeerbar3498 There should be no excess water. Keep the compost around 80% moisture level to keep the worms happy, and there will be pores for air to keep good aerobic conditions for the microbes.
The grating is commonly referred to as horse fence in US. it is approximately 2" x 4" opening and wire diameter is 1/4" diameter. Thank you for your interest!
@@tools.for.vermiculture Thanks for your precise answer. will this be possible to export in india. One more question I have, the square tubing you used are of galvanized steel of 1 inch size ?
Dan, that's some good work! Would you mind answering a question for me? What type of plastic did you use on the sides and where can it be bought? I'm thinking of building a much much much smaller scale one of these for my kitchen scraps. Thank you for your help!
Dan Lonowski Thanks for the quick response! I was thinking about polypropylene also, however I didn't want it to get too heavy. What thickness would you recommend? Maybe 1/4"?
For more information about the CFT operations, please view our other videos on TH-cam, and visit our CFT Learning Center at www.michigansoilworks.com/cft-learning-center.
Hi Dan. Your new CFT vermicomposter looks great! I watched your earlier videos and found them helpful while building my CFT setup. On the new design did you cut a hole in the 2x4 bottom grid so that the winch sits flush ? Are you planning to pull a blade across the bottom in one or both directions? Thanks very much.
Great design, attractive and very professional, thanks
Looks like a fairly straightforward assembly/installation. Would be great if you could do a video tour after the winch is installed.
Is this a kit?
Does the fallen Compost from wire contain cocoons ??
Typically there are a few worms and cocoons, but most will remain in the compost above. The idea of continuous flow is to use compost worms, a species that prefers to live its life near the top surface, and not to burrow down deep in the soil. So if there are some worms and cocoons in the harvested material, it is because the cocoons did not hatch yet and over some weeks flowed downward with the compost layers and ended up at the bottom. Thanks for viewing!
@@tools.for.vermiculture thanks
How much would it cost to build something like this? Are there plans/part lists available?
Hi Madison, Did you build one?
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Hi Dan. Your new CFT vermicomposter looks great! I watched your earlier videos and found them helpful while building my CFT setup. On the new design did you cut a hole in the 2x4 bottom grid so that the winch sits flush ? Are you planning to pull a blade across the bottom in one or both directions? Thanks very much.
Hi, Can you give me the details of the motor you used?
You can find all the details at our website, MICHIGANWOILWORKS.COM. Thanks for viewing!
how long does it take to have the first casting ??
It takes 10-14 weeks for first harvest. Find out more at michigansoilworks.com. Thanks for viewing!
Thanks alot . can i ask you how is the water drained from the bin??
@@ghadeerbar3498 There should be no excess water. Keep the compost around 80% moisture level to keep the worms happy, and there will be pores for air to keep good aerobic conditions for the microbes.
@@tools.for.vermiculture Ok. thank you very much
Wire in bottom. what size this wire mess is ? can you supply this CFT in india too ?
The grating is commonly referred to as horse fence in US. it is approximately 2" x 4" opening and wire diameter is 1/4" diameter. Thank you for your interest!
@@tools.for.vermiculture Thanks for your precise answer. will this be possible to export in india. One more question I have, the square tubing you used are of galvanized steel of 1 inch size ?
Hello Dan, Great build. What did you use for the blade?
Hello there
what plastic material is used
flow system is several meters square
Hi Kenan, I used polypropylene. You could also consider using PVC.
welcome back
Thanks for sharing
Hello, where i can buy it? :)
Please check out our website at www.michigansoilworks.com
Thanks for viewing!
Hi Daniel, Did you buy one? How is it working?
Dan, that's some good work! Would you mind answering a question for me? What type of plastic did you use on the sides and where can it be bought? I'm thinking of building a much much much smaller scale one of these for my kitchen scraps. Thank you for your help!
Dan Lonowski Thanks for the quick response! I was thinking about polypropylene also, however I didn't want it to get too heavy. What thickness would you recommend? Maybe 1/4"?
Dan Lonowski Thanks Dan, happy composting!
Your own worm farm at home
How much produce worm casting annually this CFT?
This unit can produce about 6000 kg (13,000 lbs) per year, or 11 cubic meters (14 cu.yards). See more at www.michigansoilworks.com.
Please check out our website at www.michigansoilworks.com for lots of information about this system. Thank you!
teşekkürler.. thanks..
unless trying to build a soil bed this isnt much help. There isnt anything on how the castings will be seperated from the compost/worms.
For more information about the CFT operations, please view our other videos on TH-cam, and visit our CFT Learning Center at www.michigansoilworks.com/cft-learning-center.
Hi Dan. Your new CFT vermicomposter looks great! I watched your earlier videos and found them helpful while building my CFT setup. On the new design did you cut a hole in the 2x4 bottom grid so that the winch sits flush ? Are you planning to pull a blade across the bottom in one or both directions? Thanks very much.
Thank You Dan! I look forward to your next video. Have a good weekend.
Did the worms eat Dan's answer(s)?