The pipe method is good for piles that are this big or larger (3 cubic yards +). For anything smaller, dont use a pipe or the heat needed to continue the process will escape, stopping the thermophilic breakdown.
@8oclocktomatotalk I eyeballed your bin fairly close since you have about 2.5 yards in it. One thing I'll add here is that the higher the nitrogen content the hotter and more "steamy" the pile gets. There is no one-size-fits-all for this, folks will just have to experiment with their local biomass and see.
@@thatguychris5654 for sure, Chris! I’m always goofing around with my Pile seeing if I can get it dialed in. I’ve seen some folks do a pretty fast and loose approach, and seems to work out :-) but I need a turnaround of three months on this one, so hopefully it will have the right ratio. Lots of grass clippings & manure in there for sure for nitrogen!
Yes, God is good-making those busy little bacteria 🙂And Dave, I think you could do this with half inch pipe. Just make sure your holes are big enough to let the air flow into the pipe.
Love this! Do you think this can work on a smaller level with a 1/4 or 1/2 pipe? Your leaves are going to make some beautiful compost for your garden. God is good❤.
So is it just an indicator or is it used to keep the compost pile in a perfect temperature range? (Hot enough to speed up the breakdown process but cold enough to not kill the bacteria and fungi.)
@@Zxr-r6q actually, good question. I believe it’s both, but mainly just as an indicator, it to show me that the pile is heating up. Too hot directly in the middle can shut things down, but that’s not been a problem really, for my piles.
When you do this it would be a really good idea to make it in metal as the microplastics produced with plastics are destroying the very environment we love
Isn't that counter-productive though? Yeah, I know it's good for air to circulate, but you want that to cook as soon as possible. Trapping that heat under there is probably good.
@@MasterKenfucius you’re right :-) it is counterproductive, but I love the weird science behind gardening, that’s part of what keeps me motivated. I will trade productivity for some goofy Science any day! Thanks for the comment friend.
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The pipe method is good for piles that are this big or larger (3 cubic yards +). For anything smaller, dont use a pipe or the heat needed to continue the process will escape, stopping the thermophilic breakdown.
Thanks for the info there, Chris! My enclosures are 5 x 5, by 3 foot tall. So that’s good to know! Thanks for the comment!
@8oclocktomatotalk I eyeballed your bin fairly close since you have about 2.5 yards in it.
One thing I'll add here is that the higher the nitrogen content the hotter and more "steamy" the pile gets. There is no one-size-fits-all for this, folks will just have to experiment with their local biomass and see.
@@thatguychris5654 for sure, Chris! I’m always goofing around with my Pile seeing if I can get it dialed in. I’ve seen some folks do a pretty fast and loose approach, and seems to work out :-) but I need a turnaround of three months on this one, so hopefully it will have the right ratio. Lots of grass clippings & manure in there for sure for nitrogen!
A pleasure to watch, and hear your enthusiasm…gardening can be joyful!
Thank you, Robert! It is hard work, but brings so much joy. I appreciate the comment.
Interesting idea. You could use a Tee at the bottom for larger mulch piles and it must help draw some extra air through the heap.
@@evil17 actually, that’s a really good idea! I might modify it after this batch is done cooking :-) thanks for the comment!
Yes, God is good-making those busy little bacteria 🙂And Dave, I think you could do this with half inch pipe. Just make sure your holes are big enough to let the air flow into the pipe.
Love this! Do you think this can work on a smaller level with a 1/4 or 1/2 pipe?
Your leaves are going to make some beautiful compost for your garden. God is good❤.
Not sure if you saw the edit to the original comment, but you can. He said to just make sure the holes are big enough for the gasses to escape
@@legendofnone3037 thank you!
So is it just an indicator or is it used to keep the compost pile in a perfect temperature range? (Hot enough to speed up the breakdown process but cold enough to not kill the bacteria and fungi.)
@@Zxr-r6q actually, good question. I believe it’s both, but mainly just as an indicator, it to show me that the pile is heating up. Too hot directly in the middle can shut things down, but that’s not been a problem really, for my piles.
Those micro buddies are listening to Boston’s “Smokin’” no doubt
Ha. Good one!! Boogie woogie-ing.
Great video 🌱
Thank you!
When you do this it would be a really good idea to make it in metal as the microplastics produced with plastics are destroying the very environment we love
Yes 👍🏼
It doesn't allow too much thermo-genesis loss?
Cool!
My compost bin is large enough that it actually provides a little airflow in the middle, where it’s beneficial!
Isn't that counter-productive though? Yeah, I know it's good for air to circulate, but you want that to cook as soon as possible. Trapping that heat under there is probably good.
@@MasterKenfucius you’re right :-) it is counterproductive, but I love the weird science behind gardening, that’s part of what keeps me motivated. I will trade productivity for some goofy Science any day! Thanks for the comment friend.
You look old but you sound younger than me i am 21 btw 😂😂😂
Thank you! I feel very young in my spirit :-) I am excited about gardening. Thanks for the nice comment!
Great way to also contaminate your garden with more microplastic
Good point! Something to keep in mind for sure :-)
Seeing how microplastic is now found in the blood of every human alive, it's a moot point
Hello there, I was wondering, if I can share with you the most important thing ever in your entire life. God the Father sent His holy Son Jesus to earth, to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on the cross for our sins. Then He was put into a tomb for 3 days, after that Abba Father raised Jesus to life.He appeared to people, and went back to heaven. We all must sincerely receive Jesus into our life to be God's child. John 1:12 says:
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." Will you today genuinely by faith, receive Jesus into your life for salvation?