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Yes, I’d agree with nortonbeak, it really doesn’t get that warm at all, so you should be fine putting it next to your greenhouse....

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Wow, how lucky was that! Good to hear the Hotbin has even more benefits than we were all aware of!

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How very disappointing for you. Have you been in touch with the manufacturers at all? They may have some suggestions....

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Hi Chris, yes I’d say you’d be fine to add the twigs with the lichen on, maybe cut them up smallish but I wouldn’t have thought the lichen will...

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On the odd occasion my bin gets too hot, I open the lid and leave it for a while. I think adding liquid to cool it down might make your resulting compost...

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I wouldn't personally put yoghurt in - as you say, it's probably too wet.

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If it's been hot (ie between 40 and 60 or so) for a couple of months I tend to put the bin gently down on its back, (tape the lid down), take off the...

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I wouldn't have thought it makes much difference whether you're putting strips in or cross cut paper tbh, I've used both types with mine and not noticed...

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Hi Emma - Although I've had my Hotbin for a fair while now, I wouldn't say I'm an expert!
However, regarding the cam strap, my front panel is usually...

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OK - so yesterday I did the lawn mowing, added the usual mix of grass clippings, kitchen waste, shredded paper and ripped up cardboard, bulking agent...

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Thank you Wiseoldbloke - I've just watched the YouTube video you suggested and I think tomorrow (when hopefully nobody is watching or they'll think I'm...

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Ok so it's now a couple of days further on from my previous post, so I fed my bin 4 days ago, but tit's still sitting sulking at 10C, so I'm guessing...

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Dear EnlightenedElm,
1 1/2 days ago I emptied the bottom 1/3 of the Hotbin, and filled again with the following:
2 caddies of kitchen waste...

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Thanks for this EnlightenedElm - I'll definitely do all you say and let you know how it goes!

Just a quick thought - do I need to add cardboard...

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Hi again EnlightenedElm - thanks for your helpful reply - I will definitely remove the bottom 1/3 in the next few days, as you say weather permitting!...